best source for calcuim

[rawmamanibbles]

what are the best source for calcuim in wholefoods? For myself

[Magelet]

you mean whole foods as in types of food, not the store, right?

Homemade bone broth is a good source. canned salmon (the bones get mushy), anchovies or sardines with their bones...

[kjbrown92]

PP had good ideas, and broccoli, and salmon are other ones. Bone broth is our main one.

[WorldsBestMom]

Its true Sardines really are good source of calcium.

[subtlycrunchy]

Here's a list of calcium rich foods from Better Bones: http://www.betterbones.com/bonenutri...s/calcium.aspx

[BeckyBird]

Wild dandelion greens have calcium.

[yoginisarah]

All of the above sources are great, but remember that we don't absorb calcium without proper amounts of vitamin D in our body. So, make sure to have some vitamin D as well (whole foods sources include milk and fatty fish).

[mommy212]

Vegetarian options are kale, almonds, broccoli, collard greens, chinese greens, okra, soy beans, navy beans, great northern beans, black beans, blackstrap molasses and figs.

[claddaghmom]

If this is too OT I will erase...

I've just made a list of all the foods mentioned and greatly appreciate it.

But I was also wondering what everyone thinks about "Calciaim" by the AIM company.

It has vit a, c, d, calcium, mag, copper and zinc.

IYO is this a worthwhile filler?

[fresh_veggie]

Originally Posted by yoginisarah

All of the above sources are great, but remember that we don't absorb calcium without proper amounts of vitamin D in our body. So, make sure to have some vitamin D as well (whole foods sources include milk and fatty fish).

This. Calcium needs Vit D! I agree def with your food suggestions, vegetarian ones especially, but remember that the best way to get the necessary Vit D is to make it yourself! 15 minutes of sunlight exposure 3 times a week (arms and face) is all that's needed. If that's not available then supplement or eat Vit D foods.