How to: Up your calcium intake

January 27, 2012, 12:00 amnewidea

It’s essential for keeping bones and teeth strong – especially in the over 50s – but most of us aren’t getting enough calcium.

How to: Up your calcium intake
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Calcium Tip #1. Aim for two serves of dairy a day.

A serve equals a glass of (preferably low-fat) milk, a small portion of cheese or a small tub of yoghurt. Egg yolks are also a good source of calcium.

Calcium Tip #2. Can’t or won’t eat dairy?

Explore dairy substitute options such as calcium-fortified soy yoghurt, soy milk or rice milk with added calcium. Also, tofu is a good source of calcium.

Calcium Tip #3. Want more options?

Other great sources of calcium include 100g of almonds, tinned salmon or sardines with bones, green leafy vegetables and 30g of tahini (made from sesame seeds and found in hummus).

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  1. Sydney04:33pm Monday 30th January 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    ..Calcium can also be found in pretty much every fruits and vegies. After intake make sure you stay in the Sun (off peak hours..ehh?), so this calcium stays in the body and do its fabulous job.

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