Calcium Boosters
Calcium is a mineral essential to healthy bones, teeth and overall well-being. Getting enough calcium starts with adequate dairy intake. Three serving daily of milk, yogurt or cheese is the daily recommendation and will provide the most calcium. Here are some other ways to boost your intake throughout the day:
- Add dry milk to casseroles, soups, gravies and sauces. One fourth of a cup of dry milk adds 375 milligrams of calcium.
- Cheese sprinkles on top of salads, soups, chili and baked potatoes increase protein and calcium.
- Prepare and serve hot cereal with milk.
- Instead of starting your day with coffee try starting with a latte, steamed milk and coffee. If you order a “grande” you get almost two cups of milk.
- Dark leafy vegetables are other source for calcium. Include them in the weekly menus.
If you are struggling with getting enough calcium, start sneaking it into more and more foods for a calcium boost.
