Good morning all🌟

[Pat-rick1]

Just saying hi

[AlexBee]

Good morning

[Hidden]

Morning how are you today

[Pat-rick1 in reply to Hidden]

I'm good thankfully, the sun is out and I'm looking forward to my walk later, it's something to do. 🤘

[AlexBee in reply to Pat-rick1]

Likewise! Working this morning as part of a very gradual return to work, looking forward to finishing at lunch time and taking the dog for a walk. Nothing like stretching the legs and fresh air

[AlexBee in reply to AlexBee]

Maybe not if the lovely Scottish weather has anything to do with it! The clouds are greyer than Richard Gere's hair!

[cat3]

Mmm, don't know where my morning's gone, but Hello Pat ; hope you enjoy your walk ...........I'm SO envious (broken foot). Have a good weekend ! Cat xx

[RecoveringH in reply to cat3]

Sorry to read you have broken your foot Cat.

If you haven't researched already, here is a summary from one website of foods to eat for speedy healing of broken bones. Hope you find it helpful. Get well soon x Best.

Top Foods to Heal Broken Bones

High calcium foods

The major mineral in bones is calcium, so try to include foods high in this important mineral such as sea vegetables, green leafy vegetables, salmon, sardines with bones, and unsweetened cultured dairy like yogurt, kefir, and amasai.

Vitamin K foods – Kale, broccoli, spinach, and other greens are high in vitamin K1, and raw dairy products like cheese and kefir are high in vitamin K2 which is essential for blood clotting and bone formation.

Clean lean protein – The body cannot rebuild lost tissue without protein. Try to get at least 4-5 oz per meal of organic, lean protein such as wild-caught fish or grass-fed beef.

Vitamin C – Is essential for manufacturing collagen an essential component of skin and tissues. Increase your intake of vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes.

Zinc – The chemical reactions necessary to rebuild the bone requires zinc. To increase your intake of zinc, add beef, pumpkin seeds, and spinach to your diet.

Foods that Weaken Bones

Alcohol – Promotes bone loss and increases inflammation which does not promote healing.

Salt – Sodium removes calcium from the bones. Try to limit your salt intake to less than 1500 mg (less than ½ tsp) per day.

Sugar and refined grains – Sugar and refined grains promote bone loss and provide very few nutrients for wound healing.

Cola and other sugar sweetened beverages – The phosphorus content of cola can actually remove calcium from bones.

Caffeine – Caffeinated beverages contain compounds that can bind to calcium, preventing calcium from being absorbed and therefore limits healing.

[cat3 in reply to RecoveringH]

Much of what's mentioned here is already included in my diet H. and I don't drink alcohol or have much intake of salt & sugar.

But I might just print out your post and shove it under a fridge magnet for my partner who's doing the shopping at present, (he's been temporarily demoted from partner to 'butler')

Thanks so much for your input H ! Hope you're doing ok. xx