Calcium Rich Foods for Pregos:
Spinach: At 120 mg per 1/2 cup cooked, spinach is a solid go-to source for non-dairy calcium and provides hefty doses of other essential prenatal nutrients, including iron, folate and beta carotene.
Idea: Pizza: Ezekial pita bread, pesto, sliced tomato, lots of spinach, mozzerella - bake, eat, enjoy!
Canned Salmon (Wild Alaskan Sockeye is best): A 3-ounce serving of canned salmon (with bones) contains 180 mg of calcium and a hefty dose of omega-3 essential fatty acids, a nutrient known to boost brain development.
Idea: Salmon cakes - 2 eggs, dried dill, chopped green onions (whisk all that), add 2 cans drained salmon. Stir. Make into patties and cook in coconut oil like a pancake. Fantastic. I make them all the time!
Unhulled Sesame Seeds: With a surprising 88 mg of calcium in every tablespoon-sized serving, unhulled sesame seeds add extra calcium when sprinkled over a salad and can be used as a versatile ingredient in cooking.
Idea: I had to keep a bag of mixed nuts in my bag at all times. Good protein and fat. Add some dried fruit (without sugar added) and there is a great snack.
Almonds: When it comes to calcium, it’s OK to go a little nuts. With approximately 88 mg of calcium in every 1/4-cup serving, almonds are a delicious way to add some crunch to your daily calcium intake. Almonds contain other pregnancy-friendly nutrients too, including heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats, magnesium, vitamin E, and zinc.www.babyzone.com
And since I don't drink milk anymore ... I always have to come up with new calcium ideas. You can incorporate a ton of stuff in a smoothie - when you are ready to drink them.
My daily one is something like this: Coconut water (pure), kefir, Garden of Life Protein powder, lots of swiss chard (but not too much ... has to be drinkable), frozen fruit - strawberries, blueberries, anything), banana, sometimes whole milk plain yogurt.
There ya go. That's a good start for ya! Easy stuff.
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