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Best Vitamin D Foods

2009-02-11
By: M.J. Blackstone
On: February 11, 2009
In: Food Facts, Nutrition, Supplements and Vitamins
With: 2 Comments

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because the best source of vitamin D comes from the sun. Vitamin D regulates calcium metabolism and influences phosphorus, which in turn is important to strong bones. If you have a vitamin D deficiency despite adequate calcium and phosphorus levels, youRead More →

Did You Know Watercress …

2008-11-06
By: M.J. Blackstone
On: November 6, 2008
In: Did You Know, Food Facts, Nutrition
With: 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a superfood, watercress is it because it provides many health benefits. It contains essential vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, folate, iron, and vitamins A and C, and it’s one of the oldest known leaf vegetables. It also a semi-aquatic plant, so it’s often found near water.Read More →

Bottoms Up for Osteoporosis

2008-10-12
By: M.J. Blackstone
On: October 12, 2008
In: Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, Women's Health
With: 0 Comments

The American Journal of Medicine reported in May 2008 that women who are moderate drinkers—a half a drink to one full drink a day—had an 20% greater reduction in hip fractures than women who abstained. Apparently, that’s just enough alcohol to boost estrogen levels and encourage bones to absorb more calcium,Read More →

Ways to Avoid Osteoporosis: What To Do and What Not To Do

2008-10-05
By: M.J. Blackstone
On: October 5, 2008
In: Nutrition, Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
With: 0 Comments

If you want to do everything you can to prevent osteoporosis or if you want lessen its effects, here’s a few great tips to make sure your bones remain as strong as possible. Exercise. This is one of the best ways to stave off osteoporosis. Choose strength training exercises, suchRead More →

Phosphorus Foods

2008-09-29
By: M.J. Blackstone
On: September 29, 2008
In: Nutrition, Nutrition Facts and Tips, Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
With: 2 Comments

Calcium and phosphorus are important and needed by the body. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and helps to develop and maintain strong bones and teeth. Phosphorus is the sixth most abundant mineral, and similar to calcium, it is found in our bones and teeth. The idealRead More →

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