Understanding, Preventing and Overcoming Osteoporosis

by Jane Plant and Gill Tidey

• ISBN13: 9780753508930
• ISBN10: 0753508931
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Virgin Books

Summary

More than 10 million individuals have osteoporosis in the US today. 18 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk of developing the disease. This revolutionary guide shows how new science indicates that the overwhelming cause of the disease is the Western diet and lifestyle, and that it is possible to reduce our risk of developing it and to prevent further degeneration in sufferers. Includes practical advice, meal plans and recipes.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	iv
Introduction	v
Section 1
Bones of Contention	1	(28)
Bare Bones and Bags of Water	29	(16)
Boning Up	45	(22)
Balancing for Your Bones	67	(25)
The `Osteoporosis Plant Programme' -- The Food Factors	92	(12)
Lifestyle Factors	104	(30)
`It's An Ill Wind that Blows No One Any Good'	134	(21)
Section 2
The `Osteoporosis Plant Programme' Cookbook	155	(10)
Recipes	165	(115)
Good beginnings	165	(11)
Meals on the run	176	(16)
Salads, snacks and starters	192	(16)
Great grains and mean beans	208	(14)
Sensuous seafood	222	(12)
Poultry and eggs	234	(13)
Meats now and then	247	(8)
Vital vegetables	255	(13)
Delicious desserts	268	(11)
Glossary	279	(1)
Notes	280	(18)
Index	298