By Maye Musk, MSc(Dietetics), MSc(Nutritional Sciences), RD(Registered Dietitian) To look good and feel young, we need to have a lot of energy and stay healthy. Focusing on good eating and activity habits to prevent ageing diseases like osteoporosis, will keep us walking upright and aging beautifully. WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS? Osteoporosis is a silent bone disease that leads to loss of bone mass and is widely prevalent...

Cheese is the most misunderstood food around, mainly because of its fat content. Eating cheese has its own benefits. It has high quality protein and is high in calcium as well as phosphorous, zinc, Vitamin A, Riboflavin and vitamin B12. As it is rich in calcium, it prevents dental decay as it is low in sugar ie milk sugar lactose compared to other milk products. So cheese can protect your teeth by fighting...

It is impossible to lose weight if a low calorie diet is not combined with exercise. As we know, exercise burns off extra calories and fat, improves the metabolism and there’s more to it. Exercising regularly can improve your bone density. Constant dieting can make you lose calcium from bones. It is always advisable to take advise from a dietitian as they will provide you healthy diets with adequate calcium...

Lactose intolerants are those who cannot digest milk sugar lactose from dairy products. So the calcium requirements are not fulfilled hence they are at higher risks of developing osteoporosis. On several surveys it has been noted that there are thinner bones visible in the scan of those who are lactose intolerant than those who are not. Many of the lactose intolerant people have higher levels of Parathyroid...

Ever thought about pumpkin seeds which we hardly use. They are quite nutritious and a powerhouse of vitamins. They are the ultimate health boosters and one of the tasty healthy foods. If you do have zinc deficiencies, then these seeds are for you to eat. Although they are small in size, they are high in calories ie. 569 calories for 100 grams. They have most of B vitamins along with other vitamins and minerals...