And not a glass of milk in sight.
Calcium isnt only important forbone health, however.
Why Is Calcium Important?
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body.
Calcium is alsoa major electrolytekey for healthy muscle contraction and heart rhythms.
Calcium is called a macro-mineral because we require a large amount daily through our diet, says House.
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to help you to meet your daily quota.
Andsnack timeis the perfect opportunity to boost your calcium intake throughout the day.
Plus, these tiny seeds are also excellent sources of calcium.
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Greek yogurt contains about 250 mg of calcium per cup.
But it also champions strong bones as a high-calcium food, containing 177 mg per one cup cooked.
And while these structures dissolve into the filets by the time we eat them, their calcium content remains.
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Plus, this increasingly popular dairy product is high in calcium, with 390 mg per one cup.
Or, slather some cottage cheese ona healthy slice of bread.
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