18 September 2011

Calcium rich foods for bone healthy diet

Calcium helps you lose weight, studies show. "Really exciting research shows that if you get three servings of dairy daily, you're not only preventing osteoporosis, but you're enhancing weight loss," says WebMD Weight Loss Clinic dietitian Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD.

 Some of the top calcium-rich foods are:

Milk

Milk, semi-skimmed
Milk skimmed
Milk whole
Milkshake

Soy drink, calcium enriched

Yoghurt and Cream

Yoghurt, low-fat, fruit
Yoghurt, low-fat, plain
Cream, double, whipped
Cream single


Cheeses

Danish blue
Edam
Feta
Camembert
Cheddar
Cheese spread
Cottage
Mozzarella, fresh
Parmesan, fresh

Vegetables

Broccoli, boiled
Watercress, raw
Curly Kale
Okra, stir fried
Red kidney beans, canned
Chick peas, boiled
Green/French beans
Baked beans

Nuts

Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Hazlenuts
Sesame seeds
Walnuts
Tahini Paste

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