THE DAILY DIET - Osteo Diet

Recipe – Almond Butter Balls

Almond Butter Balls are a scrumptious treat that makes a perfect, bone-building snack or dessert! Mix together in a large bowl: 1 jar of raw Almond Butter (made only from raw almonds with no cane sugar or other fillers) 1 cup of chocolate protein powder 1 cup of dark chocolate chips 1 cup of organic, […]

The Daily Diet – Monday, March 4, 2013

Breakfast (on the go): 1 Glenny’s brand “Cranberry & Almond” whole fruit and nut bar 1 Banana 16 oz. water Lunch: Omelet made with 2 Omega 3 eggs, beef sausage, kale, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and mushroom. 8 oz. water 1 cup of Dandy Blend with 1 tbsp Natural Bliss creamer Snack: 20 Cherry tomatoes […]

Introducing…Dr. Whiting of the Institute of Nutritional Sciences

This past week a reader introduced me to Dr. Whiting and his work at the Institute of Nutritional Sciences. I just checked out his videos on YouTube and was quite impressed! If you’d like to take a look-and-listen, too, click on these links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E19tDPt_tRY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SFQOfNgLKc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N5x3ezxfno http://www.phoenixnutritionals.com/ldo.html http://www.healthyinformation.com/staff2.asp

Article – Some New “Instead Of’s” to Add to Our List

Giving up harmful foods can be hard. Replacing them with something healthier and yummier, however, can be fun and delicious! To that end, here is a terrific article from Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com that’s full of new “Instead Of’s” to try! http://saveourbones.com/4-bone-healthy-replacements-for-your-favorite-junk-food-treats/

Exciting Month! Hello, Volunteering…Good-bye, Dairy

What an exciting month this has been! The good news is that I’ve been doing some volunteer work at the middle school from which I retired, and I’ve really enjoyed the time spent with both the students and my colleagues. People ask, “Where do you find the time?” Even though I juggle two part-time businesses […]

Article – Plain, Organic Yogurt: A Powerful, Natural Way to Prevent Flu and Build Bone

The mainstream media tells you to get a flu shot to ward off illness. However, research has shown that the flu vaccine’s efficacy is low. In addition, flu shots contain acidifying preservatives and stabilizers, one of which (Beta-propiolactone) is considered carcinogenic! So, what are we to do? Read this fascinating article by Vivian Goldschmidt of […]

Back on Track!

Happy New Year! I hope this year finds you filled with hope. As for me, after a year of slacking off , I’m happy to report that I’m back on track toward optimum bone health! *I have given up coffee for good! Instead of drinking coffee, I am enjoying a cup of Dandy Blend in […]

Article from SaveOurBones.com: Get Maximum Vitamin D by Using This Shadow Trick

From Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com, here’s a quick guide to soaking up healing rays from the sun to get the most Vitamin D out of your sunbathing session: http://saveourbones.com/use-this-shadow-trick-to-get-maximum-vitamin-d/

Article by Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD: “Six ways to stop bone loss during the menopause transition”

Here’s the link to an excellent article by Dr. Susan Brown on how to stop bone loss during the menopause transition. Note: Dr. Brown is one of my bone-building heroes! http://www.womentowomen.com/bonehealth/bones-menopause.aspx

The Daily Diet – Friday, November 9, 2012: Room for Improvement!

After assessing today’s actual diet and exercise, all I can say is that I haven’t been doing everything I to do to build bone! On the good side, my diet consisted of “real food”–no processed sugars or flours, no hydrogenated oils or transfats, and no artificial ingredients–and I took all my supplements. However, my pH level […]

Latest Dexascan: It’s Not Over Yet

Recently, a doctor in California challenged me to have another Dexascan. I had pretty much sworn off Dexascan technology after learning about the questionable reliability of DXA readings and after learning that small-boned women of Irish ancestry often read as “low density” on these scans simply because of our genetic makeup. (My last Dexascan was […]

Introducing Our New Granddaughter, Lucy!

Here’s…Lucy! Our little Lucy was born on September 21, 2012, weighing in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 21 inches long. She joins her big brothers, John and Ben, as the third child of the Kennedy family and the thirteenth grandchild of her pleased-as-punch grandparents, Kathy and George Alford. What a blessing it was […]