For a long time, many citizens have used drinking milk as a calcium supplement method. After the "melamine" incident, some people stopped drinking various pure milk, yogurt and other dairy beverages. If people temporarily stop drinking these dairy products, what ways should they supplement calcium?
According to nutrition experts from Zhongshan People's Hospital, calcium is an essential element for maintaining human health and the most abundant inorganic element in the body, accounting for 1.5% to 2% of body weight. There are three groups of people who are more prone to calcium deficiency: children, pregnant and lactating women, and middle-aged and elderly people. Calcium deficiency can cause symptoms such as insomnia, numbness in hands and feet, loose teeth, and aging. So, in addition to eating foods high in calcium, it is also advisable to supplement calcium tablets appropriately.
According to nutrition experts, if we only consider calcium supplementation, people can supplement calcium by consuming foods with high calcium content. For example, high calcium seafood such as seaweed and shrimp can provide 300 milligrams of calcium by consuming 25 grams per day. They can also lower blood lipids and prevent arteriosclerosis. Soy products are not only high protein foods, but also have a high calcium content. 500g soybean milk contains 120mg of calcium, and 150g tofu contains up to 500mg of calcium. More than 80% of animal bones are calcium, but they are insoluble in water and difficult to absorb. Therefore, when making food, you can first crush the bones, add some vinegar, and slowly cook over low heat. When eating, add some vegetables to make a delicious soup. There are also many varieties of vegetables with high calcium content, such as bok choy, rapeseed, celery, etc., with a calcium content of about 150 milligrams per 100 grams.
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