Saturday, 18 October 2014

Food Articles Rich in Calcium Other Than Dairy Products




This is dedicated especially to those people who hate to have milk every day and still want to have a good calcium resource in the body required for bone health.



  •    Almond: A single nut of almond is said to contain 265mg calcium. Also find plentiful vitamin E, iron and potassium adequate enough to strengthen your bones. So start having a handful of almonds everyday in the form of milk shakes, cereals or almond butter.
  • Broccoli and other dark green leafy vegetables: A bowl of broccoli contains approximately 170mg of calcium. So broccoli can go hand in hand with milk in terms of calcium.
  • Sesame seeds: 100 gms of sesame seeds contains as high as 975mg of calcium that is sufficient enough for a daily requirement to keep your bones and teeth strong.
  • Figs and prunes: Among dried fruits it’s the figs and prunes that contain 90-100mg calcium in a pair. They are rich in potassium and boron that prevent from breaking bones.
  • Soymilk: For those with lactose intolerance soy milk is a great alternative that serves around 300mg calcium per cup. Amount of proteins is even more than that of cow’s milk. So plan a meal with soy milk flavored with other spices.

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