Episode 28: Nutrition Tips for Maximizing Bone Health

Heidi Skolnik

March is National Nutrition Month, an excellent opportunity to review how our diet affects our bone health. You can learn to make healthier meal choices every day by understanding how to incorporate foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients into your diet. 

Heidi Skolnik is a national nutrition expert and former NOF board member. Heidi has influenced millions through her media work, writing and thriving consulting business. She has been part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at HSS in New York City for more than 20 years. Her company, Nutrition Conditioning, oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet and she has consulted with numerous Broadway shows. Heidi has also previously worked with the New York Knicks, New York Giants and New York Mets, as well as Olympic, collegiate, high school and recreational athletes. Heidi served on the board of The National Osteoporosis Foundation for 10 years and has co-authored 3 books including Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance; the right food, the right time, the right results.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM

• Your Guide to a Bone Healthy Diet

• Nutrition for Bone Health

• Calcium and Vitamin D

• Bone Healthy Ingredients

• Bone Healthy Recipes