Youâll probably find more Israel-invented types of fruits and vegetables (as well as hothouse flowers) growing abroad than in the land of their development, simply because little Israel canât produce on the same scale as countries such as the United States.
Vitamin D is found in cells throughout the body. A study (Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 2009) of 1,248 people age 55 and older looked at how their knee health changed over a period of about seven years. Those with a low amount of vitamin D in their diet were at increased risk for worsening knee osteoarthritis. Fatty fish â such as salmon, tuna and mackerel â are good sources of this vitamin. Itâs also added to vitamin D fortified milk, yogurt, orange juice and cereal.
The fourth bone of the knee is the patella. Commonly referred to as the kneecap, this nearly heart-shaped bone at the center of the knee helps extend the knee and protect the joint from impact. A tendon at the top of the patella and a ligament at the bottom hold the bone in place.