Get Your Calcium From Peas?

April 16th, 2008 by yeahtips | Filed under Nutrition.

The link between strong, healthy bones and calcium is irrefutable. However, many women tend to ignore this fact and steer clear of the dairy aisle. This may be due to fat content, lactose intolerance or a simple dislike of all things dairy. However, there are other ways to get the recommended 1,000-1,200 mg of daily calcium.

If dairy’s not your thing, try some of these milk-less sources:

Green, leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, and collards.
Peas, lentils and chickpeas.
Raw nuts and seeds including sesame seeds.
Fruits such as prunes and figs.
Salmon.

All it takes is a little planning and you can easily intake the right amount of calcium. Or, if none of these food options are doing anything for you, why not take a supplement? There’s only good health to gain.