{"id":277011,"date":"2022-12-12T19:43:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T00:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noomtest.com\/?p=277011"},"modified":"2022-12-15T23:30:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T04:30:36","slug":"foods-with-highest-calcium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noomtest.com\/au\/blog\/foods-with-highest-calcium\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Calcium-Rich Foods To Eat For Stronger Bones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We hear a lot about calcium when we\u2019re young and even later in life. But in our 20s, 30s and 40s, we tend to forget about our daily calcium intake. In fact, many Australians don\u2019t get enough calcium<\/a> throughout the day (aside from their morning coffee). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calcium is an essential mineral for growing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Plus, getting your daily calcium intake means you’re preventing possible health issues in the future like osteoporosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not sure if you\u2019re getting enough calcium? Whether you\u2019re plant-based, dairy-free or anything in between, we’re sharing the top calcium-rich foods to add to your diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to protect your bones and fill your plate with foods rich in calcium? Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why it\u2019s important to eat foods high in calcium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As you probably know, calcium is a mineral that\u2019s responsible for healthy bones and teeth<\/a>. But it also plays an important role in blood clotting, muscle tissue, nerve functioning and regulating normal health rhythm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not getting enough calcium circulating in your blood from food, your body ends up using hormones to reduce the amount of calcium your kidneys expend in your urine. Eventually, your body removes calcium from your bones<\/a> which can cause weak and brittle bones \u2014 something we all want to avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might think that calcium is something that’s important when you\u2019re young or older to grow and maintain healthy bones and teeth. But, it\u2019s important throughout all stages of your life so you don\u2019t end up with more serious health concerns like osteoporosis<\/a> (a condition where your bones can become so fragile they easily fracture). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of calcium your body needs depends on your life stage<\/a>, and age and there are certain groups of people who have special calcium needs. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n