Practical Dietitians

03/30/2026

Thank you, Dallas Dietetic Alliance, for inviting us to share bone-protecting strategies for the peri- and postmenopausal woman at the Spring Conference.

03/24/2026

Enjoying a well-deserved meal today after presenting online for Skelly Skills.

We gave a live webinar on optimizing bone health with nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

We munched on falafel, veggie couscous, and a spinach and feta pide.

03/21/2026

Do you like dairy but have trouble tolerating the lactose?

You can choose from lactose-free milk, such as Lactaid milk or fairlife milk. Plant milks are also lactose-free. For more on Conquering the Milk Aisle, check out our blog.

Dairy and non-dairy (plant based) milk products vary vastly. The one you choose may or may not be the best for your bones.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘

Be sure to eat your green veggies like broccoli! 🥦

Find out if it contains calcium and other good-for-your-bones 🦴 nutrients in this blog.

Broccoli not only delivers calcium but potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber and phytonutrients.

03/14/2026

There are numerous reasons why it's good to have shelf-stable milk. This often forgotten milk can be a great addition to your kitchen and when you need milk but don't have a way to keep it chilled. We explain more in our 3-minute video.

In this video, we examine shelf-stable milk, how it differs from refrigerated milk, and how it can be used in daily life. Any liquid milk that has been opene...

03/07/2026

It's National Nutrition Month & National Women's History Month.

We celebrate women for their hard work and accomplishments.

Caring for ourselves can often be forgotten as we get busy in our daily lives. We serve as a resource on nutrition, wellness, and strong bones for women, providing easy strategies to keep oneself healthy and strong.

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02/28/2026

It's American Heart Month! 💗

Did you know the mineral, potassium, a nutrient found in plants 🥦 is good for your heart and bones?

Check out our 2-minute video to learn more about this and other minerals that keep your bones strong 🦴 and where to find them.

In this video, we are partnering with plants for strong bones featuring 3 vital minerals in plant foods. We found 6 everyday foods that contain all 3 bone-bu...

02/21/2026

Three weeks ago, we posted about Grace's bone density scan. 🦴

After learning she has osteopenia, she shares the changes she plans to make with her 🥦 food intake, 💊 supplements, and 🚶‍♀️ exercise in our latest blog post.

The diagnosis of osteopenia jolted me. Once I received my T-score results, I found my bones were in better shape than I initially believed.

02/14/2026

Without adding any extra sugar, you get an array of flavors and just the right sweetness for your Valentine in this dessert. 💘

Warm frozen cherries in the microwave for about 1 minute to heat and release their juices. Add 1 tsp cocoa powder, mix until creamy, and add a dollop of Cool Whip.

02/07/2026

This exercise, "standing on one leg," can improve your balance!

Starting with feet hip-width apart, holding something that will support you, lift one leg and hold for three seconds. Repeat with the other leg.

Keep the leg that is supporting you in alignment (thigh in line with your foot) so that your hip isn't jutting out. Repeat the entire exercise 3 times. For more exercises to strengthen bones and improve balance, grab your copy of "Eating for Better Bones."

01/31/2026

Have you had a bone density test?

If so, did you get your T-score results? Grace recently underwent her first bone density scan, and she shares her experience and T-score results in this blog. 🦴

She was initially told she had osteopenia, but it turned out to be better than initially reported. After reviewing her T-scores, she realized what she needed to work on and that most of her skeleton was healthy and dense.

To help you, she explains how to prepare and what to expect from a bone density scan.

What to know about a bone density test and interpreting the results, a first-hand account of my experience.