Calcium

[Fiszi]

Does the calcium in the milk in tea and coffee count towards your recomended daily intake? I drink lots of really milky coffee but I wasn't sure if it still counts.

[Octavius]

Not really as the caffeine reportedly reduces the output effects of calcium. If you are looking to increase calcium intake you should try milk on it's own, supplements, low fat cheese or sardines.

[Fiszi]

Yuck - Sardines!!

[Octavius]

I would say the same about really milky coffee!

Kale, turnip greens, collard greens and other dark green vegetables, dried figs, sesame seeds and nuts (esp. almonds) are all excellent sources of absorbable calcium. You could also try soya and tofu.

Sardines are high in calcium because you eat the softened bones. The added bonus is that they also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to the circulation and the heart, and vitamin D, which is important for the absorption of calcium.

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