<b><i>Can a healthy diet prevent Osteoporosis or make a difference in the health of patients whom already have developed the disease?</i></b><br><br>In a word, yes. <br><br>An estimation of 44 million Americans are at risk for Osteoporosis today. The disease eventually affects 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 5 men, which is expected to double in the next 25 years.<br><br>Most physicians encourage not only an active lifestyle, but also a balanced diet to help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Indeed, people with Osteoporosis often report considerable improvement in their well-being after changing their eating habits. <br><br><b><i>Cooking Well: Osteoporosis</i></b> features over 100 recipes designed to improve daily functioning and aid in the treatment of this disease. <br><br>The book also features:<br>* An overview on how to live with osteoporosis<br>* A list of foods to avoid<br>* A meal diary and checklist to track your progress<br><br>All recipes and meals in the &quot;Cooking Well&quot; series have been specially created by renowned health and diet expert, <b>Chef Marie-Annick Courtier</b>, and <b><i>Cooking Well: Osteoporosis</i></b> is an invaluable resource for your nutritional healing.