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...
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...
We don’t hear all that much about one of the calcium partner nutrients, the little vitamin in two types. Vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. K1 is made by plants and helps prevent bone loss. K2 is found in fermented foods, animal products, and the microbiome of your intestine....
Like many things, the answer is it depends. It depends on which variety is selected and how they’re prepared. Potatoes have a fairly high glycemic index. On the index of 0-100, potatoes come in at about 41-61. With a higher antioxidant content, however, colored...