Calcium and Calcium Rich Food Items

Calcium is essential for body in terms of muscle contraction, hormones and enzymes secretion, nervous system and blood vessels. For our body to function properly Calcium is stores as a fluid in our body and used to execute the above processes.

Calcium is also a part of our body in the form of teeth and bones. More than 90% of Calcium on our body is found in teeth and bones making Calcium as one of the important minerals required for our healthy and nutritious diet.

Calcium can be found in the food items below:

• Spinach
• Dry fruits
• Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Soy
• Banana
• Dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt
• Oatmeal