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I’ve been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and figuring out what to eat and what not to can be exhausting. I did download the Cronometer app to help keep track of my protein, calcium, vitamin D, Omega 3’s and other vitamins. I now make smoothies for breakfast, I had been using almond milk for awhile because I thought it’d be better than regular milk. Apparently I was wrong it has oxalates in which can negatively impact calcium absorption, so switched to 1%. Was also using a power green mix then read that Swiss chard and spinach also are high in oxalates, so switched to kale. Again it’s exhausting, I miss the days of my youth when I was oblivious. lol The app really does help though, especially with keeping track of the protein. I was really slacking there. I also now weigh and measure all my food, it’s tedious, but I feel better knowing how much of the above nutrients I’m getting daily.

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Omega 3’s in food seem to be the best combat food. Many are high in 6’s which harm your bones. Carlson lemon flavored liquid fish oil is yummy and I use one capful on my salad or just straight from bottle.
Prunes, walnut’s , flax milk, ground flax, chia seeds. All help.
I love avocado and olive oil and they are high in omega 6’s. I counter the 6’s with more 3’s.

Now if I could figure out what protein powder is best to add to my smoothies. Any recommendations ?