Natural calcium for your bones

Foods that naturally contain calcium also supply other minerals which direct the calcium into bone rather than soft tissues like arteries, kidneys and eyes. A food source of calcium from an ocean algae is a safer choice than rock calcium because it is a natural balance of nutrients. Food calcium is also safer because it is effective at a lower dose. Less calcium means less arterial plaque. With AlgaeCal you can do more with less...and that is safer. Products like AlgaeCal Plus, Source of Life Garden Calcium, and Garden of Life Vitamin Code Grow Bones contain this type of natural calcium.


The calcium complex in Bone Strength Take Care is derived from a specific plant form called Lithothamnion Calcareum, sustainably harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline. Much like organic vegetables, this sea plant is allowed to mature naturally and then sustainably harvested to deliver its optimal nutritional value.

Either way, natural calcium seems to be a less constipating option, and can be considered as an option for patients with a history of kidney stones.






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Vitamins that taste good

I have many patients who complain that they stopped taking vitamins due to taste.
Here are recommendations of things I or my patients have tried. A couple of items, I included because they look fun (tell me how the calcium malted milk balls taste)...
Some can be found at your grocery store or pharmacy.

Also check out my Bariatric Surgery Supplements blog. Many other chewable and liquid options can be found there.

See my vitamin D blog for liquid, chewable, and topical options.

See my Omega blog for delicious options for those of you to object to fishy tasting supplements.

I also included some topical supplements that do absorb and provide some benefit.

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Constipation ideas... and increase your vitamin intake also

Often, pregnancy constipation can be managed with lifestyle changes. Consider these steps:

Drink plenty of fluids. Aim for eight 8-ounce (237-milliliter) glasses of water a day. Fruit juice — especially prune juice — also can help.

Include physical activity in your daily routine. Daily walks and other aerobic activities can help prevent and treat pregnancy constipation.

Include more fiber in your diet. Choose high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains. With your health care provider's OK, try fiber supplements, such as Metamucil.

Many constipation remedies also have extra vitamins and minerals

Colon maintainence in pregnancy

can be used to relieve constipation, and may help with water retention and weight maintainence

Magnesium Oxide (tablets, gelcaps, or powder)

One should strive for a dosage which will stimulate two to three bowel motions per day. This dosage may be as much as two heaped teaspoons a day or as little as one half teaspoon daily. Remember to listen to your body.
The magnesium oxide should come in white powder form and is generally mixed in half a glass of water. Substances which are mildly acidic, such as lemon juice or apple cider can be added or follow the ingestion of magnesium oxide. These mildly acidic substances enhance the digestion of the magnesium oxide.
Magnesium oxide should not be taken with meals. That is, at least an hour before or after eating. Since magnesium oxide liquefies toxic matter, it can be expected that the bowel motions will be loose. This is not diarrhea but the result of the hydrating effect of magnesium oxide. After the initial intensive or gradual cleansing period, some people will find it beneficial to use magnesium oxide on a regular basis. A general principle is to take enough so as to stimulate regularity. Because magnesium oxide produces water and oxygen it is safe to use on a regular basis.

Benefiber with calcium
3g fiber and 30% daily calcium
can be used regularly

Benefiber plus heart health
An excellent source of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid (33-35%)


Fiber choice with antioxidants
The main source of fiber in FiberChoice® is inulin, the same kind of fiber you'll find in fruits and vegetables.
just two tablets provides 45% of your Daily Value of Vitamin C* and Vitamin E*, and 40% of your Daily Value of Beta Carotene.*
This can be used daily.













Fiber Choice plus Calcium

50% of your daily recommended calcium in each dose
Equal to as much calcium as 14 oz. of milk
More calcium per dose than other fiber supplements
Inulin - fiber to help boost calcium absorption**
Vitamin D added





















Fiber Choice with chromium

Fiber Choice weight management contains chromium picolinate, a naturally occurring compound that aids in metabolism. Each 2-tablet dose contains 200mcg of chromium (167% of daily recommended value.)
can be used regularly




Psyllium Fiber (Metamucil, Konsyl)
can be used regularly
Metamucil can be found with calcium added




Bran cereal or a fiber Cereal (at least 6 grams of fiber daily)

The regular consumption of prune juice or plumsmart
The regular consumption of oatmeal



Miralax one week course
rare use in case other regimens are not effective

be sure to drink 2 liters of fluid (preferably water) daily


If you use splenda, do you know that it comes with added fiber (1 gram)?

Splenda with fiber

Calcium fortified foods

Calcium is very important, but most of us do not get enough.

In addition to the large number of calcium rich foods that are naturally found, like milk and cheese, a lot of foods are now fortified with calcium.
Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving! Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are fortified with as much as 1,000 mg of calcium in each 1 1/3–cup serving. Add a cup of milk and you will get all the calcium you need for the day. Fortified foods are a handy way to get vitamins and minerals into your diet. To add calcium to hot cereals, cook them in cow's milk or fortified soymilk instead of water.

Calcium-fortified orange juice
Calcium-fortified soy milk
Instant oatmeal
Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins
Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast

Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg)

6 Meatless Beta HCG diet recipes

In countries where cottage cheese made from skimmed milk is available 100 grams may occasionally be used instead of the meat, but no other cheeses are allowed.

Cottage cheese is often eaten straight where it is like the curds of the nursery rhyme food "curds and whey".

100 grams of cottage cheese contains 72 calories.

Some people following the diet may want to substitute this for various reasons:
1. Convenience... does not need to be cooked
2. You are tired of eating meat
3. You need food high in Calcium

Tomatoes and cottage cheese

This makes a great side dish or snack.

Cherry tomatoes or 1 tomato, cut into quarters
1 Cup cottage cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

In a bowl, add cottage cheese and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.


Radishes and cottage cheese

Trim the ends off of the radishes and peel a band of radish-skin from around the middle of the radish. Steam the radishes in a covered microwave safe container for 8 minutes, or until fork tender. Add to a bowl of 100 g of cottage cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Can also use paprika, garlic powder, onion powder to taste.


Strawberry Cottage Cheese


100 grams low fat or part-skim small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1-2 packets Splenda

Blend well. Use a blender, or mix with spoon. Serve immediately or soon after making.


Cottage Cheese with Baked Apple

1 medium apple(s)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 dash(es) nutmeg, ground
100 grams cottage cheese, low-fat, no-salt-added

Preparation

1. Remove the seeds from the center of the apple with a paring knife. Cut through the skin, all the way around the apple, about an inch from the bottom. (This prevents the skin from shrinking) Place the apple in microwave safe dish

2.Inside core of apple, dust with cinnamon and nutmeg.

3. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, until apple is thoroughly cooked.

4. Spoon cottage cheese into the center to complete filling the opening. Enjoy.


Broiled Cinnamon Grapefruit and Cottage Cheese

1/2 grapefruit topped with cinnamon and broiled for 3 minutes
100 grams cottage cheese

If you put the cottage cheese on top while it is warm, you will get a melted, cheesy effect.


Applesauce and cottage cheese with Cinnamon

1 serving cottage cheese
enough applesauce to cover (1 cup of applesause is 100 calories, about 1 medium apple)
cinnamon to taste

Preparation:

Simply put a serving of cottage cheese in a small bowl and smooth it out evenly. Cover with a cup of applesauce. Sprinkle with cinnamon.


You can also eat apple chips with cottage cheese. Look carefully at the serving size and limit how many you eat to 80-100 calories, approx the same as a medium apple.