Eat For Strong Bones
Under Family Category: Family Health
Got Dairy? Dairy products are by far the most common food sources of calcium. Milk, cheese, yogurt, even pudding made with milk-are good sources of calcium, and products made from fluid milk also contain vitamin D. Milk, which has 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium per 8-fluid-ounce serving, and other dairy products are the primary sources of calcium that can be well-absorbed by the human body. In the United States fluid milk is also fortified with vitamin D, which makes dairy products doubly nutritious for bones.
Veggies Too! in addition to certain vegetables (such as broccoli, kale, and col-ard greens), tofu, almonds, and fish with bones (such as salmon and sardines) , are sources of calcium. Be aware, however, that it can take large quantities of these foods to equal the amount of calcium you would get in eight fluid ounces (1 cup) of milk. For example, it takes about four cups of cooked broccoli to squat the amount of calcium you would get in a cup of milk. But, when it comes to obtaining sufficient calcium, every little bit helps.
Don’t Do Dairy? Fortified milk alternatives are a good choice for some people who don’t consume dairy products. Juices, breads, cereals, and snack foods are ‘ just some of the calcium-fortified foods you can find in a typical supermarket. In addition, increasing numbers of foods and beverages are fortified with vitamin D. Read the food labels to check whether the product you are buying is fortified with calcium and vitamin D because not all brands are enhanced. Incorporate same of these products into your diet, especially if you “don’t do dairy.”
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