Dairy Australia’s Healthy Bones Action Week

That is great that there is a healthy bones action week!
As you know I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and I want to scream to the world (even to doctors, because screenings don’t happen early enough!) that this is a condition that can hit at any age, depending on other medical conditions such as coeliac disease, IBD, and autoimmune conditions that require steroid treatment, to name a few.
When I was diagnosed I had already changed my diet to add extra protein for muscle building and to generally eat healthier. The only things I’ve done now is to choose kale instead of, or mixed with, other salad leaves, add bits of cheese with my lunch or as snack, add vitamin D, and some calcium supplement depending on what I get in my diet that day. I also take some other supplements that may be helpful for bone building.
Everyone in the northern hemisphere needs a vitamin D supplement at the very least in the winter! The sun we get up here simply isn’t enough especially during the winter months, and where I live, perhaps not even in the summer.
I can highly recommend whey protein. It’s packed with calcium, plus our bones need extra protein too! The protein drink (smoothie with berries, whey and fortified milk) I take on my training days (and will try to remember taking one daily) gives me about 500 mg of calcium! That’s the same amount as in the supplement commonly prescribed by doctors.
Obviously I’m continuing to lift weights (my trainer is giving me a nice heavy program now!) and can’t wait to get out for brisk walks again.

Thanks Sue, healthy bones are vital to us as we age. I’m enjoying some new activities which include weights and keeping uyp with my riding and walks, so hopefully it all helps.