|Artichoke and Tuna Panini with Garbanzo Bean Spread| Over the
long Canadian winter, especially for a hiker and polewalker it
is easy to become sedentary during the cold months. With the
warmer weather and the sunshine I find myself more inclined to
hit the trails with my poles. Walking or some form of exercise
is essential for healthy bones as well as muscles. The way we
live our lives can have a major impact on the health of our
bones. It's worth remembering that bones are alive and
constantly changing. Old, worn out bone is replaced with new
bone in a process called 'bone turnover'. A child's whole
skeleton is replaced within about two years. In adults this
process takes longer - about seven to 10 years. So...we need to
give our bones a helping hand. We think our skeleton will
provide a solid framework for life but it needs tender loving
care just like our skin, hair or heart! Susan of Food Blogga is
holding a Beautiful Bones event in support of osteoporosis. Like
many women she has osteoporosis. Check out