Avoid These Ingredients If You Have Osteoporosis With Mira Dessy

During childhood and early adulthood, our bones develop their strength, but as we age, our bones lose calcium, causing bone thinning. A solution to that issue is embracing a bone-friendly diet and lifestyle to strengthen our bones or minimize age-related bone loss.
However, the best diet to prevent osteoporosis is not just eating calcium-rich foods. It’s also about avoiding certain foods and ingredients that can impact your bone health when consumed in large quantities.
You might find it surprising that some ingredients you thought were good for you are harming your bones and overall health. And that's what I'm here to discuss with my guest, Mira Dessy, better known as The Ingredient Guru.
A holistic nutrition professional, author, and popular public speaker, Mira knows that it's not just what you eat but what's in what you eat. We also know you can't just give up dark chocolate or coffee and other food additives, so we're providing you with healthy options so you can start gradually making healthy swaps to what's on your kitchen table.
Are you curious about what ingredients to watch out for? Let's jump into another informative episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast!
“The biggest tip or tool that you have to be able to take control of your health and wellness is to develop the habit of reading the label.” - Mira Dessy
In this episode:
[00:00] - Intro
[02:48] - This additive that is present in every grocery store is harming you
[04:58] - How to know if your deli meat is safe
[08:11] - Why being brand-disloyal is a good practice
[14:15] - What is Calcium Disodium EDTA, and how does it affect our health?
[18:03] - The danger of taking too much caffeine
[21:26] - Non-caffeinated coffee alternatives you can try
[28:20] - The effect of eating dark chocolate or desserts at night
[29:57] - You think low fat is good for you? Think again!
[32:30] - Understanding what is in the liquids that you drink
[34:43] - How to know if what you are drinking is good for your health
[36:14] - The biggest tool that you have to take control of your well-being
[40:40] - Here's a great tip to boost your health
Resources mentioned
MORE Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health Summit - morebonehealth.byhealthmeans....
The Kitchen Table - Mira's monthly membership - thekitchentable.thinkific.com
The Pantry Principle: How to Read the Label and Understand What's Really in Your Food - www.amazon.com/Pantry-Princip...
Connect with Mira Dessy
Community for Holistic Wellness - thekitchentable.thinkific.com/
More about Margie
Website - margiebissinger.com/
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[@donnadiesburg7451]

I drink one 10 oZ Cup of Black Coffee a day, and Im not stopping.

[@karenredding9439]

I was putting the Great value heavy whipping cream in my coffee every morning. I ended up at the hospital with high blood pressure and chest pain. They prescribed me medication to thin my blood. I started reading labels and when I looked up the carrageenan I stopped using the whipping cream, and all my chest pain and blood pressure went normal. I'm not taking medication now. Thankful for this yt channel getting the word out.❤

[@TheIngredientGuru]

I'm glad you were able to have such a good result from giving that up!

[@reneerote7153]

Thanks, just threw my heavy whipping cream with carrageenan away!

[@TheIngredientGuru]

@@reneerote7153 Glad to hear it!

[@bluewaters3100]

I use an organic pasture raised liquid whip cream in my coffee with no issues.

[@evabrent9347]

You were using the stuff from a spry can ?

[@believ100]

I cannot read the labels with my bifocals so I take a photo of the label and then I can zoom in the photo and read it easily.

[@loubock3238]

Great idea!

[@TheIngredientGuru]

That's a really good way to do it. You can also look many of them up online, which allows you to zoom in.

[@donnadiesburg7451]

yes

[@margiewaldie1760]

Good idea

[@deliarealtor]

Great tip, thanks.

[@miriamneuman2545]

Carageenan, EDTA, low fat foods, caffeine

[@kidges3132]

Thanks 😊

[@marywan1431]

I’m great full to learn from your knowledge .🎉 thank you.

[@bettycesky4947]

Deli meat is processed, so best to avoid it altogether if possible. I don’t eat it anymore.

[@plazas1242]

I mainly eat steak and green beans I try to stay away from processed foods they all have fillers gums all kinds of chemicals even the vitamins I was shocked to see my probiotic vitamins had Microcrystalline cellulose, which is wood pulp. That really made me mad I send an email to the company saying I will not be buying their garbage anymore, Vitamins are not cheap.

[@donnadiesburg7451]

Wow, yes, you are eating a good diet! One I'm trying to follow. I've done great in the past, and now I need to again. And it's satisfying isn't it?

[@marywan1431]

Thank you bout, you are beautiful people. Program is greatly appreciated 🎉

[@deliaocampo4340]

Not drinking coffee and carbonated drinks and even bread always reading ingredients and labels 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@reba5679]

Vegetables high in oxalates bind to calcium as it leaves the body. Learn which foods are high in oxalates and limit these foods. Spinach should be totally eliminated from diet.

[@lynnsalberg5647]

So true!!! Everyone should have a list of high oxcalate foods

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

Spinach smoothies in my 40s/50s caused me to develop a big stone in my right kidney...way too big to pass, over 2cm. Still there; according to urologist, it won't hurt me even though I often suffer lower right back pain. 😢 Also, my parathyroid malfunctioned, causing calcium to be leached from my bones. Now osteopenic. Parathyroidectomy has corrected blood calcium levels. Drinking lemon water to help dissolve kidney stone, but I am going to have another doctor look at this situation. Oxalates can be dangerous. Go to Sally K. Norton's site, or buy her book to help save bones!

[@anitamahalley7612]

We add lemon juice ( citrate) in spinach to avoid oxalate .

[@TheMemoriesAlive]

⁠​⁠@@jellybeanvinkler4878thank you for mentioning Sally K Norton. Noticed her KZbin channel is rich on Oxalates. Wow Mind blowing!

[@lindas.7083]

I eat only Boar's Head deli meat. The majority of theirs have no nitrates and also some very good lower sodium options. (not zero sodium) No carrageenan either.

[@ABab-jf2jb]

Kombucha and chocolate are trigger food for migraine headaches.

[@MsBuffalopoo]

What about GRAS ingredients? GENERALLY recognized as safe. How many countries other than the USA allow companies to lie about ingredients with this ridiculous label? Here’s a tip for reading teeny lettering on labels. Take a picture of the ingredients with your phone and enlarge it. Thanks for these videos. Very informative.

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

I love this video. Relaxing.

[@catherinehoffpauir6323]

So much to learn! Thank you

[@patriciacarboni2634]

I want to learn about all the additives in our food but I find this overwhelming. I don’t even know how to start. It seems that there are health dangers lurking in everything we eat.

[@believ100]

There are quite a few additives that are not legal in Europe, but allowed in USA. Some are known as carcinogens. Makes me wonder why our politicians think we are expendable but are European cousins are cared for. ?

[@lucybellescott7531]

If they say natural flavors, don't buy it!

[@deliarealtor]

And if try to eat right, then the experts say the way you cook the food is harmful to your health.

[@KT-ml1sy]

Read labels. If there are more than 4 or 5 ingredients- probably no good. Pass.

[@bettycesky4947]

This is in pet food also!

[@dergeokennels4179]

There is no fresh food at a store. Farmers market and share butchered cow with a farmer.suppot the little guys they have the great quality food.😊

[@patriciamoran9143]

That's a broad statement. It depends on the source. If local sources bring in produce, and eggs, for instance, it will be fresher.

[@deliaocampo4340]

Rule of thumb no processed foods always buy organic foods any kinds as long organic 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Can you believe organic?

[@bluewaters3100]

Many organic foods will use seed oils which aren't good for you. You still ned to read the labels.

[@lucybellescott7531]

FDA now allow Bill Gates toxic aPeel into organic food too! So make sure your store does not allow it. They don't have to label it either.

[@janekraft1359]

I used to drink Great value almond milk cause it was cheaper. When I would use it in n Mac and cheese, my stomach would literally hurt for two hours . I finally found out it was carrageen. The internet said milk by. Silk did not contain .Been drinking that brand ever since. No pain.

[@lynnsalberg5647]

Malk is wonderful too

[@mariamccormick5424]

Silk has bad oils in it, you might want to try Mooala Unsweetened Almond Organic Milk.

[@bluewaters3100]

Costco carries organic Silk Almond milk which is difficult to find. Most stores do not carry Silk organic.

[@yadealone]

Almond milk also spinach high in oxalates.

[@user-ls3mw2vd2j]

How much spinach can I eat that won't harm me?

[@ABab-jf2jb]

Kroger sells Heritage Farm chicken breast has carrageenan in the ingredients. Please check before you buy.

[@TheIngredientGuru]

Sadly that's a common additive. Several grocery stores that make and sell rotisserie chicken also use carrageenan in their recipe.

[@LesleyMowat]

Great info here! I go for PFSA free mineral waters only as well. Pellegrino Essenza brand has no PFSAs. It says natural mineral water but also has carbon dioxide in the label. Is that an issue? .

[@sophieamirian6726]

VERY INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE SUBJECT ❤ THANKS A WORLD FOR SHARING BUT THOSE ARE UNAVOIDABLE DUE TO GREEDY FOOD COMPANIES. ITS A SHAME FOR HUMANITY

[@KT-ml1sy]

They are not unavoidable. I just looked in my fridge, and I didn't find any items that have the ingredients she mentioned. But you HAVE to read labels. For ex: cottage cheese. The store brand where I shop has both guar gum AND carragenen in it, along with preservatives and a bunch of other crap. I read the labels of every brand I could find and one brand, Daisy, has milk cream and salt. My rule of thumb - If I look at a label and there are more than 4 or 5 ingredients, it's probably a no-go for me.

[@romeliamorales9189]

Some Protein drinks, like Ensure, Pimier have carrageenan.

[@carolblair2845]

Plus loaded with sugar and carbs!!!

[@plazas1242]

I don’t know why they have to add the garbage ( carrageenan ) we have to fight the companies by not buying anything with it.

[@debramccawley1714]

Only shop the fresh produce and meats sections and you don't have to worry about these questionable ingredients in processed foods.

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

Really! Way too many processed foods being discussed in comments. And in content of video. Meat, eggs, healthy dairy, fresh organic veg. It's all we need.

[@bitrudder3792]

It's important to start reading the ingredients on even things like meat, and paying attention to the label and the numbers on the produce.

[@Summerkirsom]

Glad you are spreading this information. Very important vegan 45 years and learning more everyday about the importance of whole foods.

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

Mira needs to get with Sally Norton on cutting back on high oxalate foods. Quinoa = high oxalate.

[@CH-hm8ud]

Oxalate it shouldn’t be use by people who has kidney conditions, specially kidney stones. I have a beautiful spinach and not every day but, sometimes I eat it for years. My friend is an urologist he said the same thing. Miss information to the public. Now I always say to much of any food, it’s not good for you. Moderation is the key.

[@bitrudder3792]

@@CH-hm8ud oxalates Accumulate and can cause all kinds of symptoms that you wouldn't necessarily associate with that food especially if you have been "moderate" with it. Most people do better keeping it low from the start.

[@CH-hm8ud]

@@bitrudder3792 According to scientist, even bananas,blackberries,strawberries,apples, apricots,lemons,peaches,cherries, have low Oxalate, when you cook the longevity spinach you reduce the Oxalate, including benefits, it’s medicinal, combat diabetes, improve liver health, its fiber promote digestion and guts health, they are even talking about the possibility of its anti cancer properties. I have a neighbor she is 83 years old, God bless her soul, she still clean her yard by herself, she always eat her longevity spinach, she said has been doing it as long as she remember, she doesn’t has kidney stone. My nephew produces kidney stones, from protein, he has to be clean every so often, never he has eating spinach. I have been eating spinach for six years, I am 70, I don’t have kidney stones, I painted my entire house inside, outside, attended a big garden, canning, I painted even my driveway. I eat as much as I can from my garden, but still in moderation. I don’t eat a whole cabbage just because I love them, I would eat 1/2 cup. Moderation and some exercises go a long way. Good luck 🍀.

[@annemariefisher1559]

Agree. Just go CARNIVORE 😊

[@user-wg3uf9we3j]

Thank you! This was so informative. Do you have a recipe for making healthy bone broth?

[@beexsmith1]

Set rinsed raw organic chicken into Pressure Cooker. Cover entire chicken with organic veg and/or chicken broth; add fresh (diced/seeded) organic Meyer lemon; 1/4 cup fresh crushed leaves of organic lemon thyme; 1 tsp freshly crushed black pepper corns; 1 whole white sliced medium onion (or five stalks chop green onions for Miso taste); 1/2 tsp Celtic salt (best brand: '82 Minerals'). Set on stove on medium pressure cooker for 4 hours. After cooking time bones of chicken should 'fall apart' - if not add more liquid, reseal pressure cooker, and cook for additional time (2 hours more?) This is not only a bone broth but a bone stew that supplies the bone minerals and vitamins. Remember to discard the knuckles at the end of the bone's grissel as they will not dissolve in pressure cooker. Seal and freeze in glass jars for 3 months. Bon Apètite

[@deliaocampo4340]

With bone broth you can put some potatoes carrots red onions and bochoy 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@bitrudder3792]

Bone broth is problematic for some people and healing for others. But you don't even have to get fancy with it. Pure distilled water over bones/meat, and you can add a dash of organic vinegar, organic/biodynamic wine, lemon juice… Some acid that helps call nutrients out of the bones. Skim off any physical debris that floats to the top. Done. You can add vegetables as you like, if you don't mind plant toxins.

[@annemariefisher1559]

I save all of my bones that I have eaten from meals put them in the freezer till you have a full bag put them in a big pot. Add some nice spices boil them for 3 to 4 hours. Simmer. Strain and I put them in 1 quart bags. Let it cool and then freeze have one every day, there’s no better broth we are carnivore so the bones from our steaks and our lamb. Also save all of your egg shells. They are loaded with natural calcium rinsed them and put them in the fridge. Throw them in with your soup broth. Let it boil, strain everything. Yep that’s it.

[@lauratheis3621]

You could google the meat your buying like the brand name and such also for ingredients 😊

[@generic_official]

What about calcium chloride? I found that ingredient in a can of kidney beans.

[@janisbell7880]

Please comment on making a bubbled water at home using CO2 cannisters.

[@TheIngredientGuru]

@janisbell7880 I think that can be fine as long as that's not the only source of water you drink. The carbonation can cause issues for some people if you have too much of it.

[@ingridharris4782]

. Why is it still on the market to buy

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Malabsorption issues so do bacteria lactobacillus reuteri and Betaine HCL+ pepsin bc low stomach acid. Do cheese & sardines for calcium…

[@betzib8021]

Just don't buy anything with more than the one ingredient.

[@sandyweaver6686]

Mine says mineral and carbon dioxide. What about that?

[@ukelilly]

What brand of mineral water was held up during this interview ? I didn't catch the name.

[@cgcporsiempre5330]

Gerolsteiner.

[@BeeKind_1]

What’s the difference between stock and broth? I’m in Australia, stock has a lot more protein on the label?

[@bitrudder3792]

there doesn't seem to be any general agreement on that question about stock versus broth. The usual question to ask for health purposes is whether or not it was made from bones or flesh or both. And I've seen the terms used interchangeably for that. Sometimes people distinguish between whether bones are roasted as to whether the resulting liquid is called stock or broth. So no matter what the dictionary says, just ask the company what the heck they're doing.

[@geraldineverheul4757]

find a.butcher and buy your own beef bones and chicken feet. have the bones cut length wise. make your own broth. there are thousands of recepies on the Internet.

[@geraldineverheul4757]

do not buy anything packaged or canned and if possible, buy free rango eggs and chicken.

[@dddp6680]

Ehat about gellan gum in almond milk?

[@bitrudder3792]

almond milk is full of oxalates, As are all nuts and nut products. A modest amount of low oxalate nuts (Macadamia is a delicious choice) is a better choice than trying to replace dairy milk with something that isn't milk.

[@mwallm5906]

According to the CORNUCOPIA Institute DEGRADED carrageenen is a possible human carcinogen. It is also found in many brands of cat food.

[@christinakuczora4862]

It’s found in sausage type rolls of refrigerated dog food also.

[@NonieK2267]

I first saw carrageenan in big letters in a package of chicken breasts that I bought from Fry's ,(Kroger store and it was Brand of (Heritage)I looked it up and decided to take it back. This was not deli meat.

[@Keith-vw7sb]

what is the name of the bottle that Margie showed toward end of this? It was out of camera view with the split screen

[@armidasanjose6331]

Yes please, viewers want to see the name of the water drink to be useful.

[@barbs1298]

GeroSteiner

[@margiebissinger6980]

It is Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

​@@margiebissinger6980 Interesting. I never heard of that brand but I will look next time I shop 😊

[@jeanv2929]

Wait what? Does Carbonated water have phosphoric acid in it?? It’s not an ingredient on the label. I usually drink La Croix …it says only carbonated water.

[@ChrissyScavezze]

La croix has natural flavors that could be toxic. I’d drink spindrift instead.

[@lynnwilliams5432]

No have to list

[@TheIngredientGuru]

Hi @jeanv2929 Carbonated water typically does not contain phosphoric acid. It is, however, slightly acidic so I do not recommend drinking more than 1-2 servings per day.

[@bitrudder3792]

No, but because it is acidic do you want to use some xylitol or other alkaline food in your mouth after drinking it, just like you would after having a soda, and waiting a bit before you brush your teeth. If you are having any kind of problem with your bones, it may also be affecting your teeth.

[@stormyweather8798]

What do u think our stomach acid is? Ha!

[@aemami7698]

I am so confused... somebody says to take none fat dairy... and now you say some fat intake is okay. What should i do to control my chlostrol? Please help me.

[@TheIngredientGuru]

Hi @aemami7698 Dietary cholesterol typically doesn't have a huge impact on blood cholesterol levels, those are from what's produced in your liver and intestines (only about 20% comes from your food). If your cholesterol levels are high I would encourage you to work with a holistic nutrition professional to create a protocol to help you lower your cholesterol.

[@bitrudder3792]

I highly recommend that you read "the cholesterol Hoax." The lower your cholesterol, the more likely you are to die from any cause. The higher your cholesterol, the more likely you are to live longer and healthier. Cholesterol is the building block for all of our hormones, and repairs cell walls. if your cholesterol is high it may mean that you have recently been eating cholesterol rich foods and it may go down shortly after the lab test is done for all you know. It may also signal that your body has a lot of repair work to do. When statin drugs were discovered, the normal range for cholesterol was lowered which was a really good marketing campaign. Monitoring and prescribing statin drugs is a cash cow for the medical and pharmaceutical companies. It has no effect on whether or not people get heart attacks, etc. healthy fat is healthy, especially in the context of a healthy diet which doesn't necessarily mean what we were taught. There's a whole political game that resulted in the statin industry. Same with some other medication. Keep studying, keep learning, and study your own specific situation… If you are fortunate you might find a natural - oriented practitioner, MD or otherwise, who can advise you as to which is better for you among the different choices. Bottom line, we were told the absolutely wrong thing about consuming fat. Basically, the food pyramid should be upside down from what we were told. Give or take a few adjustments.

[@aemami7698]

@bitrudder3792 Thank you so much for your kindness and explaining it thoroughly.

[@gretchenschulzepixiedust]

What about drink that is carbonated water, stevia, flavors, and "citric acid"; is citric acid in drinks bad?

[@reba5679]

Citric acid is good. Phosphoric acid is bad.

[@TheIngredientGuru]

Typically the citric acid is corn based so unless it says it's made from non-GMO corn you are getting glyphosate residue which I do not recommend.

[@geoc1005]

Citric acid is no good. That along with natural flavors are two of the worst things and yet they're in almost everything in a package!

[@lucybellescott7531]

I cannot eat sugar or dairy milk. I bought Redwood Hill Farm's plain Goat Milk Kefir. I was looking at the ingredients of all the Kefirs, and I saw this one was using goat milk of course, and lots of probiotics. I thought Great! I ate it 2 times in my oatmeal, and got pain in my stomach. hmm This was the only new item, so I didn't eat it for next 2 days, no problem. So I looked at the ingredients again. To my surprise, as the very end, it says it contains Milk!! I'm hoping I can return this to the store.

[@patriciamoran9143]

It contained dairy milk?!

[@user-pv6ph8ry6s]

they 0robably meant goats milk

[@annier6]

YES - it infuriates me to pick up either cream or butter and find additives - absolutely unnecessary and I won't buy them. Even Land O Lakes who sells butter that contains only cream and salt, sells heavy cream with carrageenan! One heavy cream you an always count on is from AE (Anderson Erickson) Dairy.

[@patriciamoran9143]

Kerry Gold from Ireland doesn't have carrageen. It does have some canola oil, though. Vermont cultured butter is the best American sources butter I know of. Excellent ingredients and ethically produced so that it doesn't spoil

[@esperanzaliszewski1893]

How to spell keriginin?

[@deliaocampo4340]

Kerageenan

[@christyhelferich2325]

Carrrageenen

[@user-fn8li4dm7p]

CARRAGEENAN

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

I'm bummed because mayonnaise is the only condiment i can eat and it has EDTA in it. Maybe I can find one without...thanks for this list .

[@djija9993]

Make your own... i was brought up makink mayonnaise for my mother... simle... a egg yolk, add a continious thread of oil and keep mixing it fast with fork.. uninterrupted... it will thickened and you have mayonnaise.... and a lot better than Hellmans. Voila!

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

I make mine with an immersion blender. One cup olive oil in small wide mouth mason jar (bullet cups work, too), drop in whole egg, salt and Dijon mustard to taste. Lower blender over egg and start on low. As the egg and oil blend, lift blender a bit and grab the rest of the oil by tipping and turning jar. Takes less than a minute. Olive oil is strong, but so much more healthy than commercial products! No preservatives, so must be used in a timely manner.

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Also it has soybean oil too. A heavy seed omega 6 oil.

[@lynnwilliams5432]

So carrageen phosphoric acid gums . If we don’t get all foods from USA what does organic mean around the world? Cultured fish and such too besides glyphosates? Bysodium EDTA .

[@lynnwilliams5432]

81 yrs osteoporosis fractured femoral stem didn’t know exerciser looked tre’ healthy. But do caffeine! Yikes Having problem with atrophied gluteus medius because after finding second fracture from a fall on concrete.

[@bettycesky4947]

Kombucha has caffeine

[@user-ce8cc7ev5b]

Phosphorisc acid.

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Your turtle neck looks so warm….

[@bitrudder3792]

Just looking at turtleneck kind of makes me want to put on a tank top.

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

Just eat high-fat carnivore, and BOOM, no need to read labels. Meat, eggs, fish, saturated fat, etc, and that's it.

[@georgiadim5333]

What about CAROB powder as a substitute for a hot chocolate drink?

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

I don't think it has caffeine so probably a good idea! I remember being able to buy carob bars that were like chocolate bars but I think the chocolate industry took exception to that! I used to buy them all the time and then they just disappeared. I never see care of powder in the natural health stores anymore, but I assume that can be bought online.

[@joanbalser1634]

It doesn't have caffeine.

[@georgiadim5333]

Dear @Sav.. thank you for your reply.

[@reba5679]

Not Carob or cocoa. Carob is very high in oxalates. Oxalates bind to calcium as it leaves the body.

[@lynnwilliams5432]

I heard Dr Lustig say calcium oxides is most Ca available compound.