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...
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...
Want to get more healthy calcium into your diet? Worried about bone health? If you’re over 30, bone health should be on your radar. Did you know that by the time you’re 30 bone mineral density begins to slowly decline. And by the time you reach menopause, this natural...