Your body is amazingly good at managing calcium when you give it steady, moderate supplies from real food. Dumping large amounts from pills can confuse the control system, leave calcium in dangerous spots like arteries, and fail to build bones as well as hoped. That’s why many experts now say “food first” and only supplement if tests show you truly need it.

Starting a food intake journal doesn’t require special tools. A simple notebook is all you really need. But, in this day and age I recommend using your smartphone 'notes' app for convenience, because we always have our phone with us.

Balanced eating is not about strict rules or fad results, but about understanding your unique body and providing all the nutrients required for health and wellness. By identifying your food triggers and helpers, you can make choices that support your health, properly nourish your body and understand enjoyment and awareness of healthy food.

Have you ever stopped and really looked at whats in your fridge and/or pantry? Continue making changes in your home.