Osteoporosis Diet

I have a wonderful aunt whom I love dearly who has severe osteoporosis and scoliosis. She was the picture of health when she was younger, and she lived a very active life. Now she is in her 80’s and experiences much back pain. I have shared with her about the benefits of an alkaline diet […]

Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Berry Zinger Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements. Lunch: Greens+ Chia Energy bar, Apple, water Snack: Carrot, cherry tomatoes Snack: Strawberries Snack: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread Supper: Baked Salmon, Ginger Stir-Fry Veggies, Peas, Green beans, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Water Snack: Almonds Bedtime: […]

Fairly often someone will say they’d like to go on my diet…then they add the tag, “But that will take all the fun out of life.” With that comment, they defeat themselves before they even start. It’s like Jesus said about loving God. You’ve got to do it with all your soul and all your […]

Some days you just gotta have treats! Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Blueberry Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: None Lunch: Chia Energy Bar, Apple, Coconut Pecan Cookies, water Snack: Coconut Pecan Cookies Supper: Crock Pot Chicken Breasts, Steamed Cabbage with Turkey Sausage Medallions, Carrot-Pineapple Salad, 1/2 cup of decaf coffee (a rare treat!), water […]

People tell me all the time that I’m “so organized” and that they wonder how I get so much accomplished. My secret is the legal pad system. In the old days when I used to be stressed and obsessed, I carried around two planners and scheduled every moment of my day so that I could […]

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 A few years ago, a friend of mine planted a butterfly garden at the school where I teach. I ate lunch there today. I ate lunch there […]

A friend of mine asked me the other day, “Where do I begin?” She had been feeling so tired and worn out and was concerned about her bone density. She wanted to start taking supplements and work on improving her health. In my mind, my friend has already begun. Knowing that you need to make […]

It’s Holy Saturday–time to begin preparing the family feast in celebration of our Lord Jesus Christ’s victory over sin and death! With about 20 family members coming–most of whom do not embrace the alkaline diet on daily basis–I want to cook healthy dishes that will appeal to a wide variety of preferences. Here’s the menu […]

Breakfast: 2 slices of Sesame Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance buttery spread, Fruity Protein Shake, supplements, water Snack: Apple Lunch: Tossed Salad, water Snack: Sunflower seeds Supper: Small hamburger made with lean beef, sliced onions, Japanese veggies seasoned with drizzle of teriyaki sauce and Frontier brand ginger stir fry seasoning, lima beans, fried rice, with […]

Yesterday I set a new personal record for 5K time: 35 minutes 36 seconds. Just think! A year ago I hoped I could at least finish a 5K, walking the entire way. Three years ago I was worried that I might have to give up my job working upstairs because my feet hurt so bad […]

I wasn’t very hungry today. Here’s what a light day of eating looks like for me: Breakfast: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Greens Shake, Bone Cocktail, water, supplements Snack: Lunch: Large Granny Smith apple, bottle of water Snack: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread Supper: Beef […]

I was really hungry today! Here’s what a big day of eating looks like for me. Breakfast: Millet Rice Cereal, sliced banana, almonds, almond milk, water, supplements, Bone Cocktail with Beyond C powder Lunch: Apple slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, 4 tbsp of almond butter to use as dip, Greens + Energy Bar, 1/2 banana, […]