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/
The Daily Diet – Sunday, March 27, 2011
Breakfast: Bowl of Multigrain Oatbran Cereal, 11 almonds, almond milk (unsweetened vanilla), 8 oz. water Snack: Banana, 1/4 raw walnuts, Country Peach Passion tea + Vitality C powder Snack: Decaf coffee with Vanilla Soy creamer Lunch: Crockpot barbecue chicken breast, broccoli, water Supper: Chicken Quesadillas at Main Street Grill, 2 glasses water
Which Burns More Calories: Walking or Running?
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
How to End Migraines
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, […]
Sweet Potato Fries…the Heathy Way!
I love healthy sweet potato fries! Yum! Yum! http://www.joybauer.com/healthy-recipes/sweet-potato-fries.aspx?xid=nl_JoyBauersFoodCures_20110221
New Category: “Instead Of”
I don’t know about you, but it was h-a-r-d for me to give up forbidden foods. It took me a year to give up Diet Coke! Even when I was able to leave behind foods I craved, I held onto a ton of resentment, crying in pillow about how unfair it was the “other people” […]
Recipe: Kelly’s Pineapple Salsa
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 […]
Review of Atelvia: Yet Another Bisphosphonate Drug with Horrendous Side Effects!
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 […]
Gypsy Soup…OsteoDiet Style!
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 […]
Article – “The Incredible, Crunchable Cucumber”
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
The Daily Diet – Friday, January 14, 2011
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 […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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 […]
Article – “10 Simple Ways to Increase Your Metabolism”
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!
Product Review: Cocommune Bar from Designs for Health
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?
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!
Recipe: Gypsy Soup
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
1st Place Goes to…Vegetables!
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 […]
Cook-Ahead Supper #1: Salmon, Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Rice
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 […]
Article – Potassium: The Great Unknown Bone Protector
If you have a moment, enjoy this terrific article from BetterBones.com about the bone-protecting benefits of Potassium! Here’s the link: http://www.betterbones.com/blog/post/Potassium-The-Great-Unknown-Bone-Protector.aspx? Banana, anyone?
NES ProVision Bio-field Scanner!
I’m heading to North Carolina today to train on the NES ProVision bio-field scanning device! The bio-field scanner operates using quantum electrodynamics technology to detect disturbances in the human bio-field on a quantum level. Want to know more about the NES ProVision? Check it out at http://www.integrativelifesolutions.com/NEShome.html.
The Daily Diet – Saturday, October 9, 2010
Sometimes I don’t eat a formal lunch. I just keep snacking ever so often until supper time arrives! 8) Breakfast: 4 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Peppermint Tea with Vitality C powder Snack: Banana, water Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, water Snack: Apple, water Snack: 1/4 cup sunflower seeds Snack: Handful […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, September 10, 2010
Breakfast (5:30 a.m.): 147 Nature’s Path Organic Flax Plus Multibran Cereal (from Publix) 99 Almonds (11) 10 Almond Breeze Almond Milk (unsweetened, vanilla) 16 Tablespoon of raisins Leaving for work (7:10): 0 Herbal tea with 1/2 tsp Vitality C powder N/A Supplements 0 Water Snack (9:00): 0 Water 10 2 stalks of celery 95 1 […]
Prolia: a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Here’s an interesting article about Prolia, still another pharmaceutical drug that is touted to build bone density, but once again with horrific side effects to be considered. http://saveourbones.com/prolia-denosumab-review/ Vivian Goldschmidt of Save Our Bones states: The most common side effects of Prolia are back pain, arm and leg aches, elevated cholesterol, general musculoskeletal pain, bladder […]
What’s Up?
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! It’s been several weeks since I’ve had time to write. Between the birth of three grandchildren this summer and the start of school in August, my schedule has been booked to the limit. Nonetheless, I’ve had some new developments in the area of health. 1) Iodine Load Test. I took the Iodine […]
The Results Are In! The Conclusion of Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to Determine Metabolic Rate
The results are in from following Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to determine metabolic function, and they indicate that I have hypothyroidism, a condition of low thyroid function that results in slower metabolism. I suspected as much, but I find it fascinating that doing the math from Dr. Sanford Siegal’s book substantiated the condition. Using the worksheet […]
Day #28 of Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to Determine Metabolic Rate
Day #28 weigh-in: 118.6, on this LAST DAY of the 28-day diet to determine metabolic rate, down .4 pound from yesterday. Walked 2.32 miles yesterday, according to my pedometer. Reminder: Our goal is to consume as close to 1000 calories as possible each day of this 28-day diet, while maintaining the high nutrition and 80% […]
Day #27 of Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to Determine Metabolic Rate
Day #27 weigh-in: 119.0, down .6 pound from yesterday. Basal temp: 97.17 degrees. Walked 3/4 mile, just a stroll around the block. Reminder: Our goal is to consume as close to 1000 calories as possible each day of this 28-day diet, while maintaining the high nutrition and 80% alkaline/20% acid ratio of our OsteoDiet. At […]
Day #26 of Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to Determine Metabolic Rate
Day #26 weigh-in: 119.6, same as yesterday. Reminder: Our goal is to consume as close to 1000 calories as possible each day of this 28-day diet, while maintaining the high nutrition and 80% alkaline/20% acid ratio of our OsteoDiet. At the end of the 28 days, we’ll determine our Metabolic Function Index, a measure of […]
Welcome to the World, Benjamin Michael Kennedy!
Our newest grandson, Benjamin Michael Kennedy, has been born! Arriving at 12:59 p.m. yesterday, July 10, 2010, Ben weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and has dark hair and dark eyes. Mom, Dad, and Baby Ben are doing well–so well, in fact, that they already came home from the birthing center last night by 6:00 p.m.! […]
Day #25 of Dr. Siegal’s 28-Day Diet to Determine Metabolic Rate
Day #25 weigh-in: 119.6, down .6 pound from yesterday, which surprised me. I went over the daily goal by more than 250 calories. I did do an hour of weight training, though. Maybe that helped. Basal temperature this morning: 97.2 degrees. Reminder: Our goal is to consume as close to 1000 calories as possible each […]