The A to Z of ‘miracle mineral’ calcium and how it helps your body to function at its optimum best.

The A to Z of ‘miracle mineral’ calcium and how it helps your body to function at its optimum best.

WHERE IS THE CALCIUM?

Good sources of calcium include dairy foods and leafy green vegeta­bles, although calcium from milk and milk products is absorbed more easily. ‘But remember, other than human beings, no mammal drinks milk throughout their lives. Milk is an excellent source of calcium, but it isn’t the only one,’

A CALCIUM-RICH MEAL PLAN

Breakfast: 1 slice of toast and 1 egg OR 1 cup milk and 1 cup cereal OR 1 cup milk and 1 fruit (any) OR 1 roti and 1 cup green leafy vegetable

Lunch: 1 cup rice and 1 cup dal OR 1 cup rice and a portion (1 cup) fish OR a portion fish and 1 cup green salad or veggies OR

1 roti and green vegetables OR

2 cups mixed vegetable soup

Snack: 5-10 almonds OR 1 fruit OR 1 cup milk OR 1 cup vegetable soup

Dinner 1 roti OR 1 cup rice and 1 cup dal and 1 cup green leafy vegetables OR 1 portion fish and 1 cup vegetables OR 1 cup milk and 1 fruit OR 1 cup soup (veg) and 1 helping of any dessert