Aimeriez-vous en savoir davantage sur les façons de maintenir la santé et la solidité des os? Ou connaissez-vous quelqu’un qui aimerait le savoir? Joignez-vous à notre webinaire Santé des os 101, une séance informative de base pour celles et ceux qui souhaiteraient connaître les faits sur la santé des os et l’ostéoporose. Cette présentation procure un aperçu sur l’ostéoporose et sur les façons de veiller à la santé des os afin de réduire les risques de souffrir de la maladie et de subir des fractures ostéoporotiques.
This hearty stew has all the flavours of your favourite Greek souvlaki in this tasty and easy to prepare beef recipe. Using an instant pot helps get this meal done in no time. If you don’t have an instant pot – no problem! Use the slow cooker or stove-top variation. Cooking for one or two? This is a perfect recipe to freeze in portions to enjoy anytime. Prefer to have the stew on its own without pita bread? You can do that too. Each serving has 300 mg calcium and 57g protein.
Osteoporosis Canada together with Canada’s National Ballet School brings you Dance! Ballet for Bone Health. This virtual adult ballet class is a great way to learn the basics of ballet and to discover the joy of dance.
Exercise is an important step towards protecting your bones at every age, as it helps protect the spine, slows the rate of bone loss, and builds muscle strength, which can prevent falls.
Dance, including ballet, is an aerobic exercise that also assists with balance and posture awareness and is a benefit to physical and mental health.
Speak with your healthcare provider prior to engaging in any exercise program.
What to expect?
This class, based on Canada’s National Ballet School’s much-loved Adult Ballet Program, will provide participants with an introduction to ballet in a safe and supportive environment. With live musical accompaniment, this class will allow participants to explore their artistry while being introduced to foundations of classical ballet.
Class will begin with exercises at the barre, followed by dance combinations away from the barre. Participants can use the back of a chair or a countertop as an at-home barre.
Exercises will be modified to include seated options for those who prefer to dance in a seated position.
For those that choose a plant-based diet it’s important to make sure you get the nutrients needed for bone health. Silk® Protein Unsweetened Original Almond & Cashew Beverage is a source of calcium and protein and is delicious on its own but can also be used in recipes like this one.
This South Asian inspired Thai curry recipe is made with tofu and Silk® Unsweetened Original Almond & Cashew Protein Beverage. This flavourful and creamy Thai curry is not only vegan but gluten-free as well and is sure to be a hit. Each serving has 350 mg calcium and 30g protein.
Getting meals on the table can be quick and easy when you do a bit of planning and prep! Don’t miss the cooking demo with Emily Richards, PHEc as she shows us how to make flavourful, satisfying meals in minutes using portions of the Big Batch Calcium Boosted Beef that have been tucked into the freezer for recipes just like these. Per serving the Beef Ramen Noodle Soup has 225mg calcium and 34g of protein and the Turkish Style Pizza has 350mg calcium and 37g protein. These are perfect recipes when cooking for one or two or for any quick weeknight dinner.
Emily Richards, PHEc shows us how to make a hearty, delicious and protein-packed sandwich layered with grilled steak, veggies, cheese and muffuletta spread – perfect to pack for picnics, day trips, or a cottage getaway. The featured recipe Grilled Steak Muffuletta Sandwich takes advantage of local produce available and uses eye of round fast fry steaks. If there are any leftovers, they make a tasty treat for the next day. Each serving has 37 g protein and 400 mg calcium.
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors whether you are hiking on nature trails, heading to the beach, local park or in your own backyard. During the summer months, there are many ways to exercise, participate in organized sports and simply enjoy activities in the great outdoors. If you have osteoporosis – you may need to make modifications or choose a different way to stay active entirely depending on your condition. Our keynote speaker addresses outdoor activities for people with osteoporosis including racquet sports, hiking, horseback riding, cycling and more.
In partnership with The Collings Stevens Family Foundation.
Having the right kind of snacks on hand can help keep you satisfied in-between meals, get the bone-building nutrients like calcium and protein needed and can provide you with a quick meal at home or on the go!
Emily Richards, PHEc prepares three easy-to-make recipes that are perfect to have on hand when you need a snack or light meal.
– Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with 50g calcium and 6g protein per ¼ cup
– Roasted Chickpeas with 30g calcium and 5g protein per ¼ cup
– Ricotta and Yogurt Labneh with 150 mg calcium and 9g protein per ¼ cup
As soon as the early signs of spring appear, golfers start counting down the days until their first tee-off of the season! Golfing is a great outdoor sport, a good form of exercise, can be done on your own or with a group and it’s fun! But for those who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis – you may need to make modifications or choose a different way to play the sport depending on your condition.
Our keynote speakers review exercise and physical activity recommendations, discuss golf movements to modify to prevent fractures and will demonstrate and discuss strategies to modify your golf game and more.
