Calcium rich , non fatty foods - suggestions??

i am also facing the same problem

I have noticed that many foods do not give a calcium content even when I know they do contain calcium. This is because food packaging doesn't always give calcium content so the value is not added to the database.
Dairy products, nuts, seeds, green leafy veg, tofu, some fish (herring, sardines) are all high in calcium.

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If you're really having trouble, you can get a calcium supplement. I take them because I have medication which can affect my bones. I take the generic version of Viactiv, which is a pretty delicious calcium chocolate-flavored chew.

Brocilli, puha all your dark green leafies. Tinned salmon, eat the soft bones too. You can get a great product from healthstores made by lifestream, it's a powder that you can add to almost anything and would contain no calories, fats or carbs.

Unfortunately when we are dieting diary products are often the first to go. But as woman it is super important to get enough calcium and high impact excercise too to build bone density. Good luck

(I also think some of the foods we track do have calcium but it's not been added or wasn't on the nutritional analysis, so we may be getting more than we think)

Is there a lot of calcium in Greek Yoghurt? I think I am only consuming about a third of my requirement, will have to make more of an effort.

Milk is pretty much one of the best sources to get calcium and the fat content helps the body absorb it. Spinach and dark greens are good too but really not enough (especially as a women) to get adequate intake. Tinned salmon and sardines are good proteins to have in your diet because the bones provide lots of calcium (so long as you eat them). Yoghurt and nuts can also provide good calcium.

I have noticed that many foods do not give a calcium content even when I know they do contain calcium. This is because food packaging doesn't always give calcium content so the value is not added to the database.
Dairy products, nuts, seeds, green leafy veg, tofu, some fish (herring, sardines) are all high in calcium.

very true

Thanks a million to all of you. I used to eat the fruit yogurts every morning but then i realized that they were too sugary so i swapped them with Activia Laban - but i guess it is not enough. I eat salads as well - and i'll definitely give it a shot with the salmon, sardines and more milk.

I have recently read an article about Osteoporosis and how calcium deficit affects the bones - so i've got kinda scared.

Thanks again.

Generally, that's only something to worry about if you are chronically under your recommended daily intake or your body has problems absorbing the calcium. Make sure you're getting plenty of vitamin D in your diet, as well, as that's what helps your body absorb it. There is such a thing as too much calcium, which can cause its own set of problems in the long term. Being active and doing some strength training will also help keep your bones strong.