The Daily Diet – Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The Daily Diet – Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Upon rising: 8 oz. water Breakfast: Breakfast Shake: 1 cup pure water, 1 scoop of my favorite whole food protein powder, handful of almonds, 1 cup of frozen strawberries Snack: Banana Lunch: Fresh veggie stir-fry with chicken, including zucchini, summer squash, green beans, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, sauteed in olive oil Perrier with lime Supper: […]

Article: More Bad News about Big Pharma Bone Drugs!

Article: More Bad News about Big Pharma Bone Drugs!

We shared it on this website before: Bisphosphonate drugs that are advertised to help your bones actually harm your bones! In today’s article from SaveOurBones.com, Vivian Goldschmidt, MA, says, “All of this confirms that if you’ve never taken osteoporosis drugs (or if you’ve ditched them), you can be proud of yourself, because you’ve made the […]

The Daily Diet – Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Daily Diet – Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Before Workout: Banana 16 oz. water Breakfast: 2 slices of no-nitrate turkey bacon 2 slices of millet bread 1 Omega 3 egg 8 oz. water Cup of Dandy Blend + 1 tbsp of Natural Bliss creamer, vanilla Snack: 2 cups of fresh fruit: watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, grapes, and pineapple Lunch: Leftover chicken, long […]

The Daily Diet – Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Daily Diet – Thursday, April 18, 2013

Lots of protein and vegetables today… Breakfast: 1 Scrambled egg 2 Slices of millet bread, toasted 2 tsp Earth Balance buttery spread 1 cup of Dandy Blend + 1 tbsp Natural Bliss creamer, vanilla 16 oz. pure water Lunch: Large bowl of steamed cabbage with turkey sausage medallions 8 oz water Snack: 5 Almond butter […]

Osteoporosis News: Merck, Maker of Fosamax, in Trouble!

Osteoporosis News: Merck, Maker of Fosamax, in Trouble!

Merck, the global pharmaceutical and chemical company that developed the osteoporosis drug, Fosamax, has recently lost two cases. The most recent one – Scheinberg vs. Merck – puts Merck on the hot seat for failing to warn the consumer adequately about the extremely harmful side effects of Fosamax. To read more about it, check out […]

In Praise of Probiotics!

In Praise of Probiotics!

We love good bacteria! Yes, we’ve talked before about how good probiotics are for bones. Here’s the link to a new article from Vivian Goldschmidt, MA, of SaveOurBones.com extolling the benefits of probiotics for bone health: http://saveourbones.com/just-revealed-the-startling-connection-between-your-bones-and-your-belly/

Article: 60% of Us Should Never Consume Dairy Products!

Article: 60% of Us Should Never Consume Dairy Products!

Got milk? Despite the prevailing myth that milk is good for your bones, Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com warns that milk and other dairy products might actually be harming your bones! Here’s the link to her latest article on the problems that most people face in digesting milk, even if they don’t know they have the […]

Recipe – Almond Butter Balls

Recipe – Almond Butter Balls

Almond Butter Balls are a scrumptious treat that makes a perfect, bone-building snack or dessert! Mix together in a large bowl: 1 jar of raw Almond Butter (made only from raw almonds with no cane sugar or other fillers) 1 cup of chocolate protein powder 1 cup of dark chocolate chips 1 cup of organic, […]

The Daily Diet – Monday, March 4, 2013

The Daily Diet – Monday, March 4, 2013

Breakfast (on the go): 1 Glenny’s brand “Cranberry & Almond” whole fruit and nut bar 1 Banana 16 oz. water Lunch: Omelet made with 2 Omega 3 eggs, beef sausage, kale, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and mushroom. 8 oz. water 1 cup of Dandy Blend with 1 tbsp Natural Bliss creamer Snack: 20 Cherry tomatoes […]

Introducing…Dr. Whiting of the Institute of Nutritional Sciences

Introducing…Dr. Whiting of the Institute of Nutritional Sciences

This past week a reader introduced me to Dr. Whiting and his work at the Institute of Nutritional Sciences. I just checked out his videos on YouTube and was quite impressed! If you’d like to take a look-and-listen, too, click on these links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E19tDPt_tRY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFQOfNgLKc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N5x3ezxfno http://www.phoenixnutritionals.com/ldo.html http://www.healthyinformation.com/staff2.asp

Article – Some New “Instead Of’s” to Add to Our List

Article – Some New “Instead Of’s” to Add to Our List

Giving up harmful foods can be hard. Replacing them with something healthier and yummier, however, can be fun and delicious! To that end, here is a terrific article from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com that’s full of new “Instead Of’s” to try! http://saveourbones.com/4-bone-healthy-replacements-for-your-favorite-junk-food-treats/

Exciting Month! Hello, Volunteering…Good-bye, Dairy

Exciting Month! Hello, Volunteering…Good-bye, Dairy

What an exciting month this has been! The good news is that I’ve been doing some volunteer work at the middle school from which I retired, and I’ve really enjoyed the time spent with both the students and my colleagues. People ask, “Where do you find the time?” Even though I juggle two part-time businesses […]

Back on Track!

Back on Track!

Happy New Year! I hope this year finds you filled with hope. As for me, after a year of slacking off , I’m happy to report that I’m back on track toward optimum bone health! *I have given up coffee for good! Instead of drinking coffee, I am enjoying a cup of Dandy Blend in […]

Latest Dexascan: It’s Not Over Yet

Latest Dexascan: It’s Not Over Yet

Recently, a doctor in California challenged me to have another Dexascan. I had pretty much sworn off Dexascan technology after learning about the questionable reliability of DXA readings and after learning that small-boned women of Irish ancestry often read as “low density” on these scans simply because of our genetic makeup. (My last Dexascan was […]

Introducing Our New Granddaughter, Lucy!

Introducing Our New Granddaughter, Lucy!

Here’s…Lucy! Our little Lucy was born on September 21, 2012, weighing in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 21 inches long. She joins her big brothers, John and Ben, as the third child of the Kennedy family and the thirteenth grandchild of her pleased-as-punch grandparents, Kathy and George Alford. What a blessing it was […]

What’s for Lunch? #1

What’s for Lunch? #1

“Up” your pH by chowing down on Mediterranean Salad! Romaine lettuce, cut into chunks 1 can of water-packed tuna, drained 2 or 3 slices of onion, sliced and/or diced 1 tomato, cut into chunks 4-6 black olives, halved Matchstick carrots Newman’s Own Italian salad dressing -or- olive oil & lemon […]

You Gotta Eat Fat If You Wanna Be Fit!

You Gotta Eat Fat If You Wanna Be Fit!

It’s true! Your body won’t work right if you don’t eat healthy fats. Check out this article to get the skinny on high-fat foods that promote health: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/5-high-fat-foods-make-you-skinny