 [ Symptoms ] i have lupus how can i maintain good bone health [ Disease ] good nutrition is important for strong bones and muscles for people with lupus bone health is a particular concern that is because medications used to treat it can increase the risk for osteoporosis a condition in which the bones become less dense and break easily eating foods high in calcium and vitamin d is important for bone health when buying dairy products choose ones that are either low fat or fat free good choices include 1 or skim milk low fat low sodium yogurt low fat cheese if you cannot drink milk good alternatives include lactose free milk soy milk almond milk juices that are fortified with calcium and vitamin d dark green vegetables are another source of calcium if you do not get enough calcium in your diet your doctor will probably recommend a calcium supplement