In times past, most folks didn’t eat much sugar. In fact, sugar was considered a condiment! The question is: What effect is society’s increased sugar consumption having on bone health?
To find out, click on the link to this important article from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com: http://saveourbones.com/is-sugar-toxic-for-your-bones/
Tags: acid foods, osteoporosis, sugar
Dandy Blend™ Instant Herbal Beverage with Dandelion has to be one of the best bone-friendly discoveries I’ve made in a long time!
What it’s for: When I want to enjoy the rich, deep flavor of coffee, but don’t want the acid or bitterness, Dandy Blend comes to the rescue!
What’s good about it: Made from extracts of roasted barley, rye, chicory root, dandelion root, and beet root, Dandy Blend™ tastes delicious and is gluten-free, acid-free, and 100% caffeine-free!
What’s bad about it: I still need to use creamer.
It’s better than: Decaf coffee because Dandy Blend™ contains no acidity!
It’s not as good as: Hazelnut coffee…my favorite…but hey, Dandy Blend’s alkalinity helps me build bone density!
Why I use this product: I love coffee, but if I’m going to have a hot beverage, I’d rather drink one that alkalizes my blood pH.
Best place to get it: My local health food store, but you can also buy it online.
For more information about the product, visit http://www.dandyblend.com.
Where have I been? Well, our local Catholic school lost their math teacher with two months remaining in the school year. At the principal’s request, I came out of retirement and have been teaching 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math and Algebra until school let out last week. So, now I am busy catching up on housework, paperwork, websites, sewing, exercise, and more.
Right now, though, I just finished a delicious, alkalizing breakfast, and then I’m off to Bikram Hot Yoga in Lake Helen, Florida!
Breakfast:
1 cup FAGE brand Greek yogurt, plain
1 tsp. organic agave nectar
1/8 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 sliced banana
10 raw almonds
1 cup of peach tea with 1 tsp. Vitality C powder
Tags: alkaline diet, Daily Diet
Renowned holistic physician Dr. David Brownstein announced yesterday: “A new study in the Archives of Medicine (published online May 21, 2012) destroys the fictional theory of treating osteoporosis with bisphosphonate drugs…Bisphosphonate drugs (Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Zometa) were found to significantly increase the risk of atypical bone fractures… These drugs should be pulled from the market. Their use has never conclusively been shown to lower fracture risk. Remember, osteoporosis is not the result of a deficiency of bisphosphonate drugs. It results from a combination of factors including eating a poor diet as well as nutritional and hormonal imbalances. A better approach is to use a therapy that treats the underlying cause of osteoporosis. This includes eating a healthier diet, avoiding antacid medication and balancing the hormonal system with the use of bioidentical, natural hormones.”
Here’s the link to the article: http://drdavidbrownstein.blogspot.com/
Tags: dangers of bisphosphonate drugs, Dr. David Brownstein, osteoporosis
When I test my pH level and find an acid reading ( 5.5-6.5) on the testing tape, I have some quick tricks that help boost my pH balance to a more alkaline level (7.0-7.4) within a day or two. Remember: The object of the game is to keep the blood pH level at approximately 7.38. The blood needs to stay at this level in order to operate properly. If it becomes acid, the blood must steal calcium and other alkalizing minerals from the bones. Keeping the blood at the proper pH level allows the bones to use the minerals you ingest for building bone strength!
Quick Trick #1: Drink a Greens Shake. In the blender or Magic Bullet, combine 1 cup of pure water, 1 tbsp of PaleoGreens powder, and 1 tbsp of liquid chlorophyll (Red Apple flavor). It may look weird, but it tastes fine!
Quick Trick #2: Eliminate all grain products for the day. No bread, no cereal, no gravy.
Quick Trick #3: Grab a handful of raw almonds for a quick, alkalizing protein source.
Quick Trick #4: Limit sweeteners to Stevia (most alkalizing), maple syrup and rice syrup (alkaline), and raw honey (least alkalizing). No processed honey, no processed sugar, no artificial sweeteners.
Quick Trick #5: Drink water with lemon. Squeeze the juice of a wedge of fresh lemon (not bottled lemon juice) into each glass of water.
Quick Trick #6: Include a digestive aid, such as Digest Gold or Garden of Life’s RAW Enzymes, to digest food thoroughly and diminish toxic buildup from undigested food particles.
Quick Trick #7: Pick olive oil today for salads and for cooking, instead of other oils.
Quick Trick #8: Enjoy a cup of green tea, herbal tea, or chicory with dandelion.
Quick Trick #9: Relax as much as possible. Go outside and breathe in the fresh air. Stretch. Take a nap. Stuff like that. Relaxing reduces stress, which reduces cortisol, which in turn reduces acid and promotes alkalinity.
Quick Trick #10: Load up on alkalizing foods for meals and snacks, and avoid acidifying foods until the blood pH returns to the 7.0+ range. In general this means fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts, but some of these are more alkalizing than others. Top on my personal list of alkalizing favorites are: pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, almonds, figs, soy beans, lima beans, bananas, pineapple, apricots, raisins, dates, apples, spinach and romaine leaves, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and whey protein shakes. There are plenty of other alkalizing foods, too! Check out these online charts at: http://www.alkaline-alkaline.com/ph_food_chart.html. For a more complete listing, refer to the book, The Acid Alkaline Food Guide by Dr. Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr.
Tags: Osteoporosis diet; alkaline diet; Dr. Susan Brown, Top 10
We served turkey often around here, mostly turkey and gravy or turkey sandwiches. For a change of pace, here’s a yummy turkey recipe with some alkalizing veggies!
You will need:
Skillet or large pot
2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
3 tbsp. Earth Balance buttery spread
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
3 tbsp flour (I prefer organic spelt flour, but almost any flour will do.)
1-1/2 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 lightly beaten eggs
3 tbsp cooking wine or dry white wine (optional)
Minced parsley or nutmeats for garnish
Melt buttery spread in a skillet. Stir in and saute celery and onion until golden brown. Sprinkle flour over the top; stir in and cook slowly about 5 minutes. Stir in stock gradually. Stir in eggs and turkey meat. Stir over low heat just long enough to let the sauce thicken. Add wine, if desired. Season to taste. To serve, pour the mixture into a large casserole and sprinkle minced parsley or nutmeats on top. It’s especially yummy when served over brown rice.
Bone apetit!
How about this for a different sort of breakfast?
Bowl of Amy’s brand Cream of Tomato Soup
2 oz. Colby Jack cheese, sliced thin and rolled up
Greens Shake with PaleoGreens Powder (mint flavor) + 1 tbsp. liquid chlorophyll (Red Apple Flavor)
You get vegetables and protein in an delicious, easy to prepare meal. What more could we ask from breakfast?
Enjoy!
Kathy
