Category: Calcium

We know that milk is good for our bones, but where else can we get our daily calcium? Bash them around too much and you may break one or two but, generally, we don’t think too much about our bones, until later in life when we might be diagnosed with osteoporosis. This is where our

If you exercise most days, a diet with adequate calcium is very important for your overall health. Calcium is vital to keep bones and teeth healthy. A diet with adequate calcium intake includes milk, low-fat yoghurt, small amounts of cheese, tinned bony fish such as salmon and sardines, pulses, almonds and green leafy vegetables. Requirements

Milk and dairy products, as well as being a source of protein and providing a range of vitamins and minerals, are the main source of calcium in a typical Kiwi diet. Because of this we're advised to get at least two servings (if not more) of milk or milk products every day. A serving equals

The way we feel can be an indication of whether our diet contains the right nutrients. Take a look at what you ned and how to top up, if needed. How do we know if we’re meeting our daily targets for nutrients? Short of visually dissecting everything you eat and drink and asking a dietitian

There's 325mg of calcium in a cup of 'light blue' milk. But what if you can't drink milk? Don't panic – nutritionist Lisa Yates has plenty of ways to boost bone health. Calcium, the bone-strengthening mineral, is important at every age. Daily calcium needs Who? Age Amount Children 1-3 yrs4-8 yrs 500mg700mg Boys and girls

Are dairy products good for your health or linked to issues such as heart disease, food intolerance and weight gain? Stephanie Osfield investigates. Dairy has had a bad rap in recent years. The resulting misconceptions have led a growing number of New Zealanders to needlessly reduce or cut out foods such as milk, yoghurt and

Use this weekly food diary to work out just how much calcium you are getting each week. DOWNLOAD – My weekly calcium intake diary Author: tracy Healthy Food Guide First published: Apr 2018 2018-04-04 14:07:11

Here’s a handy quick-reference guide to the amount of calcium present in common foods. DOWNLOAD – Calcium content of common foods Author: tracy Healthy Food Guide First published: Apr 2018 2018-04-04 13:58:02

How is it possible people in developed countries are showing up at medical centres with conditions associated with malnutrition? In Western societies food is plentiful (so much so we waste a lot of it) and health and nutrition information is widely available (Healthy Food Guide is in all the supermarkets).  Yet this paradox of food

Join Healthy Food Guide editor Niki Bezzant and nutritionist Claire Turnbull as they answer your nutrition and healthy eating questions and deal with hot nutrition topics. This week the topics discussed are: Are apple pips toxic? What are some easy calcium replacements for dairy-free diets? Which is better, low-fat or low-sugar? I’ve made an overly