Studies show that women who consume more calcium in their diets tend to be thinner than women with low calcium intake. Calcium may reduce the amount of saturated fat your body can absorb by binding with fat molecules and preventing them from being absorbed by the intestines.So how much calcium do you need anyway? That depends on your age. As you can imagine, calcium requirements are especially high in older people due to the increased risk of osteoporosis.
Recommended calcium intake in mg per day
0 to 6 months: 210
7 to 12 months: 270
1 to 3 years: 500
4 to 8 years: 800
9 to 13 years: 1300
14 to 18 years: 1000
19 to 50 years: 1000
51+ years: 1200
Now let’s put that in perspective. An 8-ounce glass of dairy contains about 300 milligrams of calcium as does 2¾ cups of cooked broccoli and 8 cups of cooked spinach. Shrimp is another great source!
How about shrimp, spinach and a big glass of milk for dinner. …
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