Time to move on

It is with mixed emotions that I have decided to retire my website and consulting business. It's time to focus my energy on other things. My website will be available until the end of March 2024, but I am no longer doing individualized counseling. I have enjoyed sharing everything I have learned about osteoporosis nutrition over the years with my readers and clients. If you have purchased an online Eating Plan and still have some weeks left on your subscription rest assured I will continue to se...   read full post »

posted on 2/1/2024

   

Dr. Greger's Osteoporosis Webinar

If you want a good resource for topics related to nutrition, Dr. Michael Greger's website Dr. Gregor's Osteoporosis Webinar. I hope you find it helpful....   read full post »

posted on 1/14/2024

   

Is it Ok to take Calcium and Magnesium Supplements at the same time?

The metabolism of calcium and magnesium is closely related and interdependent. The two work together, but they can also antagonize each other. Studies have found that calcium can compete with magnesium for intestinal absorption and transport, especially if calcium intake is much higher than magnesiu...   read full post »

posted on 5/10/2023

   

The Keto Diet and Bone Health

While the keto diet, under certain conditions, may have a place in addressing treatment resistant epilepsy, Type II Diabetes, Alzheimer’s and significant obesity, it is not the best option for bone health. If you are following a Keto diet for any reason other than weight control then the benef...   read full post »

posted on 4/10/2023

   

Don't overdo it on Vitamin D

One of the most common issues I see with my clients is over-supplementing with vitamin D. While some people have vitamin D levels that are too low and keeping your vitamin D at a healthy level is crucial for good health, more is not always better with vitamin D. Striving to get your vitamin D as hig...   read full post »

posted on 3/10/2023

   

Is there something special about Jarlsberg Cheese?

Maybe, or maybe not. Vitamin K2 is key to healthy bones. Many cheeses are good sources of K2 but they vary in the amount and form. Jarlsberg Cheese, a mild semi-soft cheese made from cow’s milk from Jarlsberg in eastern Norway, is particularly rich in the MK-9 form of vitamin K2. In a small, s...   read full post »

posted on 2/10/2023

   

Phytates are not Bad for your Bones

One of the most common concerns I hear from clients is about phytates and their effect on mineral absorption. Many have given up higher phytate foods because of a concern that they negatively affect calcium absorption. Giving up phytate containing foods means you are giving up some really healthy fo...   read full post »

posted on 1/10/2023

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