Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-278) and index.

Introduction: Why supplements alone won't save us -- Part I. Take charge of your bone health -- About your bones -- Systemic factors that promote bone loss -- Choose natural foods for healthy bones -- Disarm anti-nutrients in plant-based foods -- Gut bugs can be a bone's best friends -- Considering supplements -- Phytoestrogens, cholesterol, and bone loss pharmaceuticals -- Speaking with your doctor -- Launch a plan and start cooking -- Part II. Cook for bone health -- Setting the stage -- Quick start -- Start the day -- Soups -- Salads -- Sauces, dressing, and marinades -- Small plates -- Main stage -- Sides -- Desserts -- Drinks -- Snacks -- Make-your-own.

"Calcium helps build strong bones, buts it's a myth that taking a daily calcium supplement will enable you to avoid potentially debilitating bone loss. Building bone requires a full complement of minerals and vitamins that too often are lacking in a woman's--or man's--diet in the quantity and combination required to prevent and treat osteoporosis. In this book, Dr. Laura Kelly and Helen Bryman Kelly provide scientifically sound guidance on how to monitor your nutrient intake and cook right for bone health to avoid deficiencies of the key players in bone metabolism--including calcium, magnesium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K2--and, in many cases, to avoid the use of osteoporosis drugs. Follow their instructions for creating your own personal nutrition plan and enjoy delicious bone-healthy meals from a selection of more than 100 recipes ranging from sauces and small plates to soups, salads, main dishes, and more,"--page [4] of cover.