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Not Just
Dairy: Other Sources Of Calcium
by Low Jeremy
Are you
feeling tired most of the time? Does your mood swing swift from one frame of
mind to another?
Perhaps, you lack proper
nourishment. To other people, food alone does not suffice your body’s need for
a healthy well-being. Nowadays more individuals are into food supplements or
vitamins to fill in the nutritional gap they are experiencing.
Calcium is one great example of a nutrient which is normally less in an
individual’s diet. Because of this, more individuals are experiencing brittle
bones and teeth.
Nutritionists recommend that you ingest suggested dietary allowance of calcium
to complete your diet. Each group of individuals has different calcium needs.
For instance, an infant until he reaches the age of one need to have about
250-600 mg of calcium per day. On the other hand, toddlers between one to three
years old require about 500 to 800 mg of calcium per day. Preschoolers between
four to ten years old has calcium requirement of about 600 to 800 mg per day.
Teenagers need 700 to 1200 mg of calcium per day. If you are in your adult stage
which is normally twenty five years old and above, you need to have 800 to 1200
mg of calcium daily. You can observe that as a person ages, his need for calcium
increases.
Dairy and other milk products are your major sources of calcium. However there
are other alternatives to milk and milk products for you to be able to supply
your body with the proper amount of calcium.
Fruits and vegetables which are rich in calcium are the following:
• Orange
• Apricots
• Pears
• Prunes and other related prune fruits
• Broccoli
• Sweet potatoes
• Nearly all of the dark, green leafy vegetables
You can also obtain calcium through nut consumption. Some of the nuts which you
need to take are:
• Hazelnuts
• Chestnuts
• Brazil nuts
• Seeds such as sesame, pumpkin and sunflower
Fish and other sea foods can also be your source of calcium. Sardines and salmon
are known to have high calcium content. Other than that you can also choose to
ingest mackerel, shrimp, clams, flounder, and oysters.
If you think that food alone cannot provide you with enough calcium, then you
can decide to undergo consuming calcium supplements. It is recommended that you
consult with your nutritionist before taking any supplements.
For you to be in good physical shape you must take into consideration what food
items you are taking. By doing so you can ensure that you will not feel restless
most of the time nor have mood swings.
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