You may have gathered from my previous post on calcium that I have eliminated dairy from my diet. I have attempted to do this on and off for a while, but usually in a co-attempt to lose weight. As such, when I’ve attempted it before, I have been very strict with myself – not allowing oils, nuts, avocados etc. While I lost weight previously, I do admit I couldn’t stay on the bad wagon long.

In recent weeks I have had to reduce my dairy intake due to a previously unidentified dairy intolerance. This decision, coupled with an unfortunate hip fracture in a family member has got me thinking a lot about calcium, bone health and osteoporosis prevention and detection. This is the first of a few posts that will explore all of these topics in detail, starting with calcium metabolism.

Diets, exercise gadgets, weight loss pills – all making millions off you, but how long can you sustain them? How good do they make you feel? Check out what I’ve been experimenting with to find what makes me both feel and look good!

While finishing off the post on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet to our health, it occurred to me that while many people know cardiovascular disease = heart disease, many don’t understand the mechanisms behind it all. Now I’m not saying I’m fully versed in the area, but I thought that at least my limited knowledge may help someone understand the process better – and knowledge is power.

Only five months ago the USDA released their 2010 Guidelines, but they were complicated and long. Most people will never flip through the document let alone be able to work out what changes they need to make. This week the USDA released a new website and simpler guidelines for you and I.