Eat for healthy bones with these calcium-rich foods
As we get older, our bones can get brittle, so it's important to get lots of calcium in our diet -- especially women. For some, it's easy -- calcium is in our favourite foods, so we don't have to worry about it. But for other, like those who don't like dairy, getting calcium can be a chore.If you're looking to add some calcium to your diet, here's a list of things that are high in calcium and good for you:
- Non-fat milk
- Ricotta cheese
- Yogurt
- Calcium-fortified soy milk
- Tofu
- Spinach
- Sardines -- huh? Really?
- Swiss Cheese
- Legumes
- Almonds
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