How to Get More Calcium Naturally

Calcium is vital part of a healthy diet. Many use supplements to help boost their calcium intake, but follow these steps to a more natural approach.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• the right foods
• the right drinks

1. CONSUME MORE DAIRY:
   Dairy is absolutely the leading source of calcium in any diet. The calcium found in dairy products is also the easiest for our bodies to absorb. Drink lots of milk ... skim of course, is the best for you. You can also meet your dairy needs with yogurt, low fat ice cream and cheese.

2. EAT DARK GREEN VEGETABLES:
   Dark green vegetables like kale, watercress, collards, beet greens and broccoli are all loaded with calcium. Spinach, though a dark green veggie, caries calcium but also has a chemical that binds to the calcium and keeps it from being absorbed by your body.

3. EAT SEAFOOD:
   Certain seafood, ones prepared with their bones, are rich sources of calcium. Some examples include sardines, canned salmon and oysters.

4. OTHER CALCIUM RICH FOODS:
   Other calcium rich foods include tofu, cornmeal, most canned tomatoes and some brands of molasses.

5. AVOID WHEAT BRAN FIBER:
   Fiber found in wheat bran reduces your bodies ability to absorb calcium.

[ljbinkop]

on 11/28/2009 I did not know that wheat bran disrupts the body's absorbtion of calcium, so thank you for the information. All great sources of calcium!

[knowball]

on 11/24/2009 Good suggestions for increasing calcium

[wesellforu]

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[ourlastchance]

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[jeni10]

on 11/8/2009 Terrific article. Calcium is so important for everyone. Thanks for sharing how to get more calcium naturally. 5*