Sickle Cell

SOURCES OF CALCIUM

Food rich in Calcium

Food rich in Calcium

Calcium builds healthy bones and teeth and ensures your muscles, cells, and nerves work properly.  With being sick and hospitalised in the last few weeks,my bones need some help.   I am lactose intolerant; hence this post:

If you are like me, lactose intolerant, there are other ways to consume and add calcium to your diet.  And if you are not lactose intolerant, perhaps these food and drink could help some more.  People with Sickle Cell need all the help they can get food wise, if you can’t take diary products, there are other ways that you can help yourself in eating and having an intake of Calcium in your body to help those bones, that hurt like hell when one has a crises.

Calcium is vital to strong bones and teeth and some scientists are saying that people should be drinking and taking as much food rich in Calcium as possible all through one’s life.  

They say “Adults should consume about 1,000 mg of calcium per day (which translates to about one glass of skim milk, one thick slice of cheddar cheese, and one cup of plain yogurt).”

The main calcium contenders are milk, yogurt, and cheese, but dairy shouldn’t be the only dietary pit stop to fill up on this nutrient. Leafy greens, seafood, legumes, and fruit also contain calcium and many foods and drinks are fortified with the mineral. Just remember to try and pair non-dairy sources of calcium with vitamin D: The body needs vitamin D to help absorb calcium!

Food rich in Calcium:

White beans, canned salmon, sardines, dried figs, bok choy, kale, black eyed peas, almonds, oranges, turnip greens, sesame seeds, seaweed, collard greens, broccoli, edamame, figs,  okra, soya beans, soya drinks, nuts, canned tuna, shrimp, lentil, chickpeas, red beans, green French beans, apple, banana, apricot, currant, raisins, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, molasses, dark leafy greens etc…

Food fortified in Calcium: instant oatmeal, orange juice, soy milk, firm tofu, cheerios, bread made with fortified flour, enriched grains and waffles etc…

http://www.health.com

www.greatist.com

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com

www.webmd.com