Strong Bones Means a Healthier Life: Your Grocery Shopping Must’ve Plenty of Calcium!

Calcium and vitamin D play a vital role in building strong bones and teeth. At least 1200 milligrams of calcium and between 400 to 600 IU (international units) of vitamin D is needed in a day for people above 50 years while 1000 milligrams of calcium and 200 IU is required for people below 50 years. People suffering from osteoporosis need to take plenty of calcium and vitamin D. The two nutrients help in slowing down the development of the disease and prevent fracture. Most of the calcium rich foods are abundant in vitamin D.

Eat calcium rich food: Shop at leisure:

Food items including cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables that replenish our body with the right dose of calcium and other minerals are easily available at all outlets – you just need to have an eye for them. And yes, you can also find them online too! Onlinegrocery shopping has made life more comfortable for everyone.

Here is a low-down on the food sources rich with calcium, and you must have on a daily basis.

1. Yogurt: Fat-free yogurt with 30% of calcium and 20% of Vitamin D is rich in proteins too. It makes a satisfying snack.

2. Milk: Milk and related dairy products are major source of calcium and vitamin D. Get a product that has vitamin D for healthy bones.

 3. Spinach: Comes with plenty of calcium, fibre, iron and vitamin A is a good alternative for those not wanting dairy products.

4. Fortified cereals: Start the day with a calcium fortified cereal that has plenty of fibre but is low in sugar. Some cereals like walnuts and Kashi U black come having 25 % of vitamin D and is ideal for those missing sunlight or not consuming salmon fish.

5. Dark leafy greens: Kale, arugula, collard greens and watercress are a few dark leafy greens. They are the best substitute for those who are lactose intolerant or unlike dairy products.

Check out Quick2kart (the newest but the most happening of online stores in all of Noida - including Vaishali, Indirapuram and Crossings Republik) or the others among the rest in Noida to meet all your grocery needs.