Author for Practical Dietitians | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Recent Posts by Stephanie Turkel, MS, RDN, CPT:
It’s not so much what potatoes are doing to your bones as what they are doing for them. Potatoes provide several bone-strengthening nutrients. You may be afraid to eat potatoes because they have carbs… or they will […]
What Potatoes Do to Your Bones Read More »
Support physical activity by properly fueling your body every day. Bones depend on body movement to preserve their density, but they must be nourished to
Best Fuel for Bone-Building Exercises Read More »
B vitamins help your body process and use the macronutrients carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Studies have shown that three of these vitamins are associated with
B-Complex and Your Bones Read More »
Getting enough vitamin A, but not too much, protects your bones. Those whose blood values were too low in one study were at an
Vitamin A and Carotenoids… Are They Necessary for Bone Health? Read More »
Your bones are unbending, providing stiffness that keeps you upright and resistant to gravity’s downward pull. Together with your muscles, your bones
Critical Functions of Your Bones Read More »
Hormones shift as women approach 50. Your ovaries stop producing estradiol, the estrogen that protects the bones throughout life, has
2 Ways Hormones Impact Bone Health Read More »
Choosing foods and beverages wisely is critical for bone health. You probably know you need calcium and vitamin D, but many other
Lesser-Known Nutrients for Bone Health Read More »
Being diagnosed with osteoporosis can be scary and discouraging, like you’ve lost something you can’t get back, like you’re getting
I’ve Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis…Is It Too Late for Me? Read More »
Menopause, which usually occurs at the age of 51 years, changes many things for women. Often forgotten is the effect it
How Bones Change After Menopause: and What You Can do to Strengthen Your Skeleton Read More »
Keeping your balance is one major player in maintaining your independence as you grow older. The other is your bone
