Amino Acid: The Building Block of Protein Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Yes, protein is acidifying, but the OsteoDiet promotes a healthy balance of 80% alkaline/20% acid. The body needs protein! To produce and maintain cells, manufacture antibodies and enzymes, regulate fluid balance, and boost metabolism, the body needs adequate protein intake. How much [...]
Dr. Susan Brown of BetterBones.com recommends using a weighted vest to increase the effectiveness of walking as a weight-bearing exercise for building bone strength, especially for thin women of 114 pounds or less. My doctor recommended something similar: a bookback with a few heavy books inside. Nowadays, though, my I walk carrying one of my beautiful grandbabies, [...]
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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a big no-no for the OsteoDiet! Read Dr. Hyman’s article, 5 Reasons High Fructose Corn Syrup Will Kill You, to find out why.
Are you still trying to build bones by consuming dairy products? As we have shared many times on OsteoDiet, milk does NOT do a body good. Got milk? I hope not! Please read this important article from Dr. Mark Hyman to see why! Dairy: 6 Reasons You Should Avoid It at All Costs
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How does iodine fit into the picture of bone health? Click on the link below to read more about the body’s need for iodine. http://saveourbones.com/iodine-your-thyroid-and-your-bone-health/
Both walking and running are weight-bearing exercises that help to build bone. But which one burns more calories? Click on the link to find out! http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness-specialist/what-burns-more-calories.aspx?xid=nl_MyCalorieCounter_20110213
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This article from Dr. Mark Hyman has little to do with osteoporosis. However, I just think it is interesting that the article recognizes that the same disease or condition may result from completely different causes. Dr. Hyman believes that the best approach to alleviating an illness is to treat the causes, rather than merely treating the symptoms. With osteoporosis, [...]
