Once you’re adult, the growth plates of your long bones become fused. You can optimize your height by drinking adequate water to keep your vertebral discs hydrated. Strengthening and stretching your core and back muscles can improve your posture, which may slightly increase your height. Nutritional deficiencies during childhood and adolescence limit growth. The following nutrient-dense foods may maximize bone growth. *Note: this list isn’t comprehensive, but it gives examples of what foods are nutrient-dense. Vegetables * Dark Leafy Green Vegetables (kale, bok choy, spinach, etc.) * Tomatoes * Mushrooms * Herbs (cilantro, parsley) * Carrots * Sweet Potato * Cauliflower * Broccoli * Avocado Fruit * Apples * Oranges * Bananas * Kiwis * Dates * Lemons * Limes * Pears * Pomegranate Health Fats * Nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.) * Olive Oil * Coconut Oil * Avocado Oil * Dark Chocolate * Olives High Protein Foods * Greek Yogurt * Salmon * Herring * Tuna * Chicken * Beef * Pork * Eggs Spices * Curry powder * Turmeric * Cinnamon * Black Pepper * Chives * Cayenne Pepper Probiotics * Kimchi * Sauerkraut * Yogurt References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4397276/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4266867/