Boost Bone Health With Nutrient-Packed Smoothies With Dr. Dana Cohen and Margie Bissinger

Happy Bones, Happy Life

Do you struggle to get the nutrients you need for better bone health and reducing inflammation? If so, you’re not alone! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Dr. Dana Cohen, integrative medicine expert and author of Fuel Up and Quench. Dr. Dana shares how small, easy tweaks like incorporating nutrient-packed smoothies can create transformative changes in your health.

We dive into how your blender can help you maximize nutrition, reduce inflammation, and support bone health. Dr. Dana’s practical tips make eating healthy food achievable, even with a busy schedule. She also shares her philosophy on harm reduction, breaking the cycle of shame around food choices, and up-leveling your wellness one step at a time.

Are you ready to fuel your body and transform your health? Tune in to this insightful episode and start your journey to better nutrition and healing!

“Nutrition and diet are the fastest ways to better health—faster than any medication I know of.” ~ Dr. Dana Cohen

In this episode:

- [02:05] - Fuel Up and its link to Quench

- [07:55] - Overcoming habits with harm reduction

- [12:14] - Ultra-processed foods and their health risks

- [16:12] - Blending: nutrients and hydration made easy

- [18:15] - Changing tastes with diverse smoothie ingredients

- [25:38] - Why diversity is important for our health

- [27:55] - Full-meal smoothies for balanced nutrition

- [31:39] - Hydration hacks: eat your water

- [36:45] - Big health gains from small changes

- [38:33] - Finding your reason for getting healthy

- [42:50] - Products to improve your health

Resources mentioned

- 2025 MORE Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis & Bone Health - https://tinyurl.com/strongbones2025

- Dr. Dana's website - https://www.drdanacohen.com/

- Fuel Up: Harness the Power of Your Blender and "Cheat" Your Way to Good Health by Dr. Dana Cohen - https://www.drdanacohen.com/fuel-up-book

- Quench by Dr. Dana Cohen - https://www.drdanacohen.com/Quench-Book

More about Margie

- Website - https://margiebissinger.com/

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en

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