The KTK Bone Health Diet
What is so important about bone health? Last week, my daughter was playing flag football just for fun. Then she turned her ankle and heard a snap. Her teammates helped her off the field but she knew something was seriously wrong with her ankle. At the Emergency Room an X-Ray revealed her bones were broken on each side of her ankle. Later in the week she had surgery by a very well-known and respected surgeon. The doctors and nurses were polite and provided excellent guidance on pain management and recovery. But not one word was spoken about diet and what foods to eat to aide the healing process. As a result, I decided to come up with the KTK Bone Health Diet based on my knowledge as a nutritionist, some web research and knowing what my daughter liked to eat. What nutrients are needed for strong bones? Calcium – most people know that calcium is needed for our bones. About 99% of all the body’s ca...