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...
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...
This delicious, nutritious breakfast or snack is a snap to make and has many health benefits! It delivers a nice dose of calcium as well as protein. In her book, Healthy Bones, Healthy You Lara Pizzorno also states that when calcium and protein are both present, we...
Look no further than Black Strap Molasses. That’s right, one tablespoon has a whopping 200 mg of calcium. What exactly is Black Strap Molasses? It’s a cousin to regular molasses, but actually tastes quite different. Blackstrap molasses is a byproduct of sugar...