Guest guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Getting Calcium through FoodIf you're not taking supplements or consuming dairy or calcium-fortified products, you may not be getting enough calcium in your diet. Women should aim for 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams a day and men should get no more than 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day from all sources. The good news is that many foods are excellent sources of calcium. The following have been identified by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as being foods high in calcium - try adding these to your diet: 10 dried figs: 269 mg of calcium 3 oz salmon, canned with bones: 180 mg 1 oz of cooked dried white beans: 161 mg ½ cup spinach: 122 mg ½ cup turnip greens: 99 mg ½ cup soybeans, cooked: 90 mg 1 cup broccoli, cooked or fresh: 90 mg ½ cup bok choy, cooked or fresh: 80 mg 1 oz dry-roasted almonds: 80 mg -- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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