THE DAILY DIET - Osteo Diet

Faith Reflection – “Dry Bones, Hear the Word of the Lord!”

Last week at church the lector read from the book of Ezekiel about how God brought to life a pile of dry bones: “The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of […]

I joined the NOF Support Community! You can, too!

Last month I joined an on-line support group, sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation in cooperation with Inspire. Since then I have benefited greatly by the experiences and advice the members have shared, and I have had the opportunity to share my journey with others. Here’s the introductory information you’ll find when you visit the […]

Best Foods to Buy Organic…or Not

According to my chiropractor, Dr. Ashley Bourne, some fruits and vegetables are more important to buy organic than others because of the higher pesticide load that some conventionally grown foods carry. This is the breakdown, according to his research: Best to Buy Organic: Peaches Apples Sweet bell peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Lettuce Grapes (imported) […]

Recipe – Bone-Pleasing Peach Pie

The creamy taste of this peach pie comes from bone-friendly almond milk, instead of bone-hostile heavy cream. A big hit with my family, this is one recipe you won’t want to miss! You will need: Oven preheated to 400 degrees. 1 9″ pie pan 2 pie doughs for top and bottom crusts 2 large mixing […]

Progress Report – Visit with Dr. White 8-28-08

What an exciting visit today with Dr. White to review the progress of my shoulder fracture! The shoulder x-ray showed complete healing of all four breaks! Then, Dr. White moved my arm around to test for current range of motion and was quite pleased with my progress. He said that four more weeks of physical […]

Progress Report – Physical Therapy Week #4

“Outstanding progress,” wrote Jeremy Zell, my physical therapist at Ability Rehabiliation. After 4 weeks in physical therapy, I have recovered most of the range of motion that I had before I fractured my shoulder last June. Jeremy has increased my muscle strengthening exercises. Every day I am able to do something that I couldn’t do […]

The Strontium-Calcium Debate: Partners or Competitors?

Recently I have been reading about the strontium-calcium debate. Although research is inconclusive, some studies indicate that strontium and calcium may compete with each other for absorption. Personally, I find this puzzling, since both are needed to build strong bone. The fact that I take liquid strontium, calcium-magnesium, and cell-ready minerals together in my “Bone […]

Tropical Storm Fay Visits DeLightful DeLand

What a wet week we’ve had here in Delightful DeLand! Tropical Storm Fay went above and beyond the call of duty in relieving our dangerously dry conditions in the area. School was canceled from Tuesday through Friday because of wind gusts and constant rain. This is the first truly sunny day we’ve had since last […]

The Daily Diet – Sunday, August 17, 2008

Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, supplements, water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Apple, 2 Coconut Pecan cookies Lunch: Black-eyed peas seasoned with slices of turkey ham, steamed cabbage, water Snack: Water Supper: Cottage pie (ground lean beef and peas in gravy, topped with Almond Mashed Potatoes), water Bedtime: Bone […]

Main Street Grill, DeLand, Florida: A Bone-Friendly Restaurant!

I recommend one of our home-town favorites, Main Street Grill, as the place to eat when you want to enjoy mouth-watering food while building bone density! My personal favorites from the menu are: 1) Main Street Salad with either blackened chicken or salmon, with balsamic vinegarette dressing; 2) Chicken Almond Stir Fry, which features sliced […]

Recipe – Holy Guacamole!

This bone-healthy recipe for guacamole is a great celery stuffer and veggie dip! You will need: 2 small mixing bowls sharp knife fork serving dish 1/4 cup salsa 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 ripe avocados Combine salsa, lemon juice, chili powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl. […]

Company’s Coming! Hosting a Bone-Healthy Tea Party

What say we revive the delightful custom of enjoying an afternoon tea? Last week I hosted a tea party, featuring a variety of delectable teas and treats. My friends raved about the food and were pleasantly surprised to find that the dishes were good for their bones, as well as their waistlines! Your afternoon tea […]