— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
Want to spice up your meat dishes with a scrumptious, alkalizing salsa? This recipe for pineapple salsa, created by my daughter, Kelly, tastes great served over grilled chicken or fish! First, combine in a mixing bowl: 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small 1 small red onion, diced small 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 very small […]
Lately we’ve been hearing about Atelvia advertised on TV commercials. It supposed to be “better” because it has a special coating, which eliminates the fasting requirements applicable to the earlier drugs. However, Atelvia has all the side effects of the other bisphonate drugs. What side effects? Just read this review of Atelvia by Vivian Goldschmidt, M.A., of SaveOurBones.com […]
Our new OsteoDiet version of Gypsy Soup substitutes lentils (which are medium alkaline-forming) for garbanzo beans (which are low acid-forming). Note: For quick information about the effect of various foods on pH levels, a handy reference for your kitchen is The Acid Alkaline Food Guide by Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr. The long list of ingredients […]
Here’s the link to a fascinating article from SaveOurBones.com about the incredible health benefits of one of our alkaline heroes: the cucumber! http://saveourbones.com/the-incredible-cucumber
Before breakfast weight (in pounds): 121.6 pH level: 6.0 (urine), 7.4 (saliva)…Better than yesterday. Salivia reading is perfect, but urine level is still low. Bring on the Greens Shake! Before breakfast: 8 oz water Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, Greens Shake with 1 tbsp liquid chlorophyll, supplements, water Between meals: Water Lunch: Protein shake with my […]
Before breakfast weight (in pounds): 121.6 pH level: 6.0 (urine), 6.4 (saliva)…Better than 5.5 acid level, but far short of the desired 7.4 alkaline level. Time for more calcium-loaded foods! Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled with chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers, 2 slice of Ezekiel bread, Tangerine tea with Vitality C, water Between meals: Water Lunch: Tossed […]
Want to burn more calories and increase stamina while you gain bone strength and improve your health? Take a look at this great article from CalorieCount.com that outlines 10 Simple Ways to Increase Your Metabolism!
Just when I thought I’d never get to eat another candy bar, Design for Health’s Cocommune Bar made its grand entrance into my life! Granted, it’s not a candy bar, but it sure tastes like it to me. Who would have believed that something this delectable could actually be good for me? What it’s for: Cocommune […]
Is being healthy a revolutionary act? In this day and age, when the standard diet is filled with toxins and indigestible ingredients, it’s a questions worth asking. Check out Dr. Mark Hyman’s answer by clicking on this link: Being Healthy a Revolutionary Act? It’s time to take back out health!…and our bones!
Now that cooler temperatures are here, it’s time to add some new bone-building soup recipes to the menu! This one comes to OsteoDiet from CalorieCount.com. http://caloriecount.about.com/gypsy-soup-recipe-r168403 Bone apetit! Kathy
In American culture, we usually plan our menus around the meat/fish course. For instance, we’ll say, “I’m fixing baked salmon,” and then we pick out “side dishes” of broccoli or rice to accompany the salmon. Or, we might say, “I’m in the mood for barbecue chicken,” then add green beans and mashed potatoes to the mix. Instead of planning around […]
Tonight’s Menu: Baked Salmon Steamed Broccoli Brown Rice Sliced Tomatoes Water with Lemon Black Cherry Tea with Vitality C Powder Cook-ahead suppers don’t always mean pulling out the crockpot. Sometimes it’s just a matter of having everything cut up, laid out, and ready to cook when you get home. This morning I’m going to thaw […]