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Foods rich in calcium
hi! my grandma had bone problems and i don't know how to spell what she had but you probably know what i mean right? in school they were talking about the same thing in health class and she said that if we ate calcium rich foods we would not get that disiease. great but how much milk and cheese can you eat?! are there any other foods that have calcium but maybe don't make you so fat?
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Osteoporosis is something that most women are prone to when they're older, whether they eat a lot of calcium rich foods now or not. Its a part of menopause and a natural life cycle. Foods rich in calcium that are healthy are broccoli and kale. You can easily research lots of vegetables with calcium in it. I would say eat as much as you can now while you're young and healthy, but your body's ability to process the calcium will not be as good as it is today, but you can always start by maintaining good health now so your body processes calcium well for as long as possible.
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Cooked kale, spinach, white beans, broccoli, red beans, pinto beans. Wild salmon also. Basically you just need to eat healthy..fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating too many acid-forming foods like flesh meats, dairy products, flour products, salt, sugar, and caffeine can pull calcium out of your bones. Sugar is best avoided completely. Although homogenized and pasteurized milk does have high amounts of this important mineral, it is not well absorbed or utilized in the body. Milk products often contain high levels of toxins like bovine growth hormones and antibiotics. You also need to exercise and go for walks and get plenty of sunshine. You will also need foods with vitamin D. Your body needs an adequate amount of vitamin D to properly absorb calcium through your intestinal wall. If you stress too much, calcium can also be pulled from your body, so don't stress so much and live healthily and you'll be fine. Dried fruits, nuts, and herbs also have calcium, and so do oranges.
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Hello there. I believe the disease is called "osteoperosis", which occurs when there is a calcium deficiency in the bones. You see, calcium is used to strengthen and grow bones all over your body... But if you don't get enough--overtime, you bones may become fragile and highly prone to fractures. If you'd like to stack on the calcium but don't wish to gain weight, you can try low-fat dairy products--such as low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, and others. Check your dairy aisle for more products at your local grocery store. Don't forget to balance out your diet with nutritious veggies, meat, and grains(: --And most importantly, keep loving your body and yourself!
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There are actually quite a few non dairy foods with calcium! Here's a few to start you off, but if you google it, you'll find quite a few more!
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above are calcium enriched foods which are natural fat burners hope this helps :)!!
Also I believe you were asking ways which you yourself can avoid the calcium deficiency not your Gran as you seem to understand that your gran has these bone problems already - osteoporosis?? my gran has this too. If you need any further advice you can find me via my email address on my page or through this.
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If grandma is living with your family, you can offer to serve calcium rich foods more often. If she is living on her own and has seen her doctor, likely she is already receiving supplements and been told what to incorporate in her diet. But here's one list from on line
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I love yogurt and will have a serving of that with granola instead of cereal and milk in the morning or I also love cream cheese and cottage cheese and have a breakfast of that topping a slice or two of toast. Leafy greens like spinach are a good source as the article says, and I love a good spinach salad, with some nuts in it and broccoli bits, orange pieces and dried cranberries. Once you start thinking about it, there's ways to come up with occasional recipes fairly rich in calcium but they are no substitute for what her doctor prescribes.
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Her doctor has probably given her calcium supplements - pills. If she has been diagnosed with an illness that causes calcium deficiency, that's the thing she needs.
It's sweet that you want to help, but chances are at your grandma's time of life, calcium intake will have more to do with her meds than with her meals. Most women, even just middle-aged women, benefit from calcium supplements.
Best thing you can do is encourage your grandma to see the doctor, listen to the doctor, and do what the doctor says. If she doesn't have a good relationship with her current doctor, she should try and see another.
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