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Non-Dairy Calcium-Rich Foods For Super Strong Bones

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But what do you do if you’re lactose intolerant, follow a vegan diet or simply don’t care too much for dairy?
You can turn to dietary sources of non-dairy calcium…
Truth be told, you don’t need to eat dairy for strong healthy bones. In fact, dairy isn’t as good for our health as it’s been made out to be. When it comes to bone mass, studies looking at meat eaters, vegans or vegetarians, show there is no difference between them. You may also be surprised to learn that some non-dairy sources provide twice as much calcium as dairy!

How much calcium do you need per day?The calcium recommendations are:
Age Daily recommended intake14-18 years 1300 mg19-50 years 1000 mg51-70 years Men 1000 mg, Women 1200 mg71+ years 1200 mgYou’ll notice for both males and females the calcium recommendations are the same throughout life except during the 51-70 year age bracket. At around 50, women’s estrogen levels drop, causing a higher rate of bone turnover. This leads to an estimated 10 percent loss of bone mass during the first 5 years of menopause. Therefore, it’s particularly important for women to pay attention to consuming the recommended calcium every single day.

The best sources of non-dairy calciumOne cup of cow’s milk has approximately 96 g of absorbable calcium.

The same amount can be found in the following calcium-rich foods:
Broccoli – 2 cupsChinese cabbage – ½ cupCalcium-fortified soy milk – 1.3 cupsCalcium-set tofu – 5.4 ozWhite beans – 2 cupsGreen leafy vegetables are also calcium-rich, providing around 60 percent absorbable calcium, while most dairy products only provide around 30 percent.

Green leafy vegetables (1-2 cups):
Bok choyCollardsKaleMustard greensThough calcium is a key nutrient in bone health, a wide range of other nutrients play vital roles as well — vitamin D, magnesium, protein, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin K and potassium. That’s what makes the above calcium-rich foods so beneficial — they are jam packed with nutrients that support higher absorption of calcium and strong healthy bones.

Other non-dairy sources of calciumEach of the calcium-rich foods listed below contains a calcium dose equivalent to 300 mg, which is approximately one-third to one-quarter of your daily requirements.

Almonds – 1/3

cupAlmond butter – 3-4

tablespoonsHazelnuts – 1/2

cupDried figs – 7-10

Navel oranges – 2

Sesame seeds – 2/3 cup

Sesame seed paste (tahini) – 5-6 tablespoons

Chia seeds – 1/2 cup

Seaweeds like nori,

wakame, kombu – 1/2 cup

Flaxseeds – 1 cup

Brazil nuts – 1.5 cups

Almond or rice milk – 1 cup

All beans range from – 1-2 cups

Sardines with bones – 3 oz

Pink salmon with bones – 4 oz

Ideas to incorporate calcium-rich foods into your everyday routine:Include a side dish of greens at every meal.Eat a small handful of nuts daily, especially almonds.Add chia or flaxseeds to a smoothie with almond milk.Add seaweed to soups, casseroles and stir friesEat sardines and salmon for lunch with a big green salad.Make a nut, flax and chia seed cereal topped with figs, almond milk and tahini.

source: Easyhealthoptions

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