Best Sources of Calcium

You may already know and have heard enough about the importance of calcium in our body and how it helps in maintaining stronger bones and teeth. But what you may not know is that you do not need to take calcium supplements for getting that much needed extra calcium. There are enough foods which you can include in your everyday diet and still be able to augment your calcium intake on a daily basis. Listed below are some of the best sources of calcium which you can include in your diet.
1. Milk
The best source of calcium is, of course, milk. It is a natural source of calcium and has immense benefits. The milk which you get in tetra-packs nowadays is also good as far as the calcium content is concerned. And you can include milk in your diet in a number of ways: you can have it at any time during the day – for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can have it with cereals in the morning and you can have a glass of hot milk even before going to bed as well.
2. Spinach
Another good source of calcium is spinach. Many edible leaves like lettuce have calcium but spinach has a good amount of it and it is also otherwise beneficial in a number of ways. Include spinach in your diet and have stronger bones!
3. Fish
Fish like sardines, tuna and salmon are very rich sources of calcium because they contain very small and soft bones which you can easily digest and in the process, take in abundant calcium. Additionally, fish are also good sources of Vitamin D. Include canned fish in your diet and rest assured about the calcium requirement of your body.
4. Yogurt
Yogurt is a good source of calcium because it is a dairy product. All dairy products are good sources of calcium and it is more easily and extremely well absorbed by our bodies. Moreover, dairy products are also sources of essential minerals like magnesium and phosphorus.
5. Cabbage
Green leafy vegetables, especially those in the cabbage family like broccoli, cabbage and turnip are good sources of calcium and they are also very economical. Include a lot of green vegetables in your everyday diet and the additional nutrients (Vitamin K) present in them would also benefit your body in a number of ways.
6. Nuts
Nuts, seeds and grains are also moderate sources of calcium and they are worth being included in your diet because like all other foods they also provide additional nutritional benefits.

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