Bones are the unsung heroes of our bodies, providing structure, strength, and a foundation for our overall well-being. Beyond their structural role, bones are a vital part of our health ecosystem, housing bone marrow that plays a crucial role in blood formation. Let’s explore the importance of bones, the essential nutrients they require, and how modern cooking practices, especially using metal cookware, may be inadvertently weakening them. More importantly, we will discover how Miriam’s Earthen Cookware can be instrumental in preserving the vital minerals & nutrients they need from food, thereby contributing to stronger, and healthier bones.
The Significance of Bone Health:
Bones do much more than just help us stand tall; they are dynamic organs involved in critical functions like producing blood cells in the marrow. Ensuring their health is not just about preventing fractures; it’s about maintaining our body’s ability to perform essential functions efficiently. The key to this lies in providing our bones with the nutrients they need, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and trace minerals.
The Impact of Cooking on Bone Nutrients:
One often overlooked aspect of bone health is how we prepare our food. Cooking in metal cookware can lead to the destruction of many of the nutrients our bones need. The high heat and reactive nature of metals can degrade vitamins and minerals – that are available only in small quantities, making them less available for our bodies to absorb. This nutrient loss might be a contributing factor to the increasing prevalence of bone-related weaknesses, such as osteoporosis and osteomalacia.
This is where Miriam’s Earthen Cookware comes in. Our pots are crafted from 100% primary clay a material that doesn’t leach harmful substances or degrade nutrients. When you steam vegetables or cook bone-strengthening meals in these pots, the gentle far-infrared heat preserves the essential nutrients.
The non-reactive nature of clay ensures that the trace minerals so crucial for bone health are fully available in the food you eat.The culinary choices we make have a direct impact on our bone health. By selecting ingredients rich in bone-strengthening nutrients and preparing them in Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we can significantly enhance their benefits. The slow and steady cooking process in Miriam’s not only keeps the nutrients intact but also ensures that they are in a form that our bodies can easily absorb and use. This holistic approach to cooking goes beyond mere taste, offering a path to improved bone health and overall well-being
Recipe Suggestions for Healthy Bones:
To assist you in your journey towards stronger bones, here are some Miriam’s Cookware friendly recipes that are both nutrient-packed and easy to assimilate:
Protein Packed Black Eyed Peas
Other Bone Strengthening Foods:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/surprising-foods-that-boost-bone-health,
https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/ss/slideshow-superfoods-for-your-bones
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/bone-health/food-for-strong-bones/
In addition to a balanced and nutritious diet, non-strenuous and low impact exercise that involves simple movements against gravity also strengthens the bones, ligaments, tendons and the whole system.
Why Choose Healthy Cookware? 