FOOD AS MEDICINE: Bone Strengthening Plant-Based Foods

FOOD AS MEDICINE: Bone Strengthening Plant-Based Foods

“The beauty of Food As Medicine is that the choice to heal and promote health can begin as soon as the next meal.”

Did you miss the webinar on July 23, 2022, or attended and want a replay? 

Here you go! 

Those who attended learned about: 

1. The importance of building and maintaining bone health after age 30.
2. Factors that affect bone health.
3. Food and nutrients that weaken bones.
4. Nutrients for bone health.
5. Herbs for bone health.
6. Top plant-based bone building foods.
7. Assessing your bone health. 
8. How to prepare delicious and nutritious bone strengthening food with Chef Karen.  Recipes included!

Highlights and Hacks:

• Osteoporosis is not necessarily a permanent condition.  Because bones are a living tissue (breaking down old bone and creating new bone), with appropriate nutrition and lifestyle practices, you could eliminate pain and increase mobility and strength of bones and joints.  
• There are many conflicting and confusing information sources about soy and cancer risk.  Two expert sources indicate the benefits may outweigh the risks.
  • American Cancer Society
  • Mayo Clinic
• The calcium in dairy foods is out of balance with phosphorus, so much of it will be incompletely absorbed or incorrectly assimilated. In addition, the high protein content in dairy products triggers the release of calcium from the bones to buffer the acidity. A National Dairy Council study confirmed this. Researchers supplemented a test group with three 8–ounce glasses of milk a day, which significantly increased bone fracture rates compared to a control group that didn’t receive the supplementation. The researchers concluded the rise in fractures was most likely due to a 30% increase in protein intake from cow milk (Recker & Heaney, 1985). 
• PCRM reports …” The most healthful calcium sources are green leafy vegetables and legumes, or “greens and beans” for short. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale, mustard greens, and other greens are loaded with highly absorbable calcium and a host of other healthful nutrients. The exceptions are spinach and Swiss chard, which contain lots of calcium but tends to hold onto it very tenaciously, so that you will absorb less of it.”

Everyone who registered for the webinar was eligible to participate in a raffle drawing to win A Healthy Vegetarian Recipe Starter Guide with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and juice recipes.

Congratulations to our raffle winner:  Cassie Roberts!

Reminder:

We offer Food As Medicine webinars each month to provide education, information, inspiration, and practical tools and tips to get healthy and stay healthy with whole, minimally processed, plant-based food and appropriate lifestyle changes.  Let us know what health topics you would like us to present.

Next Webinar- Save the date!

Webinar Name:  Food As Medicine:  Get Your Digestive Tract Back on Track 
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time:  2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

DISCLAIMER: I am a health coach, wellness consultant, and educator. Drawing on my background, training, skills, and life experiences, I support my clients of TrueSelf TotalHealth spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.  I am not a licensed practitioner, physician, dietician, nutritionist, nurse or medical professional.  Anything you learn here is to be utilized/taught/shared at your own risk. Antoinette (Toni) St. Clair-Fish, Health Coach and Wellness Consultant claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented, suggested or recommended.  This content is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure a disease or condition.  It is intended to be provided for informational, educational, and self-empowerment purposes ONLY.  Please consult with your doctor or wellness practitioner if you have a condition that requires medical attention.

Toni St. Clair-Fish, FMCHC
Certified Functional Nutrition Coach and Educator-INE
Certified Digestive Health Coach-INE
Certified Insulin Resistance Coach-INE
Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach-IFM/FMCA