Garlic for Osteoporosis

Garlic has a long history as a flavoring and medicine so it shouldn’t surprise us that it might play a role in the health of our bones. Garlic has a very complex chemical composition and the numerous ways garlic seems to protect against diseases isn’t well understood. Research indicates ...   read full post »

posted on 2/1/2021

   

Processed Foods - What does that mean?

When I tell people to avoid processed foods what exactly do I mean? How does that translate into what to eat and not eat? The term, processed foods, which doesn’t have an official agreed upon definition, can mean anything from simply cooking or cutting, to pasteurizing, fermenting, fortifying,...   read full post »

posted on 1/3/2021

   

You May Be Expecting Too Much From Nutritional Supplements

More and more research is emerging indicating that taking supplements does not yield the same health results and lowered risk of death from all causes as eating healthy foods. Supplements are falling short of their promised benefits. A significant number of Americans take nutritional supplements wit...   read full post »

posted on 12/5/2020

   

A Good Diet needs a Good Exercise Program

While it is not my area of expertise, I think it is important for me to talk about exercise. Nutrition plays a key role in bone health, and I strongly believe nutrition can make a difference in the strength of your bones. However, even a perfect bone healthy diet is unlikely to reverse osteoporosis ...   read full post »

posted on 11/18/2020

   

Risks with too much supplemental Vitamin D

I can’t resist writing again about the risks of taking too much Vitamin D. It seems especially important right now with discussions about COVID and Vitamin D ongoing. It is imperative that you maintain healthy vitamin D levels but that does not mean to take large doses when your vitamin D leve...   read full post »

posted on 10/18/2020

   

Magnesium Oxide probably not best choice for Magnesium supplement

Multiple studies over the years have proven magnesium to be good for your bones with higher intakes equaling less bone fractures. Magnesium is key in maintaining optimal blood levels of Vitamin D, boosting low levels, and sometimes moderating high levels. However, a study published this year in Oste...   read full post »

posted on 9/18/2020

   

Meatballs with Lots of Calcium

You wouldn’t normally think Spaghetti and Meatballs would be a particularly good source of calcium but this Spaghetti and Meatball recipe gives you 263 mg. of calcium per serving. Add 1 Tbsp. of grated Parmesan Cheese to the top for an additional 43 mg. of calcium. Serve a salad with 1 cup fre...   read full post »

posted on 8/18/2020

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