Nutrition & Health
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. Essentially what happens is that bones become fragile and porous and this commonly result in fractures. This is due to a decrease in bone density that greatly affects the strength of the bones. Osteoporosis poses a health problem for both men and women but women are more susceptible to it than men, … [Read more...]
We don't have to eat dairy products in order to get adequate calcium a day. In this podcast we share top non-dairy food sources of calcium and different ideas on how to include them in your diet every day. Top Sources of Non Diary Calcium The recommended intake for adults 19-50 years old is 1000mg a day, this increases to 1300mg day for … [Read more...]
Kale is a green leafy vegetable that comes from the brassica family and is related to cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and brussel sprouts (aka cruciferous vegetables). It's been labeled a superfood in many circles and that is because this green leafy is loaded with valuable nutrients. The health benefits of kale are also many, so let's explore … [Read more...]
Despite commonly held assumptions, we don't have to eat dairy in order to have healthy bones. We can get adequate calcium from many other food sources. So I've put together a list of foods high in calcium. For each food source I've included an amount that will provide roughly 300mg of calcium. The recommended daily intake for adults between 19-50 … [Read more...]
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