While exercising: Bottle of water Breakfast: 3 ounces of chicken, Greens Shake, Wildberry Tea with Bio-En’R-G’y C powder, supplements Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, water Lunch: Almond Butter and All Fruit Sandwich on two slices of Ezekiel bread, sliced apple, water Snack: Two stalks of celery and a fresh tomato, cut into chunks, water Supper: […]
Breakfast: Organic spelt flakes, sliced banana, handful of almonds, Wild Berry tea with Bio-En’R-G’y C powder, supplements, water Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, apple, water Lunch: Tossed salad (wild greens, matchstick carrots, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, walnuts, lemon juice), water Snack: Strawberries Supper: Out to dinner to Main Street Grill – Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry with […]
Breakfast: Organic Oat Bran Cereal with banana slices, handful of almonds, and almond milk, supplements, Wild Berry tea with Bio-En’R-G’y C powder Snack: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, water Lunch: Apple, celery sticks with almond butter, carrot Snack: Fresh tomato Supper: Chicken Almond Ding with Vegtable Fried Rice, water, supplements Bedtime: Handful of almonds
Today I thought I’d include my current supplements, along with the food menu. Upon rising: DHEA spray Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake with almonds, water, Wild Berry tea with Bio En’R-G’y C powder, supplements (Tuna Omega-3 Oil, Calcifood, Temper Fire, Osteoforce, Thyro-CNV, DFH Complete Multi Vitamin-Mineral Complex, Similase, Acidophilus, Glucosamine Sulfate) Lunch: Large apple, Cocoa Cherry […]
Here’s an interesting article from SaveOurBones.com on the bone-building merits of bananas. I can hardly wait to try the two featured banana recipes! http://saveourbones.com/calcium-absorption-bananas/
For Teachers: Part 4 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Scheduling for Success! With my total to-do list in hand, I sit down with my weekly planner and pencil in items from the to-do list in appropriate time slots. If I don’t assign a time slot for task for each task, I have a […]
Welcome to the world, Jefferson Solomon Kline! Born on Sunday at 1:24 am, Jefferson weighed in at a whopping 9 pounds, 11 ounces and 22 inches long. Proud parents, Jacquie and Jason, are beaming, with Jacquie enjoying chocolate chip pancakes and milk after the big event. Time to celebrate, thanking our Lord for a safe […]
My daugher, Sarah, married Dr. Ashley Bourne this past Saturday, September 26, 2009. What a beautiful wedding they had, surrounded by family and friends who love them. Congratulations to the happy couple! It’s been a busy time getting ready for the big day. Now that they are wed and off on their own, I will […]
My dear Friend (you know who you are), I’m so excited that you want to begin this journey! We will walk together, traveling slowly while you get your bearings, then move faster along the path as your way becomes easier and lighter. Your first step was to pray, but you’re already doing that. Along with […]
For Teachers: Part 3 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Creating the “Total To-Do” List Ever have one of those nights when your mind is overwhelmed with trying to remember all the things you need to do the next day? Between school, home, and health demands, trying not to forget important events and duties–much […]
Question: Kathy, Can you tell me what Beyond C Powder is? You mention it a lot. Answer: “Beyond C” powder has been re-titled “Bio En’R-G’Y C”, but the formulation and manufacturer remain the same. This pleasant tasting, non-acidic, pH neutral combination of L-Ascorbate C crystals and GMS-Ribose allowed the consumption of mega doses of […]
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
For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Setting Peaceful Priorities Most of us, at one time or another, have determined what we consider to be our priorities in life–the people and activities that are most important to us. Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, recommends that we […]
Hello, OsteoDiet readers! I haven’t forgotten about you this past week. I’ve simply been very busy with the beginning of the school year! I teach Algebra and serve as Academic Coach at Southwestern Middle School here in DeLand, Florida. Even though the startup of the year can be time-intensive, I love my work! Besides, the […]
For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Attitudes that Encourage a Healthy Balance Last week I received this question from a reader who is also a teacher like me:How do you do it all once the school year starts? How do you find the time to prepare a healthy diet, keep […]
Breakfast: Tossed Salad (romaine lettuce, tomato, matchstick carrots, 1/2 of an avocado, 1 tbsp. Newman’s Own Tuscan Italian dressing), Greens Shake with BioChlor, Supplements, Wild Berry Zinger tea with Beyond C powder Snack: (None – No chance for a snack because I was attending a workshop.) Lunch: Fruity Protein Shake, supplements, water Snack: Cocoa Cherry […]
Are you missing peanut butter cookies? Well, no more of that! These almond butter cookies taste scrumptious…and they’re good for your bones. To make about 3 dozen cookies, you will need: 1 large mixing bowl 1 spoon for stirring 1 9″ x 13″ glass pan fork and spoon aluminum foil 1 cup of Earth Balance […]
Here’s an intriguing article that my son sent me. According to reporter Ben Leach, researchers in Spain believe that the silicon and phytoestrogens in beer may be good for women’s bone health! Here’s the link if you’d like to read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6014310/Beer-could-stop-bones-going-brittle.html As for me, beer will remain a no-no, in spite of these findings. […]
When I’m out walking or running as my weight bearing exercise here in Central Florida, I’m sometimes bothered by hungry mosquitoes. So, what’s a devoted bone builder to do? Here’s a handy trick. You can keep mosquitoes from attacking by mixing in a spray bottle: 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup water Spritz the mixture […]
Reader Question: I have recently started an alkaline diet, and I hope it will help heal my osteoporosis. The problem I’m having is when I check the pH level of my urine–which I’m doing regularly–it is perfect, but when I check my saliva, it is always acidic no matter what time of day I check […]
The following food items have been added to the OsteoDiet Calorie Counter this week: Bacon, turkey, 1 slice = 35 Baking powder, Clabber Girl = 0 Baking soda, Arm & Hammer = 0 Barbecue sauce, Kraft, Original, 2 tbsp = 40 Barley flour, 1 cup = 511 Barley, pearled uncooked, 1 cup = 704 Basil, […]
Jesus said that we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. But how do we do that? How do we “love” God? First of all, we obey God. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” That’s the start. The more we obey God, the more […]
Reader question: I’ve been strictly following an alkaline diet and have lost too much weight! How can I can gain weight on an alkaline diet? Answer: Perhaps you might need to follow the advice that my doctor gave me when my weight started dipping too low. He told me to eat more fat! He told […]
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, water Snack: Raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Lunch: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, Apple, water Snack: Cup of cherry tomatoes, 12 almonds, 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds, water Supper: Turkey Loaf, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Carrot Cake,water, supplements Bedtime: Water (still full from supper…)
Here’s the link to an excellent article by Dr. Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, about what to eat to nourish your thyroid gland, which “controls the way you metabolize food, the way you use energy, lose and gain weight, how well or poorly you sleep, and much, much more.” As I’ve written previously, one of the […]
Try this recipe for a spicy alkaline dish! To get started, preheat oven to 450°. You will need: 1 gallon-size plastic zipper bag 1 foil-covered cookie sheet 1 sweet potato 3 carrots 2 zucchini 1/2 red onion 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 2 tsp. paprika […]
The following food items have been added to OsteoDiet Calorie Counter today: Allspice, 1 tsp = 5 Almond butter, 1 tbsp = 101 Apple, fresh = 81 Applesauce, natural, 1/2 cup = 60 Apricot, fresh = 51 Asparagus, fresh, 4 spears = 14
I use the Calorie Stepper made Oregon Scientific. The durable pedometer tells me the number of steps I’ve taken, the number of miles I’ve traveled, and the approximate number of calories I’ve burned. It’s inexpensive in stores (less than $10), but I got mine absolutely free from Capital One using the reward points on my […]
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 I used to think this verse meant that when I was sad and sobbing, God would reach down and comfort my spirit. While I still believe this to be true, I think now that there may be a second meaning. Did you know […]
Upon rising: Water (8 oz) Breakfast: 1 cup of Arrowhead Mills Organic Spelt Flakes, banana, 12 almonds, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 cup Wildberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Water (wasn’t hungry for snack) Lunch: Out-of-Lettuce Salad (1/2 avocado, 1/2 large tomato, 1 small carrot, 1 stalk celery, 1/2 green bell pepper, […]