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.
Osteoporosis Canada together with Arthritis Society Canada presents Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis: What You Need To Know.
Despite the fact that osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis) are completely different conditions, they are frequently confused, in particular osteoporosis and osteoarthritis because both names start with “osteo.”
Dr. Heather McDonald-Blumer, a rheumatologist and Lisa Robinson, Registered Physiotherapist discuss each condition, how they differ, what makes them similar and if you have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis – how you can manage both conditions.
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.