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Top Calcium Sources [Vegetarian]

Adequate intake of calcium is important to keep most nutritional deficiencies at bay. Research finds that adequate calcium intake might help in body weight regulation. Additionally, it may help manage moderate-to-severe premenstrual symptoms.  Calcium benefits bone health in more ways than one and reduces the risk of osteoporosis, bone problems. It is critical to dental health. Calcium plays a vital role in cell signaling in the body. That is, calcium is an essential part in the cellular role in the constriction and relaxation of blood vessels, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and insulin secretion . You can increase your calcium intake by including: Nuts and seeds, including all types of nuts - almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, flax seeds, sesame seeds lead the pack. Spices - fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds,  Greens - spinach, kale Citrus fruits Tomatoes Beans - Green and soybean Legumes - chickpeas, black gram Cabbage Cucumber Caluflower, broccoli

Top Vegan Calcium Sources [Calcium Deficiency, Importance]

Since childhood, we have been reciting our calcium lessons. Every time we would say no to milk, mom and dad would remind us of the calcium-milk connection and then warn us of weak bones and teeth. Perhaps it was their way to motivate us to drink a glass of milk every day. So since childhood, we have known milk and dairy products as rich calcium sources (of course, vegetarian). For animal eaters, the sources of calcium are aplenty and they need not worry about their intake unless they have gut issues or digestion problems that hinder the absorption of essential minerals and vitamins. vegan calcium sources (natural) Important sources of calcium But times have changed, and there are a number of reported deficiencies everywhere. We all are fighting nutritional deficiencies due to dietary modifications and lifestyle changes. This has seriously affected our health and brought us closer to disease. There is a lot that we can do to boost our health. Calcium deficiency is surely one of the lead...