How to Avoid Osteoporosis

Are today's kids facing more health challenges than previous generations? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Kara Carper and Brandy Buro explore the growing impact of ultra-processed foods on children's health and why nutrition habits formed early in life can influence heal ...  Show more

Feeling exhausted, anxious, dizzy, or noticing more hair loss than usual? Low ferritin could be the missing piece. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Leah Kleinschrodt explains what ferritin is, why it matters, and why many people, especially women, can e ...  Show more

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

Milk isn’t the only food that’s good for your bones. There are plenty of other options with essential nutrients, including some you might not expect. That’s why we’re sharing three surprising foods that can boost bone health. To support more content like this, become an AARP memb ...  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

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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