When it comes to calcium-rich foods, milk is almost always at the top of the list. Paragon Orthopedic Center would like you to make note of 5 foods you can incorporate easily into your diet to get a daily charge of calcium for strong bones. Here’s the quick list with tips:
- Kale-Chop it up and add it to your salads and you’ll love the crunch.
- Tofu-This takes on other flavors very easily. Add to stir-fries and casseroles.
- Almonds-Buy them raw and dry roast these in the oven for a deeper flavor and a crisp crunch. Be careful of the added sodium that comes with the pre-salted varieties and read the label to see if they’ve been roasted in oil, which can bring added fats that aren’t healthy.
- Bok Choy-Add this to stir-fries or cook as a side dish with garlic and ginger.
- Canned Salmon-Use this instead of tuna for your next sandwich.
- Dried Figs-Easily added to oatmeal and cereal for a bite of sweetness and texture.
- Calcium-fortified Orange Juice-This is an easy switch from your usual OJ. Just make sure you choose the one with added calcium, which should be on the label. Buying the concentrate in a can will save you a few cents too.
Here is an article with further information on these choices. Paragon Orthopedics wants Southern Oregon to have strong bones that resist fractures, so choose your foods wisely!
https://www.today.com/food/foods-more-calcium-glass-milk-t110786
