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Calcium Supplements
Calcium for bone health:
One
of the important aspect of good health is the condition of our bones.
To keep your bones strong, eat foods rich in calcium. Some people have trouble
digesting the lactose found in milk and other dairy foods, including cheese and
yogurt. Most supermarkets sell lactose-reduced dairy foods. Many nondairy foods
are also calcium-rich.
Advises to fulfill the calcium needs:
The
following are tips to help you meet your calcium needs each day:
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Use low fat or fat free milk
instead of water in recipes such as pancakes, mashed potatoes, pudding and
instant, hot breakfast cereals.
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Blend a fruit smoothie made
with low fat or fat free yogurt for a great breakfast.
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Sprinkle grated low fat or
fat free cheese on salad, soup or pasta.
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Choose low fat or fat free
milk instead of carbonated soft drinks.
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Serve raw fruits and
vegetables with a low fat or fat free yogurt based dip.
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Create a vegetable stir-fry
and toss in diced calcium-set tofu.
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Enjoy a parfait with fruit
and low fat or fat free yogurt.
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Complement your diet with
calcium-fortified foods such as certain cereals, orange juice and soy
beverages.
Calcium Deficiency Symptoms:
One of the
major symptoms of a deficiency of this important mineral are skeletal
abnormalities. Osteopenia(is the presence of less than normal amount of bone),
Osteomalacia(is the failure to mineralize the bone matrix, resulting in a
reduction of the mineral content of the bone), osteoporosis (resultant of
Osteopenia if not treated ) and rickets may all be caused by calcium deficiency.
Experts views related to common
deseases:
Experts say that the disease occurs at all ages and has its roots in childhood
eating habits. In addition to a diet low in bone-building calcium and other
nutrients, risk factors include eating disorders, steroid medications, and low
levels of either estrogen in women or testosterone in men. Excessive alcohol,
soft drink and salt intake, smoking and a sedentary lifestyle also contribute to
the bone-thinning process.
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