These foods are enriched with calcium


Friends, calcium is an important nutrient among the essential elements for our body.  Calcium is very essential for our body.  Our bones are made up of calcium and phosphorus.  If our body is deficient in calcium, then our bones will start to weaken.  Calcium is very important for keeping our bones strong and for other body functions.  But how to get calcium?  So let's know about some calcium rich foods -

1 - Milk

 Milk is a storehouse of nutrients.  Almost all kinds of nutrients are found in milk.  Almost all nutrients are found in milk except for certain nutrients (like vitamin C etc.).  Milk is one of the main sources of calcium.  Milk is rich in calcium along with other nutrients.  Milk intake is very beneficial, especially for children, milk is very important, because of this, their bones will grow well.

2 - Green Leafy Vegetables

 Include green leafy vegetables in your diet.  Calcium is also found in good amount in these green leafy vegetables.  Apart from calcium, it also contains many other nutrients such as iron protein and vitamins.

3 - Chia seeds

 You must have eaten chia seeds at one time or another.  Chia seeds are also a good source of calcium.  You can make chia seeds powder by mixing them with dry fruits.  Lack of calcium will be fulfilled by its intake as well as it also gives strength to the body.

4 - ladyfingers

 Who knows about ladyfingers, we all have eaten ladyfingers, but do you know that there is a good amount of calcium found in ladyfingers.  If okra is seasoned, then okra should be eaten.




Note : The information in this article should not be considered as a substitute for a physician's advice. Please consult your treating physician for more details.



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