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A diet rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium, protein, fibre and other nutrients provides what is needed for more than just good physical health. Join us for Nutrition, Mental Health and Bone Health with Doug Cook, RDN MHSc who will discuss how your state of mind impacts your osteoporosis risk and how nutrition can affect your overall mental health.
It may be September but we are still grilling and enjoying all the local produce available. Join Emily Richards, PHEc as she demonstrates how to prepare Grilled Steak Salad – a refreshing dish with ripe tomatoes, grilled corn, black beans, fresh herbs and a flavourful dressing topped with a grilled beef rib eye steak. This satisfying meal is perfect to enjoy any time of year with 24g protein and 150mg calcium per serving.
This delicious recipe is perfect when cooking for one or two and comes together in a matter of minutes. Join Emily Richards, PHEc as she demonstrates how to prepare Green Bean Carbonara – a fresh take on a classic dish, with the addition of green beans and poached eggs. It will quickly become a recipe staple every-one will love! Each serving has 34g protein and 650mg calcium.
Homemade granola is easier to make than you think! Made with oats, almonds, dates and spices enjoy it on its own by the handful or as a topping on a Smoothie Bowl made with Greek yogurt and berries. Per serving the Molasses Cinnamon Granola has 66mg calcium and 5g of protein and the Smoothie Bowl has 150mg calcium and 14g protein. Emily Richards, PHEc shows how to make two quick and easy recipes to be enjoyed for breakfast or any time of day.
There are many questions for those taking osteoporosis medications and treatments including why they are being prescribed, concerns over side effects and the importance of sticking to a medication schedule. Join OC and Teri Charrois, a pharmacist who works in a multidisciplinary osteoporosis clinic in the Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta and is a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council (SAC).
Do you consider your eating habits when thinking about your exercise program? Do you think about your eating habits when planning your exercise program? That what you eat and when can impact the benefits of exercise?
With a little prep and meal planning you can get meals on the table in a matter of minutes. Emily Richards, PHEc shows us how to make two flavourful, satisfying recipes using portions of the Big Batch Calcium Boosted Beef that have been tucked into your freezer for recipes just like these. Per serving the Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry has 175mg calcium and 31g of protein and the Ricotta Veggie Beef Pasta has 250mg calcium and 43g protein. Perfect recipes when cooking for one or two or for when you want to get dinner on the table in a hurry!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Topped Mini Meat Loaves are perfect to prepare for one or two people with extras to tuck into the freezer to enjoy at another time. Add a side of green beans or any vegetable of your choice for a quick and delicious meal! Using an air fryer speeds up cooking time so you can get dinner done faster. If you don’t have an air-fryer – don’t worry as instruction will be provided to cook using your oven! Each serving has 36g protein and calcium 450 mg per serving.
Bone Health is important throughout our lifecycle with most of us reaching peak bone mass by age 30. Bone-healthy behaviours are important from an early age in order to optimize bone health. As we age, we lose bone mass and may become at-risk for osteoporosis and related fractures.
Registered Dietitian Shelly Hagen discusses how bone building nutrients affect each stage of life and how best to meet nutritional needs supporting strong and healthy bones.