Calcium

MissingMinnesota

I am trying to up my calcuim intake but it seems that is where I am getting most of my sodium also. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get calcium that is low in sodium?

CinthyNair

I get my dose of calcium from milk. I also take calcium supplements, need the extra boost as I am working out 5 times a week now.

astrosnider

Here is a list from Suite101.com:

Foods High in Calcium
Calcium intake should come primarily from food sources. The ten best food sources of calcium are:

1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt contains 415 mg
1 cup fruit-flavored, low-fat yogurt contains 345 mg
1/4 cup nonfat, dry milk contains 377 mg
3 oz. canned sardines with bones contains 372 mg
1 oz. calcium-fortified cereals with 1/2 cup milk contains 350 mg
1 cup skim milk contains 302 mg
2 calcium-fortified waffles contains 300 mg
8 oz. orange juice or grapefruit juice contains 300 mg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese contains 338 mg
1 oz. Swiss cheese contains 272 mg


Read more at Suite101: Best Dietary Sources of Calcium: Top 10 Calcium-Rich Foods http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/best_dietary_sources_of_calcium#ixzz0h4rQKCZB

stroutman81

Dairy, veggies, grains, beans, nuts, etc. I'm not against a calcium supplement either, especially if you're eating a diet high in protein.

godblessourhome

i usually drink 2 glasses of skim milk (or one glass of skim milk and one yogurt) and eat a string cheese for my calcium. a girl can't live without cheese.

godblessourhome

Here is a list from Suite101.com:

Foods High in Calcium
Calcium intake should come primarily from food sources. The ten best food sources of calcium are:

1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt contains 415 mg
1 cup fruit-flavored, low-fat yogurt contains 345 mg
1/4 cup nonfat, dry milk contains 377 mg
3 oz. canned sardines with bones contains 372 mg
1 oz. calcium-fortified cereals with 1/2 cup milk contains 350 mg
1 cup skim milk contains 302 mg
2 calcium-fortified waffles contains 300 mg
8 oz. orange juice or grapefruit juice contains 300 mg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese contains 338 mg
1 oz. Swiss cheese contains 272 mg


Read more at Suite101: Best Dietary Sources of Calcium: Top 10 Calcium-Rich Foods http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/best_dietary_sources_of_calcium#ixzz0h4rQKCZB

great list! thanks!

08sweek

I take a calcium supplement as well, for most women it can't hurt, but ask your doctor. Osteoporosis runs in my family (not to mention I'm 4' 11" !) and I tend not to take in my fill of dairy products. Organic cottage cheeses and yogurts are excellent and they tend not to cause quite so much gas as the non-organics, at least, in my opinion!

MissingMinnesota

Thanks for all information. I don't think I can eat any more milk and cheese since I am always way over on my protein as it is. I make myself drink a glass of skim milk with breakfast (hate the texture of straight milk) and usually have string cheese or laughing cow cheese as one of my snacks. Still only getting about 40% of the recommended daily intake. I might have to look into the supplement but I am horrible about taking pills of any sort.