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Bone Loving Almonds
Nothing I like more than a handful of crunchy nuts for a snack. And Skelly’s with me on this. You see, nuts are full of healthy fats, protein, and fiber that fill you up. But they are also a treasure box of minerals that build strong bones. Maybe you have a favorite nut that you […]
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root vegetables
You know what they say about getting to the root of a problem. That’s where you find the solution.  And root vegetables are exactly where you find one of the solutions for weak bones. Let me explain
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strontium supplements
  A lot of people are excited about a new “magic pill” for bones. But my Skelly is a little skeptical. I’m talking about strontium. Most people have never heard of this mineral.   It’s named after Strontian, a village in Scotland where it was discovered in 1790. Today it’s used mostly in industry.
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calcium supplements osteoporosis
  What’s the number one supplement you need for your bones? Most people I talk to will say calcium, of course. In fact, more than half of women over 60 take calcium supplements. I get it. They don’t want to break a bone. And they don’t want to have osteoporosis. But instead of getting harder […]
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butter
Guest Blogger:  Margie King Butter is better.  It has gotten a bad rap for many years, starting in the last century with the rise of margarine.  Now we know that's a deadly trans fat. More recently, this kitchen staple has been shunned in favor of olive oil and canola oil. But here’s why we should […]
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food stamp challenge the bone healthy food we ate
When I heard about former Newark mayor (now Senator) Cory Booker’s one week Food Stamp Challenge on the Sunday Morning Show several years ago, I was intrigued. As a bone health and nutrition coach, I wondered whether I could not just survive but eat well on SNAP Benefits (USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offers nutrition assistance to eligible, […]
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Dandelion
Don’t Kill Those Weeds… Feed Them To Your Bones When I was a kid, one of my jobs was to rid the lawn of dandelion weeds. It was tough work. The roots reached deep into the soil and didn’t want to come out. Even though I associated dandelions with this yearly struggle, I was still […]
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Music Of The Plants
Before venturing to Damanhur, an ecovillage and spiritual community located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, where I was joined by 17 seekers who's goals were to deepen their inner life and to study "Music of the Plants" .......there was much going on. My life and my bones were stressed. PBS had just released […]
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pbs logo
PBS: Stronger Bones - Longer Life So grateful for PBS supporting this important topic: Bone Health As the first national PBS special on this subject, Stronger Bones, Longer Life will give millions of Americans the bone health facts they need to stay strong and independent throughout their lives.
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A holistic approach to bone health is not just about preventing problems; it’s about building a stronger foundation for your overall well being. Bone Density Scan (DXA): This test measures bone mineral density only and helps in assessing the risk of fractures. Vitamin D Levels: Essential for calcium absorption, a blood test can determine if you […]
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