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November 19, 2019 • Healthy Living

How to Get Optimal Levels of Calcium from Food

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Current recommended daily calcium intakes for adults are:

1000 mg for males and females < 51

1200 mg for females 51+

If you consume three daily servings of a calcium-rich food (see below) and make a point to regularly consume green vegetables like collards, kale, turnip greens, broccoli, and cabbage you should achieve optimal intakes.

CALCIUM-RICH FOODS:

  • 8 ounces low fat or non-fat yogurt (plain best)
  • 1.5 ounces cheese (part skim or 2% milk best)
  • 6 ounces calcium-fortified orange juice ( avoid if weight or diabetes and issue)
  • 8 ounces skim or 1% milk
  • 8 ounces calcium fortified soy milk
  • 3 ounces sardines with bones
  • ½ cup tofu made with calcium sulfate
  • 3 ounces canned salmon with bones
  • 1 serving calcium-fortified cereal (those providing 30% or more of daily value/serving)

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