While good bone health starts in childhood, it’s never too late to make positive changes. It's important to know that you can support your bone health and help prevent osteoporosis by maintaining a healthy lifestyle—and self-care plays an important role in doing so!
Maintaining Bone Health on a Plant-Based Diet
I decided to start eating a plant-based diet when I was fourteen. I read that research shows that meat and dairy products are contributing to our planet’s climate crisis, while plant-based diets, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans can help protect the planet. It’s important that people who eat a vegetarian diet also get enough calcium to build and maintain strong bones.
Bone Buddies Education and Support Group: Virtual & Open to All
The Bone Buddies virtual online support group is open-to-all and meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am Central Time on Zoom. On the weeks when they don’t have the support group meeting, the group meets on all the other Saturdays at 10:00am Central Time on Zoom for free exercise sessions. A healthy eating discussion also takes place every third Thursday at 2:00pm Central Time on Zoom.