— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
For a yummy, bone-healthy treat, try one of these three easy recipes for Almond Butter Balls! Great for breakfast, school lunches, snacks, or dessert! 1) Basic Recipe In a large bowl, mix together: 1 jar of almond butter 1/2 cup of chocolate protein powder Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place on serving dish. Refrigerate. Serve […]
Here’s an interesting article from SaveOurBones.com on the bone-building merits of bananas. I can hardly wait to try the two featured banana recipes! http://saveourbones.com/calcium-absorption-bananas/
Are you missing peanut butter cookies? Well, no more of that! These almond butter cookies taste scrumptious…and they’re good for your bones. To make about 3 dozen cookies, you will need: 1 large mixing bowl 1 spoon for stirring 1 9″ x 13″ glass pan fork and spoon aluminum foil 1 cup of Earth Balance […]
Reader Question: I have recently started an alkaline diet, and I hope it will help heal my osteoporosis. The problem I’m having is when I check the pH level of my urine–which I’m doing regularly–it is perfect, but when I check my saliva, it is always acidic no matter what time of day I check […]
Try this recipe for a spicy alkaline dish! To get started, preheat oven to 450°. You will need: 1 gallon-size plastic zipper bag 1 foil-covered cookie sheet 1 sweet potato 3 carrots 2 zucchini 1/2 red onion 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 2 tsp. paprika […]
While these are my “Top 10” books for bone-healthy eating, the “Top 3” are my absolute favorites! 1) The pH Miracle for Weight Loss by Robert O. Young, PhD and Shelly Redford Young. Lots of “before and after” photos of pH Miracle success story, along with more than 100 pages of of delicious menus and […]
Sarah really wowed us last month with her newest bone-healthy recipe, “Flaky Pear Pie.” I hope you will find her creation as scrumptious as we did! Flaky Pear Pie Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You will need: 1 – 9″ pie pan 1/2 cup Xylosweet ¼ tsp Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Baking Mix ¼ tsp […]
Here’s a family favorite that’s sure to please! Ingredients: 1 9″ pie crust 2 cups chicken or turkey, cooked, cut into small pieces 1 pkg gravy mix 4 carrots, diced 4 potatoes, medium, diced 2 celery ribs, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional) In a large pan, boil the carrots, potatoes, […]
Munching on freshly roasted pumpkin seeds has to be one of my favorite treats this time of year! Try this recipe for a tasty treat with surprising health benefits. You will need: 1 pie pumpkin about 8 inches in diameter Aluminum foil 1 9′ x 13″ glass pan 1 tbsp. of Earth Balance buttery spread […]
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 […]
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. […]
I found this article on-line today for delicious, easy-to-make protein shakes. I’m going to try the Berry-Vanilla Shake this morning, substituting almond milk for the regular milk for added bone health, and frozen strawberries and water in place of berries and ice. To read the article, click here: http://www.protein-shakes.ca/7-Healthy-and-Creative-Protein-Shake-Recipes-That-Rock.html