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Plant-based eating has been linked to everything from optimum heart health to sustainable weight loss. But, in a new University of Oxford study, researchers discovered vegans are at far higher risk of breaking a bone than omnivores – something scientists attributed to their lower intakes of calcium and protein. To strengthen your skeleton, prioritise eating things like calcium-rich spinach and protein-dense quinoa – plus, consider taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement to plug any gaps in your diet.