Number 20 on the periodic table is good old calcium. This guy is an incredibly important mineral. It is necessary for strong and healthy bones and teeth, and it also plays an essential role in nerve signalling. What this means is that if you don’t get enough calcium, you will have poor structural health, a worsened ability to contract and relax muscles—including your hearts muscles, decreased hormone and enzyme release, and you will also miss out on some of the best foods known to humankind.
So, we all know that we can get calcium from dairy products like milk and cheese, but if you’re somebody that hates putting cheese on your food (🧐), or you’re somebody with intolerance’s, then there are alternatives. And, because you’re still reading, here are four such alternatives:
#1 Sardines (with bones) – 380mg for every 100g
#2 Tofu – 350mg for every 100g
#3 Almonds – 264mg for every 100g
#4 Bok choy- 105mg for every 100g
While recommended intakes can vary from individual to individual, the Australian Government recommends minors aged 1-8 roughly 500-700 mg of calcium per day, children and adolescents aged 9-18 roughly 1,000-1,300 mg, adults 18+ roughly 1,000 mg, and older adults and women over 50 1,300 mg. Obviously everyone is different and circumstance plays a part here, so please don’t take all of this as gospel. Do your own research, talk to your doctor, call your mum, etc.
Did I miss your favourite calcium alternative? Let me know in the comments.