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Originally Posted by ConeyIsBabe
I've been on the Med/Diet for several years and it seems to be working for me; at age 74 I'm healthy and don't need to take any prescribed drugs to stay that way. However, I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis ~~ need to eat gluten-free and dairy-free ~~ weigh only 116 and would love to gain some weight but don't know how to without eating "junk"  |
What was your diagnoses based on, a standard bone density test? Bone density cannot determine bone strength. Low bone density does not always mean low bone strength. The book that explains that is titled, "The Myth of Osteoporosis" by Gillian Sanson.
Also, not all testing equipment is calibrated to give the same results. So you might test low in one area and normal in another.
After reading this book I got the impression that treatments don't work very well because you can build up bone density but it doesn't guarantee that your bones will be stronger.
The bottom line: The best one can do is to maintain good health and strength so as to keep from falling because falling is the number one cause of breaking or fracturing bones.
Gaining weight: Have you tried gaining weight by eating nuts? Nuts contain good fats and are calorie dense.