Calcium is an essential mineral, which plays a major role in the growth and development of an individual, especially children. Apart from being necessary for building strong bones and teeth, it aids clotting of blood as well as functioning of nerves. The most-abundant mineral found in a human body, calcium gets eliminated from the body on a daily basis. In fact, out body loses around 1/3rd of its calcium in a day. Therefore, it is necessary to consume calcium rich foods or supplements regularly. Given below is a list of foods that are high in calcium. Ensure that you make them a part of your everyday diet.
Calcium Rich Foods
- Almonds
- Anchovies
- Baked beans
- Banana
- Black Turtle beans
- Blackstrap molasses
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Brussel sprouts
- Cabbage
- Calcium-fortified bread
- Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal
- Calcium-fortified orange juice
- Calcium-fortified soy milk
- Cheese
- Chickpeas (Chhole)
- Collard greens
- Collards
- Cowpeas
- Eggnog
- Kale
- Milk
- Milk Chocolate
- Navy beans
- Ocean perch
- Okra
- Peas
- Rhubarb
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Sesame seeds
- Shrimp
- Spinach
- Tofu
- Turnip greens
- White beans
- Whitebait
- Yogurt
