Dairy ~ Raw Milk ~ Osteoporosis...... ♪ Vangelis Beautiful-utube.♪
(The cakes above are sugar and dairy free.)
Are you tired of having flu, asthma, allergies, hayfever, congestion,
bloating, acne, fatigue, weight gain, lactose intolerance, frequent ear infections,
IBS/gastro-Intestinal problems, diabetes, auto-Immune disease,
attention deficit disorder and constipation and other ailments.
It might well be the pastuerised milk.
(Eating gluten and dairy free, my allergies/hayfever are gone.)
If you can access raw milk, then it is good to use, we can buy it labeled 'bath milk'
or use Goat, sheep, coconut, oats, almond milks
Why Do Humans Still Drink Milk?
Pasteurized milk is perhaps one of the most nutritionally deficient beverages misappropriately labeled as a "perfect food." Raw milk enthusiasts have known for a very long time that unpasteurized milk is the ONLY milk worthy of consumption. Pasteurization destroys enzymes, diminishes vitamin content, denatures fragile milk proteins, destroys vitamins C, B12 and B6, kills beneficial bacteria, promotes pathogens and is associated with allergies, increased tooth decay, colic in infants, growth problems in children, osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease and cancer.
LIST OF DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH COW'S MILK:
Research most likely done on pasteurized dairy.
Greentidings./Cows Milk and Disease
Greentidings./health-dangers-of-dairy
(for more information on dairy, see www.notmilk.com)
and info re calcium, osteoporosis etc
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Read this mum's story
bfffoodproject.blogspot/about-bff-food-project
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Coconut milk/cream is so versatile,
it is just as good as dairy in any recipe -even lasagne.
Almond milk and home made rice milk are also good alternatives.
We need to make them, as bought ones contain hydrogenated oils.
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Is Milk best source of calcium?
Godairyfree/Nutrition-Headlines/Milk-Myths-Debunking-Four-Major-Misconceptions
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Drbenkim.com-Calcium-Rich Plant Foods
Better for Bones than Dairy
Sacredsourcenutrition.com/nut-and-seed-milks
bloating, acne, fatigue, weight gain, lactose intolerance, frequent ear infections,
IBS/gastro-Intestinal problems, diabetes, auto-Immune disease,
attention deficit disorder and constipation and other ailments.
It might well be the pastuerised milk.
(Eating gluten and dairy free, my allergies/hayfever are gone.)
If you can access raw milk, then it is good to use, we can buy it labeled 'bath milk'
or use Goat, sheep, coconut, oats, almond milks
Why Do Humans Still Drink Milk?
Pasteurized milk is perhaps one of the most nutritionally deficient beverages misappropriately labeled as a "perfect food." Raw milk enthusiasts have known for a very long time that unpasteurized milk is the ONLY milk worthy of consumption. Pasteurization destroys enzymes, diminishes vitamin content, denatures fragile milk proteins, destroys vitamins C, B12 and B6, kills beneficial bacteria, promotes pathogens and is associated with allergies, increased tooth decay, colic in infants, growth problems in children, osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease and cancer.
LIST OF DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH COW'S MILK:
Research most likely done on pasteurized dairy.
Greentidings./Cows Milk and Disease
Greentidings./health-dangers-of-dairy
(for more information on dairy, see www.notmilk.com)
- Don't use soymilk.
Fermented Soy Is The Only Soy Food Fit for Human Consumption
and since almost 90% of soy in the world is genetically modified,
if you are not ensuring sources are organic, long-term health problems are inevitable,
especially since soy has been found to affect hormonal balance and even cause cancer.
The solution: Check labels to ensure soy is Non-GMO or organic and never consume unfermented sources.
8-foods-even-the-experts-wont-eat.
and info re calcium, osteoporosis etc
************♥♥♥♥*************
Read this mum's story
bfffoodproject.blogspot/about-bff-food-project
*****************
Coconut milk/cream is so versatile,
it is just as good as dairy in any recipe -even lasagne.
Almond milk and home made rice milk are also good alternatives.
We need to make them, as bought ones contain hydrogenated oils.
**********
Is Milk best source of calcium?
Godairyfree/Nutrition-Headlines/Milk-Myths-Debunking-Four-Major-Misconceptions
********************
Drbenkim.com-Calcium-Rich Plant Foods
Better for Bones than Dairy
Sacredsourcenutrition.com/nut-and-seed-milks
See -Benefits_of_real_organic raw butter
If we can't buy raw butter, then we CAN make ghee,
ie bake butter in the oven for about 45 mins,
Scoop of the dark film and discard,
Pour off and keep the golden liquid, use it for any baking/frying
If you can tolerate dairy, you can use the creamy base for spreading.
If we can't buy raw butter, then we CAN make ghee,
ie bake butter in the oven for about 45 mins,
Scoop of the dark film and discard,
Pour off and keep the golden liquid, use it for any baking/frying
If you can tolerate dairy, you can use the creamy base for spreading.
Monsanto- Cancer- Milk - FOX NEWS KILLS STORY-utube.
FOX NEWS Reporters (Reporters Steve Wilson & Jane Akre)
uncover that most of the Milk in the USA and across some parts of the world is unfit to drink due to Monsanto Corporation's POSILAC®, which has been proven to be a cancer-causing growth hormone.
(known in short as "BGH" "BST" or "rBGH" ),
but they were fired for trying to tell people the truth.
(Important note: After a long court battle, the Court dismissed the whistle blowers protection for the reporters because the Court stated that there was no law to force that the NEWS state the truth! Fact!
Going on to say the NEWS was no different than other TV shows/reality shows!!)
But the FDA has turned a blind eye once again!
If you consumed or fed regular milk to your family today (8/21/08), there is more than a 90% chance that it was from a cow injected with BGH (Bovine somatotropin developed by using recombinant DNA technology).
You could be killing or harming your child every time you pour them a glass of milk,
the same as pouring them a glass of slow acting poison.
Please take action to ensure you and our children's safety, for they can not protect themselves.
What first alarmed farmers was the massive amount of PUS in the milk but Monsanto and the FDA still had no concerns by stating that the PUS was not harmful to be ingested by consumers!
For you and your family, at least use certified BGH free Milk, Organic Milk or Organic/BGM free milk
or Organic almond, oat, goat, rice, coconut milk.
FOX NEWS Reporters (Reporters Steve Wilson & Jane Akre)
uncover that most of the Milk in the USA and across some parts of the world is unfit to drink due to Monsanto Corporation's POSILAC®, which has been proven to be a cancer-causing growth hormone.
(known in short as "BGH" "BST" or "rBGH" ),
but they were fired for trying to tell people the truth.
(Important note: After a long court battle, the Court dismissed the whistle blowers protection for the reporters because the Court stated that there was no law to force that the NEWS state the truth! Fact!
Going on to say the NEWS was no different than other TV shows/reality shows!!)
But the FDA has turned a blind eye once again!
If you consumed or fed regular milk to your family today (8/21/08), there is more than a 90% chance that it was from a cow injected with BGH (Bovine somatotropin developed by using recombinant DNA technology).
You could be killing or harming your child every time you pour them a glass of milk,
the same as pouring them a glass of slow acting poison.
Please take action to ensure you and our children's safety, for they can not protect themselves.
What first alarmed farmers was the massive amount of PUS in the milk but Monsanto and the FDA still had no concerns by stating that the PUS was not harmful to be ingested by consumers!
For you and your family, at least use certified BGH free Milk, Organic Milk or Organic/BGM free milk
or Organic almond, oat, goat, rice, coconut milk.
Just Eat Real Food article re SKIM MILK
"Farmers knew well before skim milk was marketed as a waistline-slimming health food
what it really is good for — fattening you up!
Skim milk has traditionally been fed to pigs to help them bulk up for slaughter.
They of course would save the good part, the cream, for human consumption.
Today, our school children who have been guinea pigs of the misguided nutritional advice
to drink fat-free milk instead of whole milk, certainly aren’t any thinner for it.
Researchers at the Harvard medical school found that, contrary to their hypothesis, “skim and 1% milk were associated with weight gain, but dairy fat was not,” in a study
in which thousands of children’s milk drinking habits were surveyed.
Adults aren’t faring much better with swapping whole milk for skim.
Studies have showed time and time again that a reduced-fat diet, similarly to a reduced-calorie diet,
does not result in long-term weight loss and health, but instead leads only to “transient” weight loss --
that would be weight that comes piling right back on after it’s temporarily shed.
This is because healthy fats actually curb your appetite and trigger
the production of hormones which tell the brain when you’re full.
If you’re not eating fat, you stay constantly hungry, and wind up binging on unhealthy food.
Fat-free milk essentially signals to your body that something is missing,
which leads to overeating and weight gain."
butterbeliever.com/fat-free-dairy-skim-milk-secrets
"Farmers knew well before skim milk was marketed as a waistline-slimming health food
what it really is good for — fattening you up!
Skim milk has traditionally been fed to pigs to help them bulk up for slaughter.
They of course would save the good part, the cream, for human consumption.
Today, our school children who have been guinea pigs of the misguided nutritional advice
to drink fat-free milk instead of whole milk, certainly aren’t any thinner for it.
Researchers at the Harvard medical school found that, contrary to their hypothesis, “skim and 1% milk were associated with weight gain, but dairy fat was not,” in a study
in which thousands of children’s milk drinking habits were surveyed.
Adults aren’t faring much better with swapping whole milk for skim.
Studies have showed time and time again that a reduced-fat diet, similarly to a reduced-calorie diet,
does not result in long-term weight loss and health, but instead leads only to “transient” weight loss --
that would be weight that comes piling right back on after it’s temporarily shed.
This is because healthy fats actually curb your appetite and trigger
the production of hormones which tell the brain when you’re full.
If you’re not eating fat, you stay constantly hungry, and wind up binging on unhealthy food.
Fat-free milk essentially signals to your body that something is missing,
which leads to overeating and weight gain."
butterbeliever.com/fat-free-dairy-skim-milk-secrets
Macadamia, coconut dairy free icecream
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Raw milk -use it - if you can buy itAussie source -http://www.perthorganics.com/pure-raw-milk
Few people are allergic to raw milk because of the active enzymes present.
For example, in raw milk there is exactly enough lactase to digest the lactose,
protease for the protein and lipase to digest the fat.
These enzymes also help the absorption of calcium and the assimilation of other minerals.
So, raw pasteurized milk can give health benefits to many people.
BUT- WHAT IS PASTEURIZATION?
In simple terms it is a process in which the milk is heated
to high temperatures to kill any bacteria present.
Fair enough... but the heating ALSO kills all the enzymes as well
and these are vital components of milk!
In fact, the 'death' of the enzymes is how they determine that the process is successful.
When all the enzymes are dead, the pasteurization process is considered to be complete!
This process not only kills the enzymes and any bad bacteria
but also friendly bacteria such as Lactobacillus.
This means that the digestion of the various nutrients
such as proteins, fats and sugars then has to be carried out by the body
without any assistance from the naturally occurring enzymes and bacteria in the milk,
and because of their absence additional undue stress is placed on the pancreas.
So, why is the milk pasteurized in the first place?
The answer to that one as you probably know is to make milk safer
by killing any contaminants present.
This is correct but it is not the true reason.
The reality is that pasteurized milk is just as susceptible to contamination as raw milk.
Pasteurization has only come into 'vogue' in the last few decades
as the commercialization of the dairy industry evolved.
It is a cheap substitute for effective sanitization.
If cows, dairies and workers were scrupulously clean, pasteurization would not be necessary...
but that's too expensive and so the simple way is to 'kill' everything in the milk.
There are some parallels to the increasing practice of irradiating meat...
it's a lot cheaper to 'zap' it rather than avoid the contamination in the first place.
Milk which is pasteurized is an 'empty' food
like so many other processed foods and people are unwittingly drinking it
thinking that it is good for you, when the opposite is true!
What about milk which is pasteurized AND homogenized?
This is the type of milk that is most prevalent in supermarkets today
and people are unwittingly ingesting a lot of undesirable fat.
In the good 'ole' days milk always had a layer of cream which settled on the top of the milk. Homogenization is a technique used to make milk uniform in texture
by suspending the fat particles throughout the milk.
It breaks up the fat in the cream fraction into very small particles.
The tiny globules of fat which result from this process
allows a deadly enzyme called xanthine oxidase to get into the body.
This enzyme can damage artery walls by causing lesions to occur on the lining.
All milk fat--excluding that from humans--have this enzyme;
but it is not normally a problem as the fat globules that contain the enzyme are too large to pass through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream.
So, in non-homogenized milk the enzyme will pass through the body without doing any damage. However, after the milk has been homogenized
the particles are then small enough to squeeze through the intestinal linings!
-which is bad news..
SO- try to buy organic milk, sometimes sold as bath milk,
or use organic coconut milk or goat's milk or make rice milk.
wellness-vitality.com/milk-article
Few people are allergic to raw milk because of the active enzymes present.
For example, in raw milk there is exactly enough lactase to digest the lactose,
protease for the protein and lipase to digest the fat.
These enzymes also help the absorption of calcium and the assimilation of other minerals.
So, raw pasteurized milk can give health benefits to many people.
BUT- WHAT IS PASTEURIZATION?
In simple terms it is a process in which the milk is heated
to high temperatures to kill any bacteria present.
Fair enough... but the heating ALSO kills all the enzymes as well
and these are vital components of milk!
In fact, the 'death' of the enzymes is how they determine that the process is successful.
When all the enzymes are dead, the pasteurization process is considered to be complete!
This process not only kills the enzymes and any bad bacteria
but also friendly bacteria such as Lactobacillus.
This means that the digestion of the various nutrients
such as proteins, fats and sugars then has to be carried out by the body
without any assistance from the naturally occurring enzymes and bacteria in the milk,
and because of their absence additional undue stress is placed on the pancreas.
So, why is the milk pasteurized in the first place?
The answer to that one as you probably know is to make milk safer
by killing any contaminants present.
This is correct but it is not the true reason.
The reality is that pasteurized milk is just as susceptible to contamination as raw milk.
Pasteurization has only come into 'vogue' in the last few decades
as the commercialization of the dairy industry evolved.
It is a cheap substitute for effective sanitization.
If cows, dairies and workers were scrupulously clean, pasteurization would not be necessary...
but that's too expensive and so the simple way is to 'kill' everything in the milk.
There are some parallels to the increasing practice of irradiating meat...
it's a lot cheaper to 'zap' it rather than avoid the contamination in the first place.
Milk which is pasteurized is an 'empty' food
like so many other processed foods and people are unwittingly drinking it
thinking that it is good for you, when the opposite is true!
What about milk which is pasteurized AND homogenized?
This is the type of milk that is most prevalent in supermarkets today
and people are unwittingly ingesting a lot of undesirable fat.
In the good 'ole' days milk always had a layer of cream which settled on the top of the milk. Homogenization is a technique used to make milk uniform in texture
by suspending the fat particles throughout the milk.
It breaks up the fat in the cream fraction into very small particles.
The tiny globules of fat which result from this process
allows a deadly enzyme called xanthine oxidase to get into the body.
This enzyme can damage artery walls by causing lesions to occur on the lining.
All milk fat--excluding that from humans--have this enzyme;
but it is not normally a problem as the fat globules that contain the enzyme are too large to pass through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream.
So, in non-homogenized milk the enzyme will pass through the body without doing any damage. However, after the milk has been homogenized
the particles are then small enough to squeeze through the intestinal linings!
-which is bad news..
SO- try to buy organic milk, sometimes sold as bath milk,
or use organic coconut milk or goat's milk or make rice milk.
wellness-vitality.com/milk-article
Where to get...
a list of companies, farms, and non-profit organizations, sponsors of Real Food Media Ournourishingroots.com/resources
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healthtip.hacres.com/Is-there-a-way-to-reverse-osteoporosis?
Rebuilding bone density and reversing osteoporosis
requires that we first stop doing those things that cause a loss in bone density.
The primary cause of loss of bone density and finally the diagnosis of osteoporosis is an acid diet.
All animal source foods, whether flesh or dairy, are acidic.
Refined sugar is extremely acidic as are all drugs.
In an effort to reduce all the acidity being received in these acid foods we are placing into the body,
the body extracts calcium (an alkaline mineral) from the bones
in an effort to neutralize that acidity.
After years of consuming an acid diet, the loss of calcium to neutralize the acidity
results in the bones becoming very weak and porous.
In order to reverse osteoporosis, which is possible, we must stop consuming these highly acidic foods
which are causing the problem. In place of these acid foods
we must begin a diet consisting of highly alkaline foods.
The Hallelujah Diet is an alkalizing diet that not only stops calcium loss,
but provides the calcium the bones desperately need to rebuild density.
A 100% plant-based diet rich in green foods (both raw and cooked),
blended salads, green smoothies, and raw vegetable juices,
are extremely powerful in reversing osteoporosis.
Insure vitamin D levels are optimal – 50 ng/ml or higher, which can be determined with a blood test.
Without adequate vitamin D we cannot utilize the calcium found in green foods efficiently.
In addition, we need regular weight bearing or resistance exercises to signal the bones to draw in the calcium. Weight bearing and resistance exercises play a critical part in restoring bone density.
Dairy free diet does not cause Osteoporosis
Foodandhealing.com/article-foodbones
A bone with zero calcium will bend, not break,
whereas a high calcium/low collagen-matrix bone would break easily. This is why excess calcium can indeed increase the risk of fracture!
For good bone health, we need many other synergistic nutrients,
“the bone-building nutrient team”: magnesium, phosphorus, boron, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamins C, D, K, B6,
and folic acid and sufficient amounts of protein for the collagen matrix,
and healthful fats for Vitamin D absorption and protection against bone-destroying free radicals.
To obtain Vitamin D, we need 30 minutes or more of sunlight,
or at least daylight, every day, without sunscreen.
That is because a SPF of 8 blocks 95% of the production of Vitamin D, on the skin,
and anything higher blocks it all
For good bone health: plenty of vegetables, especially leafy greens
(remember what cows, horses, and elephants eat!), five to seven portions daily including parsley, roots, and cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage;
cooking with stocks made with vegetables and a stick of kombu seaweed,
or with fish, chicken or beef bones and a tablespoon of vinegar to liberate the minerals;
sunflower and pumpkin seeds for the minerals and natural fats;
modest amounts of whole grains for the fiber and complex carbohydrates;
beans and naturally raised animal foods for the protein;
butter, extra virgin olive, coconut oil, flaxseed, and unrefined sesame oils for the essential fatty acids.
The following foods are best avoided because they cause an acid condition that leaches minerals out of the bones: refined sugars, honey,
white flour, including pasta, white bread, muffins, and of course baked flour desserts.
Based on epidemiology and the studies mentioned above,
avoiding milk products may also prevent bone fractures!
Last but certainly not least, walking and weight bearing exercise for at least 30 minutes every other day,
or more often, are essential to keep the bones in good working order.
Drbenkim-prevent osteoporosis
Dr. Walter Willet and his team at Harvard University,
looked at the milk-drinking habits of 72,000 women, and found that regularly drinking milk
did not translate to a lower risk of experiencing a hip fracture.
A 2003 Swedish study - 60,000 women
found no association between calcium intake and risk of fracture.
Finally, The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study of 43,000 men,
and found no association between dietary calcium intake and bone fractures.
Sadly, today's generation of Korean and other East Asian children
are being raised with regular doses of milk, yogurt, and baked goods that contain dairy,
and the vast majority of their parents have no idea why chronic ear infections,
sinus infections, digestive disturbances, skin disorders, autoimmune illness,
symptoms of estrogen dominance, and cancer among younger people are all on the rise.
(And yes, all of these and other chronic health challenges can be caused in whole
or in part by regular consumption of pasteurized dairy products.)
Drbenkim.comCalcium-Rich Plant Foods Better for Bones than Dairy
I have found this true, I am dairy free and my calcium level, bone x-rays are
normal after doing most of these things.
1. Be physically active
2. Stretch your largest muscle groups daily.
click for ~how-to-stretch-inner-hip
3. Eat mineral-rich foods.
green vegetables and herbs are the healthiest, mineral-rich foods that you can eat.
Drink freshly pressed vegetable juices and green smoothies and
using high quality green food powders.
4. Consider drinking mineral-rich broths.
made by simmering bones and a variety of vegetables for an hour or longer .
5. Ensure adequate vitamin D status.
expose your skin to sunlight on a regular basis without getting burned. Sunlight acts on cholesterol found in your skin to produce vitamin D. Your body destroys any excess vitamin D that is made
NOTE use of a sunscreen with an SPF of 8 or higher
can prevent sunlight from acting on cholesterol
in your skin to produce vitamin D.
When sunlight is not available, eat one or more foods rich in vitamin D on a regular basis
eg wild salmon sardines and high quality cod liver oil.
click for ~How to Make Sure that You Are Getting Enough Vitamin D for Your Best Health
6. Eat high quality fats and cholesterol.
Consumption of high quality fats optimizes the absorption of vitamins A and D into your bloodstream.
And vitamin A is needed to keep your intestinal lining healthy and readily able to absorb minerals
in the foods that you eat.
For these reasons, it's virtually impossible to have optimally healthy bones and teeth
without including healthy fats in your diet.
that is able to optimally absorb minerals into your bloodstream.
Healthy dietary cholesterol can help ensure adequate cholesterol status in your system
so that sunlight has enough cholesterol to act on to produce vitamin D.
While your body is capable of producing cholesterol from other nutrients,
it makes sense to ensure adequate cholesterol levels via intake of healthy cholesterol.
click for ~Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fats and Oils
7. Effectively manage emotional stress.
Chronic emotional stress can elevate the level of cortisol in your blood.
Cortisol is useful for combating stress,
but if it remains elevated in your system over the long term,
it can cause the matrix of your bones to weaken. Corticosteroid drugs can also weaken bones
and cause osteoporosis if used in large quantities and/or over the long term.
8. Avoid regular consumption of foods that may cause your bones to lose calcium.
Acid-forming foods are foods that bring the pH of your blood down.
Because you cannot survive if the pH of your blood moves outside a very narrow range (7.35 to 7.45),
your body must buffer the effects of acid-forming foods to maintain a healthy blood pH level.
One of the main ways in which your body buffers acid-forming foods is to take calcium from your bones
and use it to neutralize the remnants of acid-forming foods.
If your body is repeatedly forced to do this, your bones may be weakened.
Foods that are strongly acid-forming in your blood and
should not be in your diet
Do not use soymilk-even the cancer depts say its no good
coconutoil.com/soy-not good
only fermented soy products are ok, like tamari/soysauce,tofu
Sobering thoughts on soy from Food Renegade & CancerTruth
Think there's nothing at all wrong with soy? That it's a veritable health food?
Read this: foodrenegade.com/dangers-of-soy
Rebuilding bone density and reversing osteoporosis
requires that we first stop doing those things that cause a loss in bone density.
The primary cause of loss of bone density and finally the diagnosis of osteoporosis is an acid diet.
All animal source foods, whether flesh or dairy, are acidic.
Refined sugar is extremely acidic as are all drugs.
In an effort to reduce all the acidity being received in these acid foods we are placing into the body,
the body extracts calcium (an alkaline mineral) from the bones
in an effort to neutralize that acidity.
After years of consuming an acid diet, the loss of calcium to neutralize the acidity
results in the bones becoming very weak and porous.
In order to reverse osteoporosis, which is possible, we must stop consuming these highly acidic foods
which are causing the problem. In place of these acid foods
we must begin a diet consisting of highly alkaline foods.
The Hallelujah Diet is an alkalizing diet that not only stops calcium loss,
but provides the calcium the bones desperately need to rebuild density.
A 100% plant-based diet rich in green foods (both raw and cooked),
blended salads, green smoothies, and raw vegetable juices,
are extremely powerful in reversing osteoporosis.
Insure vitamin D levels are optimal – 50 ng/ml or higher, which can be determined with a blood test.
Without adequate vitamin D we cannot utilize the calcium found in green foods efficiently.
In addition, we need regular weight bearing or resistance exercises to signal the bones to draw in the calcium. Weight bearing and resistance exercises play a critical part in restoring bone density.
Dairy free diet does not cause Osteoporosis
Foodandhealing.com/article-foodbones
A bone with zero calcium will bend, not break,
whereas a high calcium/low collagen-matrix bone would break easily. This is why excess calcium can indeed increase the risk of fracture!
For good bone health, we need many other synergistic nutrients,
“the bone-building nutrient team”: magnesium, phosphorus, boron, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamins C, D, K, B6,
and folic acid and sufficient amounts of protein for the collagen matrix,
and healthful fats for Vitamin D absorption and protection against bone-destroying free radicals.
To obtain Vitamin D, we need 30 minutes or more of sunlight,
or at least daylight, every day, without sunscreen.
That is because a SPF of 8 blocks 95% of the production of Vitamin D, on the skin,
and anything higher blocks it all
For good bone health: plenty of vegetables, especially leafy greens
(remember what cows, horses, and elephants eat!), five to seven portions daily including parsley, roots, and cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage;
cooking with stocks made with vegetables and a stick of kombu seaweed,
or with fish, chicken or beef bones and a tablespoon of vinegar to liberate the minerals;
sunflower and pumpkin seeds for the minerals and natural fats;
modest amounts of whole grains for the fiber and complex carbohydrates;
beans and naturally raised animal foods for the protein;
butter, extra virgin olive, coconut oil, flaxseed, and unrefined sesame oils for the essential fatty acids.
The following foods are best avoided because they cause an acid condition that leaches minerals out of the bones: refined sugars, honey,
white flour, including pasta, white bread, muffins, and of course baked flour desserts.
Based on epidemiology and the studies mentioned above,
avoiding milk products may also prevent bone fractures!
Last but certainly not least, walking and weight bearing exercise for at least 30 minutes every other day,
or more often, are essential to keep the bones in good working order.
Drbenkim-prevent osteoporosis
Dr. Walter Willet and his team at Harvard University,
looked at the milk-drinking habits of 72,000 women, and found that regularly drinking milk
did not translate to a lower risk of experiencing a hip fracture.
A 2003 Swedish study - 60,000 women
found no association between calcium intake and risk of fracture.
Finally, The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study of 43,000 men,
and found no association between dietary calcium intake and bone fractures.
Sadly, today's generation of Korean and other East Asian children
are being raised with regular doses of milk, yogurt, and baked goods that contain dairy,
and the vast majority of their parents have no idea why chronic ear infections,
sinus infections, digestive disturbances, skin disorders, autoimmune illness,
symptoms of estrogen dominance, and cancer among younger people are all on the rise.
(And yes, all of these and other chronic health challenges can be caused in whole
or in part by regular consumption of pasteurized dairy products.)
Drbenkim.comCalcium-Rich Plant Foods Better for Bones than Dairy
I have found this true, I am dairy free and my calcium level, bone x-rays are
normal after doing most of these things.
1. Be physically active
2. Stretch your largest muscle groups daily.
click for ~how-to-stretch-inner-hip
3. Eat mineral-rich foods.
green vegetables and herbs are the healthiest, mineral-rich foods that you can eat.
Drink freshly pressed vegetable juices and green smoothies and
using high quality green food powders.
4. Consider drinking mineral-rich broths.
made by simmering bones and a variety of vegetables for an hour or longer .
5. Ensure adequate vitamin D status.
expose your skin to sunlight on a regular basis without getting burned. Sunlight acts on cholesterol found in your skin to produce vitamin D. Your body destroys any excess vitamin D that is made
NOTE use of a sunscreen with an SPF of 8 or higher
can prevent sunlight from acting on cholesterol
in your skin to produce vitamin D.
When sunlight is not available, eat one or more foods rich in vitamin D on a regular basis
eg wild salmon sardines and high quality cod liver oil.
click for ~How to Make Sure that You Are Getting Enough Vitamin D for Your Best Health
6. Eat high quality fats and cholesterol.
Consumption of high quality fats optimizes the absorption of vitamins A and D into your bloodstream.
And vitamin A is needed to keep your intestinal lining healthy and readily able to absorb minerals
in the foods that you eat.
For these reasons, it's virtually impossible to have optimally healthy bones and teeth
without including healthy fats in your diet.
- Coconuts, coconut oil and coconut milk
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Avocados
- Organic eggs from cage-free birds
- Soaked nuts and seeds (about a handful per day )
- Cold-water fish and high quality fish oils
- Bone broths
- Organically raised red and white meats (should be eaten sparingly if eaten at all - with proper planning,
there is no physiological requirement for red and white meats)
that is able to optimally absorb minerals into your bloodstream.
Healthy dietary cholesterol can help ensure adequate cholesterol status in your system
so that sunlight has enough cholesterol to act on to produce vitamin D.
While your body is capable of producing cholesterol from other nutrients,
it makes sense to ensure adequate cholesterol levels via intake of healthy cholesterol.
click for ~Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fats and Oils
7. Effectively manage emotional stress.
Chronic emotional stress can elevate the level of cortisol in your blood.
Cortisol is useful for combating stress,
but if it remains elevated in your system over the long term,
it can cause the matrix of your bones to weaken. Corticosteroid drugs can also weaken bones
and cause osteoporosis if used in large quantities and/or over the long term.
8. Avoid regular consumption of foods that may cause your bones to lose calcium.
Acid-forming foods are foods that bring the pH of your blood down.
Because you cannot survive if the pH of your blood moves outside a very narrow range (7.35 to 7.45),
your body must buffer the effects of acid-forming foods to maintain a healthy blood pH level.
One of the main ways in which your body buffers acid-forming foods is to take calcium from your bones
and use it to neutralize the remnants of acid-forming foods.
If your body is repeatedly forced to do this, your bones may be weakened.
Foods that are strongly acid-forming in your blood and
should not be in your diet
- Artificial sweeteners
- Soft drinks (pop)
- Sugar
- Cookies, cakes, and pastries made with white flour
- Refined Table salt
- (use organic seasalt or Himalayan salt)
- Alcohol
- 9. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin C.
Collagen is a long, fibrous protein that is critical to providing your bones with tensile strength. - In short, the more quality collagen that you have in your bones,
the more physical stress that your bones can tolerate before breaking.
Your body needs vitamin C to synthesize collagen. Please note that there is a big difference between the full vitamin C complex found in real foods and synthetic forms of vitamin C
found in many nutritional supplements. Some excellent food sources of real vitamin C are:- Organic goji berries
- Bell peppers
- Citrus fruits
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Acerola cherries
Addressing osteoporosis with a calcium supplement or drug - Organic goji berries
- without regard for your overall health will not allow you to build and maintain
- the healthiest bones that your genetics and upbringing will allow.
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, please note that in early stages,
weakened bones can become fully healthy again
if you consistently make the good choices in the days ahead.
Do not use soymilk-even the cancer depts say its no good
coconutoil.com/soy-not good
only fermented soy products are ok, like tamari/soysauce,tofu
Sobering thoughts on soy from Food Renegade & CancerTruth
Think there's nothing at all wrong with soy? That it's a veritable health food?
Read this: foodrenegade.com/dangers-of-soy
Coconut Oil is healthy
If you’re new to the taste of coconut oil, begin with less by combining 1/2 coconut oil with other healthy oils, like grapeseed or ricebran oil. 1. DrMercola/Coconut oil-cure/prevent-alzheimers. 2. Dr Mercola.com/coconut-oil 3. Hybridrastamama.com/160-uses-for-coconut-oil What’s the bottom line on coconut oil? Coconut oil is nearly 50% lauric acid. Lauric acid is incredibly anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal. The only other source of lauric acid that I know of is human milk. Coconut oil is a medium-chain fat. Medium chain fats are easier to digest. Medium chain fats are converted to energy rather than stored as fat in the body. Hungry for more info on coconut oil? Check out Dr. Bruce Fife, here. Coconutresearchcenter.org/article ********************************* Can use coconut juice/water to make Kefir also Healthhomehappy.com/using-water-kefir-grains -for-naturally-fizzy-soda ****************************** |
Yoghurt making
Ournourishingroots/-101-how-to-make-yogurt KEFIR culture is the best from the ancient yoghurt culture 'grains'. Ask in your health shop for Kefir grains or powder sachets or order the 'grains' online Healthhomehappy.com/all-about-kefir-- buy here Kefir is like yogurt, but with more cultures and it’s easier to make at home. Kefir ‘grains’ are beneficial microorganisims. Have milk- (choose any type of milk)- at room temperature, add a tablespoon of kefir grains (you can buy them here- or ask in health shop) per quart. Cover with cloth and sit in warm place for 12-24 hours shake gently or stir a few times during culturing. Kefir is 'done' to your taste or thickness, [it will taste tangy. ] Pour the kefir through a strainer to strain out the grains, then put the grains in milk to make a new batch. Keep the kefir yoghurt in the fridge and eat as is or with fruit or as a ‘drinkable yogurt’ or use in smoothies. Non-dairy milks will not set as thick. |