How to Improve Bone Health for Midlife & Beyond

Are you eating to support your bones? When we think about strong bones, calcium and milk are often the first things that come to mind. But bone health involves much more than that! In this episode, we explore how everyday food choices can help support stronger bones throughout life. From calcium to protein and other essential nutrients, discover how to build a bone-supportive eating pattern using foods you may already enjoy. Key Takeaway: You don't need to rely on one special food to support your bones. Small, consistent choices can contribute to bone health over time. ***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below. Main Discussion Points Why your bones need attention at every stage of life Calcium-rich foods beyond milk and dairy products Why protein matters for bone health Other nutrients that contribute to bone health Whether calcium supplements are necessary for everyone Related Episode: All About Vitamins Why Minerals? Ultra-Processed Foods: How Much is Too Much? Stay in the Know: *** Subscribe to the blog's newsletter to stay informed and enjoy additional health and wellness topics. Things you can do right now to improve your health Resources/Freebies: 1. Helpful Blog Posts/Videos: Our ABCs: A Complete Vitamins Overview Why Minerals Micronutrients vs Macronutrients Foods High in Oxalates Chia Seeds and Oxalates Exercise is More than Weight Loss Free Download - Vitamins Guide Free Download - Mineral Guide 2. Almonds and Olivez Wellness Blog 3. Almonds and Olivez YouTube Channel References and Further Readings Asif A, Farooq N. Vitamin D Toxicity. [Updated 2023 May 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557876/ Borer KT. Physical activity in the prevention and amelioration of osteoporosis in women: interaction of mechanical, hormonal and dietary factors. Sports Med. 2005;35(9):779-830. Eating disorders in adolescents: Principles of diagnosis and treatment. Paediatr Child Health. 1998 May;3(3):189-96. Fatima G, Dzupina A, Alhmadi B, Magomedova A, Siddiqui Z, Mehdi A, Hadi N. Magnesium Matters: A Comprehensive Review of Its Vital Role in Health and Diseases. Cureus. 2024 Oct 13;16(10): e71392. Institute of Medicine (US) Committee to Review Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D and Calcium; Ross AC, Taylor CL, Yaktine AL, et al., editors. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2011. 2. Overview of Calcium. </li