June 15th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
If you are following the Save Our Bones Program, then you are familiar with the acid/alkaline balance to build your bones. The basic idea is to balance your meals and snacks so that you consume 80% alkaline-forming foods and 20% acid-forming foods. Maintaining this balance is crucial for increasing and maintaining bone density. But did you ever stop to think about how your body maintains its pH? …
June 9th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Did you know that there’s an easy and sweet way to build your bones this summer? A small, alkalizing fruit in its prime this time of the year can help you improve your bone health and your overall health. It’s also a delicious Foundation Food and one of the richest sources of antioxidants. Today you’ll discover the bone-building benefits of…
Cherries: a Treat and a Treatment
The Save Our …
May 16th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Some of the foods that contain the best nutrients for your bones are surprisingly common. That’s why I like to re-discover the bone-healthy attributes of foods that are readily available and that can be used in creative ways to prepare delicious alkalizing dishes.
Cauliflower is a perfect example. It’s an excellent source of bone-healthy nutrients, including a potent detoxifying phytochemical. And it’s also quite versatile. Today …
May 8th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Your body is quite astonishing, always working away on microscopic processes that are incredibly complex. Like miniature communities, the cells and micronutrients in your body work together to make big things happen.
Today we’re going to delve into the world of your digestive system, and reveal two important yet often overlooked micronutrients and their role in your bone health.
Nutrient Absorption
As I write in the Save Our Bones Program, …
April 28th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
After an unusually long winter, spring is finally here. And as the weather warms up, it’s a great time to look for the season’s freshest produce that can also help you build your bones.
There’s a crunchy and alkalizing little vegetable that’s a bone health treasure trove, containing no less than nine Foundation Supplements, yet it’s often overlooked. It also happens to be at its best …
April 21st in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Could you be taking two supplements that are harming your bones? You might think there’s no way; but think again. Shockingly, these two supplements are considered to be essential for bone health – even by the Medical Establishment – and doctors routinely recommend and prescribe them to their osteoporosis and osteopenia patients.
Today, you’ll find out if you’ve been taking them, and if so, what you should take …
April 18th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Not too long ago, the concept of hand-washing to prevent the communication of disease was laughed at. No one knew that germs existed – people couldn’t see them, so they couldn’t believe they existed. Later, microscopic disease-causing microbes like bacteria and viruses were discovered, and the face of medicine changed forever… but not always in a good way.
You see, while this was a monumental discovery that …
April 4th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Today’s post is on a topic that is quite controversial. But I agree with one of America’s Founding Fathers Benjamin Rush who said, “Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error.”
Even though this subject has caused some disagreements and lively discussions within the Save Our Bones community and beyond, I’m going to tackle it again in today’s post, in hopes to elucidate an additional seldom-mentioned …
March 6th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
When you think of this delicious little fruit, chances are you think of festive times. It is generally eaten dried, or made into a tangy sauce that’s a Thanksgiving mainstay. But today you’ll find out that this little berry can help build your bones, so you’ll want to eat it more often than just during the holidays.
Although the tart and flavorful cranberry is acidifying, it’s a Foundation …
February 28th in Osteoporosis Nutrition by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA .
Even if you try, it could be difficult to avoid this toxin that hurts bones. Like so many toxins, it’s widespread. And don’t let the fact that it’s found in nature fool you, because it’s used in ways that nature never intended.
For example, it is purposely used as a “healthy supplement” in products used every day, such as tap water and toothpaste. And unbeknownst …