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Are you getting enough calcium in your diet?

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by Barbara G., May 14, 2014.

  1. Barbara G.

    Barbara G. Moderator Staff Member Member

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    Currently, I am a stay at home mom. My daughter has needed a lot of medical care. I am also an x-ray tech and have done a lot of bone density studies in the past. So, it is always on my mind to be sure to get enough calcium in my diet.

    Are you getting enough calcium in your diet?
     
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    I have a huge problem with this! I am slightly lactose intolerant. Some types of cheeses bother me, but any milk makes me feel sick the rest of the day. I take supplements, but I doubt they can replace calcium from a natural source.
    What other ways can I get more calcium?
     
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    I am registered in the medical field as a radiology tech and have had training on bone density testing. When we do the tests, we are looking to make sure the body has gotten enough calcium and minerals (diet related). One can still have issues with bone density due to heredity and other factors, too. We regularly instructed patients on calcium in their diet.

    I am home right now because of my daughter has required attention due to medical issues. Needless to say, there are a variety of things you can use to get calcium in the body through foods. I know not all of these will apply to you since you are lactose intolerant, but you may find some use of the list:

    milk
    yogurt
    eggs
    cottage cheese
    ice cream
    powdered milk
    cheese
    broccoli
    kale cabbage
    okra
    turnip greens
    spinach
    alfalfa sprouts
    asparagus
    canned bamboo shoots
    beets canned
    carrots canned
    celery
    cauliflower
    cucumber
    eggplant
    garlic
    lettuce
    mushrooms
    mustard greens
    onions
    green chilies
    tomatoes
    green beans
    potatoes
    apple juice
    avocado
    banana
    grapes
    lemon
    orange
    pineapple
    cherries
    cranberries
    watermelon
    strawberries
    pomegranates
    apricots dried
    acai berries
    mangosteen
    goji berries dried
    blueberries
    almonds
    some meats and fish
    soy beans
    white beans
    chickpeas
    ginger root


    Some sources are better than others in the amount of calcium you will get from a serving. Hope this helps you get a better idea of just how many foods can contain calcium.
     
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    This list makes me feel a lot better about my calcium intake. Many of them I eat almost every day, like spinach and kale. Yum! Thank you for this great list. I'm going to give myself a challenge to make a crock pot meal with items from this list! I'll post my results to the recipe thread later.
     
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