Need more calcium

I have a hard time getting in enough calcium for the day. I take a
prenatal vitamin but not sure if that is really enough. I don't like
to drink milk. I eat yogurt usually twice a week, have cereal for
breakfast most days with a little milk and eat jello pudding snacks
2-3 times a week.

Any suggestions for something relatively low in calories and fat that
will give me the boost in calcium?

- Amy
221/213/140

"Amy" wrote in message
om...
I have a hard time getting in enough calcium for the day. I take a
prenatal vitamin but not sure if that is really enough. I don't like
to drink milk. I eat yogurt usually twice a week, have cereal for
breakfast most days with a little milk and eat jello pudding snacks
2-3 times a week.

Any suggestions for something relatively low in calories and fat that
will give me the boost in calcium?

- Amy
221/213/140

Total whole grain cereal, tofu, lowfat/nonfat cheese, green vegetables such
as spinach, chinese cabbage.

Since you already eat yogurt - compare the label between the brands
available and pick the one with the highest calcium content. I haven't
checked the calcium content lately as I'm always looking for the one lowest
in sugar.

Beverly


Beverly

"Amy" wrote in message
om...
I have a hard time getting in enough calcium for the day. I take a
prenatal vitamin but not sure if that is really enough. I don't like
to drink milk. I eat yogurt usually twice a week, have cereal for
breakfast most days with a little milk and eat jello pudding snacks
2-3 times a week.

Any suggestions for something relatively low in calories and fat that
will give me the boost in calcium?

- Amy
221/213/140

Total whole grain cereal, tofu, lowfat/nonfat cheese, green vegetables such
as spinach, chinese cabbage.

Since you already eat yogurt - compare the label between the brands
available and pick the one with the highest calcium content. I haven't
checked the calcium content lately as I'm always looking for the one lowest
in sugar.

Beverly


Beverly

Amy wrote in alt.support.diet on Fri, 20 Aug 2004:

I have a hard time getting in enough calcium for the day. I take a
prenatal vitamin but not sure if that is really enough. I don't like
to drink milk. I eat yogurt usually twice a week, have cereal for
breakfast most days with a little milk and eat jello pudding snacks
2-3 times a week.

Any suggestions for something relatively low in calories and fat that
will give me the boost in calcium?


There are food supplements available; ask at your local health food shop
for ones you can safely take while pregnant.
--
Annabel - "Mrs Redboots"
90/88/80kg

Amy wrote in alt.support.diet on Fri, 20 Aug 2004:

I have a hard time getting in enough calcium for the day. I take a
prenatal vitamin but not sure if that is really enough. I don't like
to drink milk. I eat yogurt usually twice a week, have cereal for
breakfast most days with a little milk and eat jello pudding snacks
2-3 times a week.

Any suggestions for something relatively low in calories and fat that
will give me the boost in calcium?


There are food supplements available; ask at your local health food shop
for ones you can safely take while pregnant.
--
Annabel - "Mrs Redboots"
90/88/80kg

"Ignoramus9298" wrote in message
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In article , Amy wrote:
I have a hard time getting in enough calcium for the day. I take a
prenatal vitamin but not sure if that is really enough. I don't like
to drink milk. I eat yogurt usually twice a week, have cereal for
breakfast most days with a little milk and eat jello pudding snacks
2-3 times a week.

Any suggestions for something relatively low in calories and fat that
will give me the boost in calcium?

- Amy
221/213/140

Fat Free Cream cheese. Based on ingredients, that stuff is not bad.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s004f.html

one brick will give you about 50% of your calcium, and 250 calories.


i

Depending on the brand of fat free cream cheese because some of them contain
sugar.

Spinach is a good source of calcium. Also some low or fat free cheeses
(that aren't made with sugar). I don't tolerate milk so I've been drinking
a soy milk product called Soy Slender that comes in 3 flavors (vanilla,
chocolate, cappucino) and is sweetened with splenda, though unsweetened soy
milk is also an option if you like the taste. A 1 cup serving of Soy
Slender has 300 mg calcium and only 70 cal and makes a great smoothie.

Jenn

"Ignoramus9298" wrote in message
...
In article , Amy wrote:
I have a hard time getting in enough calcium for the day. I take a
prenatal vitamin but not sure if that is really enough. I don't like
to drink milk. I eat yogurt usually twice a week, have cereal for
breakfast most days with a little milk and eat jello pudding snacks
2-3 times a week.

Any suggestions for something relatively low in calories and fat that
will give me the boost in calcium?

- Amy
221/213/140

Fat Free Cream cheese. Based on ingredients, that stuff is not bad.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s004f.html

one brick will give you about 50% of your calcium, and 250 calories.


i

Depending on the brand of fat free cream cheese because some of them contain
sugar.

Spinach is a good source of calcium. Also some low or fat free cheeses
(that aren't made with sugar). I don't tolerate milk so I've been drinking
a soy milk product called Soy Slender that comes in 3 flavors (vanilla,
chocolate, cappucino) and is sweetened with splenda, though unsweetened soy
milk is also an option if you like the taste. A 1 cup serving of Soy
Slender has 300 mg calcium and only 70 cal and makes a great smoothie.

Jenn

Amy wrote:

I don't like to drink milk.

- Amy
221/213/140

Have you tried Soy milk?

Those who drink milk have much to gain from soy milk. Because it is made
from beans, soy milk contains fiber (dairy milk has none); it's a good
source of protein and, although it contains more fat than reduced-fat
(2%) milk, it is low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free. (Soy milk is
also sold in reduced-fat and fat-free forms.) Soy milk is a good source
of isoflavones (though not as good a source as soybeans themselves or
tofu), estrogenlike compounds that seem to have a myriad of health
benefits. Although it is not a good natural source of calcium, some
brands of soy milk are fortified with calcium and vitamin D.


Nutrition Chart

Soy Milk/1 cup

Calories 81
Total fat (g) 4.7
Saturated fat (g) 0.5
Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.8
Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2
Dietary fiber (g) 3.2
Protein (g) 7
Carbohydrate (g) 4
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Sodium (mg) 29
Thiamin (mg) 0.4
Copper (mg) 0.3
Manganese (mg) 0.4

Amy wrote:

I don't like to drink milk.

- Amy
221/213/140

Have you tried Soy milk?

Those who drink milk have much to gain from soy milk. Because it is made
from beans, soy milk contains fiber (dairy milk has none); it's a good
source of protein and, although it contains more fat than reduced-fat
(2%) milk, it is low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free. (Soy milk is
also sold in reduced-fat and fat-free forms.) Soy milk is a good source
of isoflavones (though not as good a source as soybeans themselves or
tofu), estrogenlike compounds that seem to have a myriad of health
benefits. Although it is not a good natural source of calcium, some
brands of soy milk are fortified with calcium and vitamin D.


Nutrition Chart

Soy Milk/1 cup

Calories 81
Total fat (g) 4.7
Saturated fat (g) 0.5
Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.8
Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2
Dietary fiber (g) 3.2
Protein (g) 7
Carbohydrate (g) 4
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Sodium (mg) 29
Thiamin (mg) 0.4
Copper (mg) 0.3
Manganese (mg) 0.4

Ignoramus9298 wrote:
Just what is wrong with eating cholesterol?

i

What's is wrong with saturated fats?
Why would we want more fiber?
Why do we need more protein?

There are experts out there quoting both sides of every issue. Sooner
or later it comes down to personal choice.


In article , Rob wrote:

Amy wrote:


I don't like to drink milk.

- Amy
221/213/140

Have you tried Soy milk?

Those who drink milk have much to gain from soy milk. Because it is made
from beans, soy milk contains fiber (dairy milk has none); it's a good
source of protein and, although it contains more fat than reduced-fat
(2%) milk, it is low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free. (Soy milk is
also sold in reduced-fat and fat-free forms.) Soy milk is a good source
of isoflavones (though not as good a source as soybeans themselves or
tofu), estrogenlike compounds that seem to have a myriad of health
benefits. Although it is not a good natural source of calcium, some
brands of soy milk are fortified with calcium and vitamin D.


Nutrition Chart

Soy Milk/1 cup

Calories 81
Total fat (g) 4.7
Saturated fat (g) 0.5
Monounsaturated fat (g) 0.8
Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2
Dietary fiber (g) 3.2
Protein (g) 7
Carbohydrate (g) 4
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Sodium (mg) 29
Thiamin (mg) 0.4
Copper (mg) 0.3
Manganese (mg) 0.4