You may be surprised to learn that there are vegetables that contain enough calcium to meet your daily need for calcium. Therefore, cow's milk is not the only source of this vital element. Moreover, it is preferable to get calcium from vegetables.
Instructions
Step 1
We usually buy pasteurized milk from the store. But it turns out that pasteurization of milk creates calcium carbonate in it, which cannot be absorbed in the body. Therefore, the body will be forced to take calcium from the bones, which will eventually lead to the development of osteoporosis. In addition, milk contains an amino acid - methionine, which in excessive quantities can be harmful, not beneficial. For example, loss of calcium by the body and decreased thyroid function.
Step 2
The daily intake of calcium is different for everyone. It depends on both age and gender of the person. For example, women and men between the ages of 19-50 need about 1000 mg of calcium per day. And women over 50 need 1200 mg of calcium. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need 1500 mg of calcium per day.
Step 3
Calcium is vital for our body. It plays an important role in the secretion of a number of hormones and enzymes. The record holder for calcium content is sesame seeds. There are 980 mg of calcium per 100 grams of sesame seeds. Fresh herbs contain up to 350 ml of calcium. Garlic contains 246 mg of calcium, nuts - 250-300 mg, legumes - up to 240 mg, white cabbage - 240 mg, broccoli and turnips - 105 mg, spinach - 100 mg, green olives - 96 mg.
Step 4
Also, some fruits and berries contain calcium, for example, oranges contain 42 mg of calcium, raspberries - 40 mg, kiwi - 38 mg, grapes - 36 mg, and tangerines - 33 mg per 100 g of product.
Step 5
It must be remembered that vitamin D is required for the absorption of calcium by the body. Therefore, spend more time in the sun, eat foods such as fish and seafood, vegetable and butter, potatoes, mushrooms, etc.
