Here is a great article I found on Fitbe.com about the many different ways to get extra calcium in your diet. For women its especially important that we get adequate calcium everyday.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of calcium increases with age.
· Children (ages 1-3): 500 mg per day
· Children (ages 4-8): 800 mg per day
· Youth (ages 9-18): 1300 mg per day
· Adults (ages 19-50): 1000 mg per day
· Adults (ages 51 or older): 1200 mg per day
Some early warning signs and symptoms of a calcium deficiency include:
* Aching joints and an increase in fractures
* Eczema (Try these soothing skin solutions!)
* Heart palpitations
* Hypertension
* Brittle nails
* Insomnia
* Muscle cramps
* Numbness in the arms and legs
And if left untreated, a calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, a disease characterised by the loss of bone density and increased bone fragility.
http://fitbie.ca.msn.com/slideshow/13-surprising-sources-calcium
Have a read through this article and learn new ways to get your calcium from food!
Stay Healthy (and have a great weekend)!
Andrea :)
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