Diet for Osteoporosis

Why do you say meds don't rebuild the bones? The bisphosphonates slow bone loss, but the anabolics do build bones.

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.

@rudysmom

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 ?

@gen55, I understand that, believe me. So far, I'm in that same boat.

What I didn't understand was saying anabolics don't build bones because they do.

All I have ever seen is eat calcium rich foods, like dairy, leafy greens, and fortified foods. I don’t do dairy and fortified foods usually means cereals with a lot of junk! Stay away from processed foods they have high sodium, sugar, alcohol and caffeine. Carbonated beverages as well.
Fruits, veggies, fatty fish(I’m not a fan), nuts and seeds…I take supplements! Calcium, Vitamin D with K2, magnesium and Omega-3’s.

@rudysmom

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 ?

Really, you want to make sure you're getting protein (healthy protein, not Big Macs), and calcium from food where possible. Vitamin D3.

@rudysmom

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 ?