Sunday, January 13, 2008

Protein intake - osteoporosis

Most Americans consume much more than the recommended daily allowance of protein of 50 - 60 grams per day. In fact, the restaurants and food supply centers "compete" to make sure we exceed our needed amount of every food nutrient.

No wonder, the description - which I found surprising - a nation that is "over-fed but malnourished." How can this be?

Well, the extra protein, along with the phosphorus, caffeine, and lack of physical exercise are common factors that are being blamed for the prevalence of osteoporosis among Westerners. Maybe, our bones just don't know of the extra supply of calcium supplements we are dosing on.

So, we should just walk more, eat less, get adequate rest and keep osteoporosis at bay.
  • Take the stairs, go for a stroll after lunch
  • Eat more complex carbohydrates
  • drink more water - avoid the Coke and caffeinated drinks that leach Calcium from your bones
  • adopt an anti-diabetes type diet - it will help you take care of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other situations all at the same time
Remember, good health doesn't come by chance, it's our daily choice.

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