Other good sources of calcium enriched foods include eating green vegetables like spinach, kale and broccoli, and some legumes and soybean products.
The American Heart Association recommends:
&bullChoosing 2 - 3 servings of fat-free or low-fat dairy products for adults
&bullChildren should have two or more services of fat-free or low-fat dairy products
&bullTeenagers and older adults should have four services of fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
For dessert or snacks, choose ice milk, frozen or fruited low-fat or nonfat yogurt, sherbet, sorbet or low-fat puddings.
Other good sources of calcium foods are:
&bullFat-free, zero-fat, no-fat or nonfat milk
&bull½-1% low-fat or light milk
&bullNonfat or low-fat dry milk powder
&bullEvaporated fat-free milk
&bullButtermilk made from fat-free or 1% fat milk
&bullFat-free or low-fat yogurt
&bullFrozen fat-free or low-fat yogurt
&bullDrinks made with fat-free or 1% fat milk and cocoa (or other low-fat drink powders)
&bullLow-fat cheese (dry-curd or low-fat, cottage cheese, low-fat natural cheeses or processed cheeses mad with nonfat or low-fat milk with no more than 3 grams of fat per ounce and more than 2 grams of saturated fat per ounce)
&bullFat-free or low-fat ice cream (no more than 3 grams of fat per ½ cup serving)
At the present time scientists do not have enough information to know whether or not calcium intake affects the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Source: American Heart Association
Disclaimer: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.
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