The researchers believe that the phosphorus in the meat improved retention of calcium. Other research has demonstrated the risk for osteoporosis is strongly tied to the amount of potassium and magnesium consumed. The five key components of the healthy diet are protein, calcium, magnesium and potassium, and vitamin D, consumed in sufficient quantities. Protein in food is slowly released into the blood stream allowing for maximum utilization of amino acids. When minerals or proteins or other nutrients are 'loaded' into the system your body must work hard to remove the overload.
Most countries eat four or more meals per day.
Eating protein early in the day and at more than one meal will feed your body best. Typically one would eat the amount of whole, natural, preservative free protein that would cover the palm of your hand at each meal. Two eggs at breakfast or cottage cheese in your oatmeal. Fish, poultry, meat or cheese at lunch and the same with dinner. Vegetarian source proteins are less concentrated so the 'palm of the hand' measure won't work.