The Osteoporosis Diet
for Strong Healthy Bones
A healthy osteoporosis diet is important, as a healthy diet maintains proper pH balance in the body, which is essential for bone health. Also, adequate protein is necessary to transport calcium in the body. Generally, the recommended daily allowance for protein is 46 grams per day for a woman, 56 for a man. And you need to eat plenty of fresh, natural, whole ingredients, including organic vegetables, to provide the body with the minerals and vitamins the bones need. Osteoporosis and diet for healthy bones
Fresh and organic green and root vegetables in abundanceFruitsAvoid simple carbohydratesMake soup stockTake colloidal minerals or mineral rich herbsDrink plenty of pure water For your osteoporosis diet simple carbohydrates to avoid are our "white foods." White sugar, white flour, white pasta, white rice and any foods containing them. Choose whole grains such as quinoa, spelt, kamut or whole wheat, brown rice, barley, and pasta or bread made with kamut, spelt, brown rice or whole wheat.
Can I get my calcium from milk?
No.
See
foods containing calcium
to learn all about the calcium in dairy.
It is interesting to note that people living in Finland, Sweden, Norway and North America consume the highest amount of dairy products in the world and have the highest incidence of osteoporosis! Cross-cultural data shows that countries consuming fewer dairy products, with much lower calcium intake than in North America, have much lower incidences of osteoporosis.1
The body constantly tries to maintain a healthy pH balance. Over-acidity of the body causes a loss of alkaline minerals (calcium, magnesium and potassium) from the bones. Major causes of an overly acidic body: A highly refined diet with processed, packaged foods, foods high in sugar, soft drinks, coffee, etc.Lack of oxygen (shallow breathing)Poor digestionNot enough fruits and especially vegetables in the dietStressHyperinsulinemiaIt is imperative to your health to maintain pH balance in the body to ward off disease and especially osteoporosis. You can easily
test your body pH.
Vegetables are the most alkalizing foods you can eat. Make two thirds of your plate vegetables, one third protein and carbohydrates. By making changes to your diet you can increase your bone health and strength. See also:
Natural osteoporosis treatment
and
natural calcium supplements
for more information.
References:
1. Melton, L., and B. Riggs, "Epidemiology of Age-Related Fractures," The Osteoporotic Syndrome: Detection, Prevention and Treatment ed. L. Avioli,(New York: Grune and Stratton, 1983) 45-72
Return From Osteoporosis Diet to Women's Health
Return From Osteoporosis Diet to Health and Natural Healing
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