Osteoporosis Diet

Day #4 weigh-in: 121.4 (from 123.4 on Day #1). Goal: Our aim is to consume as close to 1000 calories as possible today, while sticking to 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 our metabolic […]

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Kathy on June 9th, 2010

I started keeping a calorie count yesterday in preparation for our upcoming 28-Day Diet to determine the body’s metabolic rate.  While Dr. Siegal (Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?) allows diet sodas and other non-nutritive diet foods, we are going to take a higher road here on OsteoDiet.  We may be cutting back on calories […]

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I’m stocking up the freezer and the pantry this week in preparation for the 28-Day Diet to determine my Metabolic Function Index.  Next week I’ll be shopping from the deli and the fresh produce section of the store. In his book, Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?, Dr. Sanford Siegal gives a long list of […]

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Kathy on May 13th, 2010

Here’s a hearty stew that quick and easy to make! Ingredients: 2 cans of black beans, either plain or seasoned 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 pkg of turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced In a large saucepan, stir together all ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat […]

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Kathy on February 7th, 2010

You will need: 1 saucepan 1 long-handled spoon for stirring 6 dessert bowls Ingredients: 1 egg 3 tablespoons of Minute Tapioca 2+3/4 cup Almond Breeze almond milk (vanilla, sweetened) 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix all ingredient in a medium saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full […]

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Kathy on February 6th, 2010

Good question! I’ve read the debate both ways. Here’s what I decided to do: I drink a cup (8 oz.) of water with each meal, as well as a cup of water when I get up and between meals, so that I get enough water throughout the day. You can add a twist of lemon […]

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Kathy on December 28th, 2009

Here’s the link to a great article from Vivian Goldschmidt!  Makes us doubly glad we include lots of tomatoes in our diet.  🙂 http://saveourbones.com/bone-building-tomatoes/

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