Strong, Healthy Bones

Feeling tired, foggy, dizzy, crampy, or just not quite yourself? Dehydration could be playing a bigger role than you think. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Amy Crum explains how hydration impacts your energy, mood, focus, digestion, and overall health. ...  Show more

Should you eat before a workout, after a workout, or both? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dietitians Leah and Teresa break down how to fuel your body for better energy, performance, recovery, and long-term results. They discuss the pros and cons of fasted workouts, the ...  Show more

Let’s talk about how to keep your bones healthy and strong. This episode features audio from Do Vegans Have Lower Bone Mineral Density and Higher Risk of Osteoporosis?, Alkaline Diets, Animal Protein, and Calcium Loss, and Is Milk Good for Our Bones?. Visit the video pages for al ...  Show more

Osteoporosis or decreased bone strength isn’t only seen in the older demographic. It can happen at any age.  Take Kevin Ellis for example. I’ve brought Kevin on the show today to discuss the importance of bone health, and how to prevent and address osteoporosis… Because he was di ...  Show more

There is a myth that calcium is the main mineral you need for osteoporosis and to strengthen your bones.

The majority of what makes up bone is collagen, which is protein. There is calcium in your bones, but it’s tied up with phosphorus.

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Calcium is important for healthy bones, of course. But the more you can get from your diet (as opposed to supplements) the better. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've als ...  Show more