For a yummy, bone-healthy treat, try one of these three easy recipes for Almond Butter Balls! Great for breakfast, school lunches, snacks, or dessert!
1) Basic Recipe
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 jar of almond butter
1 cup of chocolate protein powder
Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place on serving dish. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.
2) Raisin Almond Balls
In a [...]
Here’s a gold nugget of an article about the benefits of an alkaline diet, along with tips for making it work for the health of your bones:
http://thehealthytruth.net/blog/?p=157
Enjoy!
Kathy
Continue reading about “The Healthy Truth” – Tips for Balancing Your Alkaline-Acid Diet.
Before I put the first bite of food in my mouth or swallow the first sip,
I run down this mental list of guidelines for this bone-building diet:
80% alkaline / 20% acid
Fruits and vegetables
Seeds and nuts, including almond milk
Eggs
Small amounts of meat and fish
No fried foods
No dairy
No processed flour
No processed sugar
No caffeine
No carbonated beverages
Lots of water!
Coupled [...]
Continue reading about A Quick Guide to the Daily Osteoporosis Diet
Answer:
When almonds digest, they leave an alkaline “ash” in the body, which helps to alkalize the blood. Since blood must maintain an alkaline pH level of about 7.4 for optimum health, alkaline foods are an essential part of our diet. If the pH of the blood becomes acid by eating acidifying foods, the body may [...]
Continue reading about Quick Question: How Do Almonds Help Heal Osteoporosis?
Day #5 of the “Diet Within a Diet” – Goal: To lose 5 pounds in 21 days while continuing to build bone!
I weighed in at 114.4 today…a small gain of .2 pound.
Here’s what I ate today:
Breakfast: Banana + 16 raw almonds
Early Lunch: My aunt and I went out to China Buffet to celebrate her birthday. [...]
Continue reading about The Daily Diet – Saturday, December 13, 2008
Here are some new bone-healthy supper menus that are sure to please your palate while alkalyzing your blood to build stronger bones!
Sunday:
Chicken Stew, Millet Loaf Slices, Stewed Apples with Soy Whip, Water
Monday:
Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs,Tossed Salad,Grandma’s Pineapple Salad with Pineapple, water
Tuesday:
Chicken Pot Pie, using chicken gravy, Millet Loaf Slices,Sliced Strawberries, Water
Wednesday:
Turkey Ham, [...]
Continue reading about What’s for Dinner? Week #2 of Delicious Bone-Healthy Supper Menus
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, supplements, water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder
Snack: Apple, 2 Coconut Pecan cookies
Lunch: Black-eyed peas seasoned with slices of turkey ham, steamed cabbage, water
Snack: Water
Supper: Cottage pie (ground lean beef and peas in gravy, topped with Almond Mashed Potatoes), water
Bedtime: Bone Cocktail, [...]
Continue reading about The Daily Diet – Sunday, August 17, 2008
