Another day another Kenyan breaks the world record. I have said on this blog many times that I have an affinity for the way Kenyans run. I always follow the events even when I am not able to travel to see them run. My son remarked that there would be no one he’d rather have hold his hand in an emergency near exit signs .
I would agree with him. There are 3 world records that are considered the holy grail of running. Daniel Komen’s 3000 meter record, the 800 m record by Wilson Kipketer and the 10,000 m by Bekele. I have serious doubts whether anyone will ever beat Daniel Komen’s time in my lifetime.
However, David Rudisha at only 21 years of age broke the 800 m record on his first try. I was there in the stadium and I have to say, it was as exciting as any soccer match. Kudo’s to these Kenyans. We can learn a lot from them.
We discussed a bit about the foods that you can take that can prevent osteoporosis. There is more
The best known mineral to ward-off osteoporosis is calcium.It both builds strong bones and helps keep them from disintegrating in later years.
Studies show that eating calcium when you are young equals stronger bones and fewer fractures when older.Women should enter menopause with the strongest,heaviest bones possible.At that time,when estrogen shuts down,calcium begins to drain from bones at dramatic rates.The idea is to keep bones strong by eating enough calcium to slow the losses.
However,calcium intake cannot overcome a genetic predisposition to osteoporosis.Calcium sources besides dairy foods,include kale and soybeans.
Vitamin D strengthens bones.
Be sure to get vitamin D especially if you are an older woman.There is loss of ability to absorb vitamin D as one ages.Vitamin D helps prevent calcium loss.Without vitamin D bones grow weaker.Excellent source of vitamin D are fatty fish and low fat milk.