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Why two types of beans don’t double your 5 a day
The other day, my friend ate a meal with chickpeas and kidney beans and thought it would count as two of her 5 a day. But here’s the thing, it still only counts as one. Here’s why: Pulses (like chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, and dried or tinned peas) are the dried seeds of legumes. Nutritionally,…
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Add Pulses to your Plate
Beans, lentils, chickpeas are all types of pulses that are high in fibre, low in fat and contribute to one of your five a day. You can access the infographic below or you can read it as text only. Add Pulses to your Plate Pulses pack protein, fibre and 1 of your 5 a day…
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Summer Hydration for Healthy Bones
Summer is the season of barbecues, get-togethers and long sunny days. Sunshine helps your body make vitamin D, which is good for your bones, but it can also leave you thirsty. Don’t gulp down empty calories found in fizzy drinks! Quench your thirst and sip on some summery healthy drinks. Here are three refreshing options…
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What things affect vitamin D production in sunlight and how much vitamin D does the body make from sunlight?
Vitamin D is made by the sunlight shining directly on your skin (no sunblock or clothing). Sunshine contains UVA and UVB light. UVB light reacts with molecules in the body to make vitamin D. Vitamin D levels are measured by a blood test. They measure 25 hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH) vitD). The UK adequate level…
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30th Anniversary of the Manchester Central support group
The year 2024 marks 30 years of the Manchester Central Support Group of the Royal Osteoporosis Society. From our beginnings at Crumpsall Hospital in 1994 to online Zoom meetings in 2024. We continue to share information about osteoporosis and bone health. Offering a friendly and welcoming space for people to support each other and ask…
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Can I get vitamin D from the sun if I am inside sitting by the window on a sunny day?
It’s a sunny day and you are feeling the sun on your skin, but is it enough to get Vitamin D? You can get Vitamin D from sunlight but it depends In the UK you can get vitamin D from sun light if: So the answer is no, you can’t get vitamin D from sunshine…
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4 Essential Tips for Maintaining Bone Health as You Age
Ageing is inevitable but breaking a bone does not have to be. As you age your bones age too and over time they will become weaker. Looking after your bones can help you to keep moving and maintain your independence. These 4 tips will help to keep your bones strong: 1. Engage in weight-bearing exercises…
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3 tips for women aged 40 and over who are unsure of what protein to eat so they know what to add to their shopping basket
3 weeks ago, during an online talk a lady asked me a question about protein. “What protein is best as I don’t know what to eat. My doctor said I need to eat more as my muscles are getting weaker. But I heard there is “good” and “bad” protein but I don’t know which is…
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3 key issues for men and women to know about osteoporosis
3 key issues for men and women to know about osteoporosis Tanya, 30 October 2023 Osteoporosis is when your bones become thin and more likely to break. Millions of people around the world are affected by osteoporosis. It affects more older people as risk increases with age. But it is NOT a natural part of…
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5 ways adults can prevent osteoporosis and live an active life
You can prevent osteoporosis by looking after your bones throughout your life. Strong bones means strong muscles. So you are able to stay active and less likely to have a fracture from a fall. Here are 5 ways adults can build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis: Diet Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish…
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