The easiest way to get your calcium!
EAT IT!
I am reposting this oldie but goodie with all of the questions I have gotten this last week on calcium supplements and some of the new information that has been released regarding their use. I really feel like we should be getting our calcium from food. Primarily=plant based food considering some of the dangers of milk and soy in today’s food supply. Here are some of the best plant based sources of calcium.
Enjoy the best way to get your calcium–through your food. Yes friends, Citracal with D is a good supplement but there really isn’t any reason why we need to take an additional manufactured supplement when there are so many great foods that contain plenty of calcium. Edamame, oranges, beans, and kale all have great amounts of calcium and you get the benefit of all the other nutrients and antioxidants! Remember those free radical cancer fighters? Eat your veggies people! Eat your veggies!
The following is from http://www.healthaliciousness.com
#1: Collard Greens (Cooked)
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup Chopped |
| 210mg | 357mg |
| 21% DV | 36% DV |
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#2: Kale (Raw)
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup |
| 205mg | 137mg |
| 21% DV | 14% DV |
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#3: Turnip Greens
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup Chopped |
| 190mg | 105mg |
| 19% DV | 10% DV |
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#4: Garlic
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup | Calcium in 1 Clove |
| 181mg | 246mg | 5mg |
| 18% DV | 25% DV | 1% DV |
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#5: Arugula (Rocket)
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup |
| 160mg | 32mg |
| 16% DV | 4% DV |
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#6: Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Bunch Cooked (437 grams) |
| 118mg | 516mg |
| 12% DV | 52% DV |
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#7: Mustard Greens
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup Chopped |
| 101mg | 152mg |
| 10% DV | 15% DV |
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#8: Sun Dried Tomatoes
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup |
| 110mg | 59mg |
| 11% DV | 6% DV |
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#9: Spinach (Raw)
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup |
| 99mg | 30mg |
| 10% DV | 3% DV |
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#10: Okra
| Calcium per 100g serving | Calcium in 1 Cup Sliced |
| 96mg | 177mg |
| 10% DV | 18% DV |
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Read more at http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-calcium-vegetables.php#HctdUrebgCISwMHs.99
