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I'm Katie Adams, a registered dietitian with Decathlon Club, part of Western Athletic Clubs.
The best source of calcium is of course dairy products. Besides containing calcium, dairy
products also contain protein which will help keep you fuller for a longer period of time.
The optimum amount of calcium is 1500 milligrams a day or about 3 servings of dairy. Remember
to spread your dairy out over between 3 or 4 hours just as it takes 3 to 4 hours to digest
and absorb a meal, it takes that much time to absorb a serving of dairy. Calcium is also
found in some other unconventional food sources. Dark leafy greens such as broccoli and spinach
and kale all contain calcium both in their raw and cooked forms. Certain juices such
as orange juice might also be fortified with calcium, however you want to remember to limit
your intake of juice and especially be mindful if your juice has added sugar. Another source
of calcium are breakfast cereals and other grain products. They are often fortified with
calcium. I'm Katie Adams, a registered dietitian with Decathlon Club part of Western Athletic
Clubs and that is how to eat more calcium.