Osteoporosis Diet

People ask me from time to time, “Does your family eat the same foods you do? If not, how do you handle the cooking?” Answer: Yes and no. Yes, I always make plenty of the healthy choices, so that they can dig into these–and most of the time, they do. However, several family members still […]

For a while my favorite bone-healthy breakfast was Kamut Pancakes with applesauce topping. Then, it was a Fruity Protein Shake with a Greens Shake chaser. Now, as of last week, I have a new favorite! Combine in a cereal bowl: 1 cup of Nature’s Path Organic Millet Rice Oat Bran Cereal (available at Publix) 1 […]

What a lovely beach day it was with blue skies and a high of 82! Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, 2 pieces of Applesauce Coffee Cake (See Recipes) Exercise: At the beach – Boogie Boarding! Snack: Banana, water Lunch: 2 pieces of Applesauce Coffee Cake, tuna salad, celery & almond butter Snack: 1 piece of Applesauce […]

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 It’s been a while since I’ve written, but not because I haven’t wanted to. I’ve been tied up with school work, as our state tests are approaching. Also, my dear aunt moved in with us, and we’ve been making […]

Need a week’s worth of scrumptious, bone-healthy recipes? Comin’ right up! Sunday: Chicken Cacciatore, Tossed Salad, toasted millet loaf slices, watermelon, water Monday: Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk, Cooked Carrots, Steamed Cabbage, Millet Rolls, Perrier and lime, Stewed Apples with Soy Whip for dessert Tuesday: Steamed Kale Greens with Turkey Sausage Medallions, […]

“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and […]

After my last 5-K race, I got a strange sort of pain on the top of my right foot. I asked Dr. Bourne, my chiropractor, why the TOP of the foot might be hurting, and he said it’s usually because of a strain to the muscles on the front of the leg. Sure enough, when […]

Today’s is my sister’s birthday, and we’re having an extended family birthday party for her! Here the daily diet for today, including the fixin’s for Teresa’s celebration. Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Strawberry Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Bone Cocktail Lunch: BIRTHDAY PARTY! DeBoles Jerusalem Artichoke Spaghetti with Free-Range Turkey Meatballs, […]

People ask me from time to time, “What exactly do you DO at the YMCA?” One of the best ways to build bone density is weight bearing exercise, so most of what I do at the Y is work out on the Nautilus machines. However, I also walk and run on the treadmill and put […]

I visited Dr. Rogers Monday evening to go over the results of the hormone panel (blood test) I took last month. I didn’t understand every detail of the report, but he explained the most significant figures. He said both my estrogen and progesterone levels are low, but my DHEA is high. He went on to […]

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” Proverbs 15:30 Yesterday, I received some wonderful news from my son, Ryan, who owns his own computer programming company (GoLevel, Inc.) and also manages my website. He said this website is now listed on the DMOZ! “What’s that?” I […]