Calcium Rich Archives

Easy Nettle Dukkah

by Susan Williams | Mar 8, 2023 | Calcium Rich, Condiments, Healthy Snacks, Vegetarian

I love great spice blends, especially those made with healthy herbs. Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices. And as always, I like to add a little calcium kick to the mix, so this blend includes our good friend Urtica dioica, commonly known as nettle....

Calcium Rich Quick and Easy Collard Greens!

by Susan Williams | Mar 3, 2023 | Calcium Rich, Vegetarian, Wellness

Did you know that cooked kale, spinach, and collard greens are all good calcium sources. Collard greens come in as having the highest amount: a half-cup provides 164 mg of calcium.This recipe was submitted by one of our amazing Yoga vs. Osteoporosis students, Kay...

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup for Bone & Brain Health

by Susan Williams | Jan 25, 2023 | Calcium Rich, Vegetarian

Did you know that broccoli benefits your brain health by functioning as an antioxidant? Antioxidants fight oxidation in the body and oxidative stress is related to aging, memory loss, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Broccoli is also rich in glycosylates, which...

Sensational Salmon Quiche

by Susan Williams | Jan 5, 2023 | Calcium Rich

I received this calcium rich recipe from one of our “star” Strong Bones students, Dorothy B. from Washington state, who got the recipe from her mom. I think it sounds fantastic! And did you know that there is up to 240 mg of calcium in just 3 oz. of salmon (with the...

Easy Chia Pudding for Calcium, Protein & Weight Loss

by Susan Williams | Sep 8, 2022 | Calcium Rich, Healthy Snacks, Vegetarian, Wellness

This delicious, nutritious breakfast or snack is a snap to make and has many health benefits! It delivers a nice dose of calcium as well as protein. In her book, Healthy Bones, Healthy You Lara Pizzorno also states that when calcium and protein are both present, we...

200mg of Natural Calcium in One Tablespoon?

by Susan Williams | Jul 10, 2022 | Calcium Rich

Look no further than Black Strap Molasses. That’s right, one tablespoon has a whopping 200 mg of calcium. What exactly is Black Strap Molasses? It’s a cousin to regular molasses, but actually tastes quite different. Blackstrap molasses is a byproduct of sugar...