Calcium Foods: Target Foods Containing Calcium, High In CalciumFoods That Contain CalciumSponsored Links There are many rich calcium foods that many people don’t even know exist. We will explore several rich calcium foods and explain the best way to get the calcium content from them. Of course the first of the five main food groups that comes to mind for most people when talking about calcium is the dairy group. But there are many other foods besides dairy products where calcium levels are even higher. So for this article we are going to exclude the dairy products altogether. Calcium rich foods come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Calcium is an important vitamin that we need for strong bones and healthy teeth. Calcium is an absolute must need nutrient for growing teenagers and aging adults. The adult body needs about 1000 milligrams of calcium daily to prevent osteoporosis and other diseases. At the end of each food I will have the amount of milligrams in each so you can get an idea of what foods with calcium you will need to eat and how much.
Sesame SeedsWhen I first learned that sesame seeds were foods high in calcium, about fifteen years ago, I didn’t believe it. I did the research and to my surprise I found that the little tiny sesame seed is loaded with calcium and makes a great calcium food.You can sprinkle sesame seeds on virtually any food for a nice nutty flavor. You can even make sesame milk from the seeds for drinking and baking. To make sesame milk, grind ¼ cup sesame seeds with 1-cup water in the blender or food processor. With a fine mesh strainer strain the milk juice. Use for drinking or baking. (1 tablespoon of sesame seeds is equivalent to 80 mgs of calcium)
Sardines in OilThe calcium content of foods, such as sardines in oil, are very good for your health, except for the fact they are in a can. Sardines in oil are loaded with more than just calcium, by the way.They have 24 grams of protein per can. Sardines also have omega 3’s, which cut the risk of heart disease, arthritis, and even depression. Sardines in oil should be eaten several times a week. (1 can of sardines is equivalent to 500 milligrams of calcium)
Dark leafy GreensHealthy foods such as kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, and broccoli are all foods rich in calcium, and are considered great sources of calcium foods. Both kale and broccoli are excellent greens that can be eaten raw, but Swiss Chard and Collard greens should be lightly steamed to bring out the bitterness.You can then drizzle them with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil and sea salt for flavor. (8 medium leaves of kale or Swiss Chard is equivalent to 143 Mgs of calcium)
Fresh Figs (not dried)Figs are an excellent source for calcium and they taste great too. Eating a handful of figs in the morning for breakfast is a great way to start your day and get a lot of your daily calcium needs. (Five figs provide about 250 mg of the daily-recommended levels of calcium)Blackstrap MolassesBlackstrap molasses is loaded with calcium. Eating two tablespoon of black strap molasses is like drinking 2 cups of milk! Besides that blackstrap molasses is loaded with other important vitamins that the body needs. (2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses has almost 118 milligrams of calcium)These are just a few high calcium foods that can be eaten to ensure you are getting your recommended daily amounts of calcium. There are many more sources of food to get your calcium needs met. And remember, diets having soda pop and coffee will both deplete the calcium levels in your body. You will need to eat more calcium rich foods to make up for that if you drink sodas and coffee every day.
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