The Shocking truth about Osteoporosis..

Hello!! In this weeks episode Im chatting to Dietitian Aveen Bannon for our last podcast together - we are chatting about the silent disease, Osteoporosis. We talk about firstly how to prevent this disease because often times it goes undiagnosed until it’s too late. Please share this one with everyone as it can effect everyone!!! Along with the podcast I have done a Mat Pilates Class - this class is great for anyone but in particular those with osteoporosis!! Just click on the class to go straight to it! Please get in touch with any feedback or questions you may have.. For more Pilates inspiration check out my instagram @pilatesbyjennifer

Calcium Rich Foods

The best sources of calcium come from dairy foods: (we require 3 portions as an adult every day of calcium rich foods)

Milk

Cheese

Yoghurt

Non Dairy sources

Sardines (with bones)

Green Leafy veg

Calcium enriched soya or nut milks

Tofu

Things to consider…if you are avoiding dairy, you may require twice as much of non dairy sources to meet your requirements

Vitamin D helps the absorption of Calcium - most of us could benefit from taking a supplement in Ireland

Along with eating calcium rich foods - we need to make sure we are doing weight bearing exercise - to keep our bones strong, running, walking, lifting weights, body weight exercise (yoga or Pilates). If you have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis its important to get some advice with an exercise plan - contact your physio or doctor - as starting into a weight lifting programme with already being diagnosed could put your body at risk of fracture…we need to start slowly!