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The Daily Diet

The Daily Diet – Sunday, August 26, 2012

The Daily Diet – Sunday, August 26, 2012

I don’t usually eat a 1000-calorie diet during any particular day. In fact, my usual caloric intake tends toward 1500-1800 calories per day. Once in a while though, it’s interesting that the total ends up so low, especially since I was full and satisfied all day! Breakfast: 240 1 cup of plain FAGE yogurt […]

Wow! 88 Healthy Snack Ideas from “100 Days of Real Food”

Wow! 88 Healthy Snack Ideas from “100 Days of Real Food”

Hungry for a quick pick-me-up? Here are 88 terrific snack ideas from “100 Days of Real Food” that fit right into our bone-building OsteoDiet! Just click on this link: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/07/31/85-snacks-for-kids-and-adults/

Looking for New Bone-Building Recipes? Check out “Multiply Delicious!”

Looking for New Bone-Building Recipes? Check out “Multiply Delicious!”

This morning I came across a terrific website for moms by a mom, complete with super-healthy recipes that her twin girls love! You can take a look at “Multiply Delicious!” at http://www.multiplydelicious.com/ I’m going to try her Broccoli Veggie Saute first, and then move to her Chicken Veggie Salad with Avocado Herb Dressing. Both recipes […]

What’s for Snack Time? #1

What’s for Snack Time? #1

This energizing, alkalizing snack packs a load of bone-friendly nutrients. 1 fresh banana Handful of raw almonds (10-12) 8-16 oz. pure water

What’s for Lunch? #1

What’s for Lunch? #1

“Up” your pH by chowing down on Mediterranean Salad! Romaine lettuce, cut into chunks 1 can of water-packed tuna, drained 2 or 3 slices of onion, sliced and/or diced 1 tomato, cut into chunks 4-6 black olives, halved Matchstick carrots Newman’s Own Italian salad dressing -or- olive oil & lemon […]

You Gotta Eat Fat If You Wanna Be Fit!

You Gotta Eat Fat If You Wanna Be Fit!

It’s true! Your body won’t work right if you don’t eat healthy fats. Check out this article to get the skinny on high-fat foods that promote health: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/5-high-fat-foods-make-you-skinny

What’s for Breakfast? #1

What’s for Breakfast? #1

Here’s an alkaline breakfast winner that’s filled with protein, calcium, and important phytonutrients for building strong bones! Stir together in a bowl: 1 cup FAGE brand Greek yogurt, plain + drizzle of honey +1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract + 1 Red Delicious apple, chopped + 10 raw almonds To drink: Cup of raspberry tea with […]

Article from SaveOurBones.com: “Is Sugar Toxic for Your Bones?”

Article from SaveOurBones.com: “Is Sugar Toxic for Your Bones?”

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/

Product Review: Dandy Blend!

Product Review: Dandy Blend!

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 […]