When it comes to bone health, have you heard about Selenium? It’s a little powerhouse trace mineral that carries a big punch. Called “the protector” by some, as it: Slows bone loss and supports bone building Helps you body clear toxic metals that can cause bone loss...
I love having a healthy snack when I go hiking, and one without a bunch of refined sugar or preservatives. I’m also not that fond of overly sweet foods, and I’m a fan of quick and easy when possible. I also love the goodness of dates as it relates to bone health. They...
As a huge fan of consuming calcium and protein through diet, I recently became curious about the many health benefits of black rice. What I found was fascinating as I had never tried this form of rice and now that I have, I may never go back to white or brown rice!...
You may have heard that natto is an outstanding food for building and maintaining bone mineral density, especially as it relates to that very important micronutrient, vitamin K2. But what exactly is natto? It is cooked soybeans that are inoculated with a special...
I had a lovely lunch today at one of the wonderful food trucks in town. It was a very generous Greek Plate with pita, dolmas, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumber, red onions, feta cheese, pepperoncini and more. But it was simply too much for one meal. For my dinner, I...
The more I read and know, the more I am working to reduce the amount of red meat in my diet. I love the concept of turning animal based protein into a “condiment” rather than the star of the show. That said, after living in Arizona for over 45 years, I have a deep...