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I know dairy foods have calcium, but what are good food sources?

April 26, 2017calcium Dairy food foods good sources

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I know dairy foods have calcium, but what are good food sources?

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Calcium is necessary for bones to stay strong, and every cell in the body needs calcium to work properly. Maintaining an adequate calcium intake is an important step towards good bone health throughout life. Luckily, there are many foods that contain calcium. Most people know dairy foods contain calcium but are unaware that low-fat and fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese actually have more calcium per serving than the regular versions. But did you know a cup of frozen broccoli has 94 mg of calcium? Or that 10 dried figs 270 mg? Dry roasted almonds pack 75 mg into each ounce. Many foods are made with added calcium. Look for calcium-fortified orange juice, cereals, breads and other foods. Check your local library for books on foods and their nutritional content, or visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Center’s Nutrient Data Laboratory on-line at www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp.