Posted 07-10-2008
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Your Food
by Maria Mitzikis

Osteoporosis

Research suggests the following foods are helpful

As always check with your doctor and have appropriate blood work done before following any of the research suggestions from this or other sources.

Some foods to consider eating more often

Homemade yogurt with extra dry milk added to increase the magnesium and calcium content

Fat free milk (skim)

Defatted soy flour (at least 1/3 of a cup per day recommended)

Calcium fortified orange juice (2 cups per day recommended)

Green leafy vegetables, collard greens 355 mg/cal/cup, Bok choy 250 mg/cal/cup,

Broccoli, 200 mg/cal/cup

Sesame seeds

Carrots, lightly cooked

Pumpkin, canned or cooked

Sweet potatoes

Squash

Oatmeal, shredded wheat, other whole grain low-no sugar added cereals

At least 97% or greater fat free chicken or turkey breast. Substitute olive oil or canola oil for other oils, but still use sparingly.  Also keep animal protein consumption down, it increases calcium loss.

Salmon and other fish, including the skin and fat (Research suggests this fat (EPA fat) has the ability to raise HDL’s

Sardines

Tofu with calcium sulfate

Fresh fruits (good source of boron to aid in calcium absorption)

Dried fruits, unsweetened, especially apricots, dates, prunes

Low fat tomato sauces and pasta

Peanuts, walnuts, almonds in moderation

Grape juice

Grapes, especially red grapes

Grapefruit, especially pink

Tupelo honey as a substitute for sugar in cakes, cookies, breads, etc.

Salad dressings and dips with non-fat sour cream, yogurt

Baked whole wheat chips and tortillas

Bean and, chickpea dishes and dips (great source of boron to help increase calcium absorption)

Tomato salsas

Mineral water

Remember the key to building your bones is not how much calcium you take in, but how much you absorb. 

Foods to consider avoiding

1%, 2% and whole milk and products

Meats with 96% or less fat

Red meats (Increases calcium loss)

Hydrogenated oils such as stick margarine, and when listed as an ingredient in foods

Food with high butter fat and other animal fats

Hot dogs, hamburgers

Salt (a major bone robber) or foods prepared with salt

More than one cup of coffee or other caffeine beverages a day

Sugar (a major bone robber)

Chocolate

Soft drinks due to high phosphorus content

Alcohol (it inhibits calcium absorption)

Carbonated Beverages

Caffeine (increases rate of calcium loss through the urine

 

Maria Mitzikis is an experienced nutritionist, counsellor, and outspoken advocate for improved nutrition and the healing powers of food ingredients. Situated in Shellharbour Village, she has just launched the Organic Food Co-Op and conducts regular workshops teaching people how to prepare and cook for optimum health outcomes. Contact her on 0419 186 723 or email thefoodmuse1@optusnet.com.au

 

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