I love great spice blends, especially those made with healthy herbs. Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices. And as always, I like to add a little calcium kick to the mix, so this blend includes our good friend Urtica dioica, commonly known as nettle....
Did you know that cooked kale, spinach, and collard greens are all good calcium sources. Collard greens come in as having the highest amount: a half-cup provides 164 mg of calcium.This recipe was submitted by one of our amazing Yoga vs. Osteoporosis students, Kay...
Nuts and seeds can be easy, healthy additions to your diet. Just a handful can make a big impact! Cashews are a good source of iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and folate. All these nutrients are vital for bone health. Almonds are high in good fats, protein, and...
Did you know that broccoli benefits your brain health by functioning as an antioxidant? Antioxidants fight oxidation in the body and oxidative stress is related to aging, memory loss, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Broccoli is also rich in glycosylates, which...
I received this calcium rich recipe from one of our “star” Strong Bones students, Dorothy B. from Washington state, who got the recipe from her mom. I think it sounds fantastic! And did you know that there is up to 240 mg of calcium in just 3 oz. of salmon (with the...
Not all calcium needs to come from dairy. The stars of this recipe are two of the top high calcium veggies, kale and spinach. And following a vegan diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a warm, “cheesey” dip appetizer. It’s also a snap to just change it out to dairy if...