What are the foods high in calcium?
Disease description:
My child is 3 years old this year. Recently, I noticed that my child often experiences leg cramps while sleeping. After visiting the hospital for a checkup, the doctor said it was a sign of calcium deficiency and recommended eating foods high in calcium. May I ask, what foods are high in calcium?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Foods high in calcium are mainly divided into the following categories:
1. Milk and dairy products: Such as cow's milk, goat's milk, yogurt, cheese, etc. These foods not only contain abundant calcium, but also have an appropriate calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, which facilitates calcium absorption. Every 100 grams of milk contains approximately 100 milligrams of calcium, making it an important source of daily calcium supplementation.
2. Legumes and legume products: Soybeans, mung beans, red beans, black beans, and legume products such as tofu, soy milk, and bean curd skin all contain rich calcium. The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio in legumes is also relatively appropriate, which helps improve calcium absorption rates.
3. Seafood: Such as shrimp, fish, shellfish, kelp, laver, etc. These foods are not only rich in calcium but also contain other minerals and trace elements beneficial to health.
4. Vegetables: Especially leafy green vegetables such as spinach, celery, Chinese chives, and rape contain a certain amount of calcium. Although the calcium absorption rate from vegetables may be slightly lower than that from dairy products and legumes, they still remain an essential part of the daily diet.
5. Other foods: Such as sesame seeds, peanuts, and nuts also contain a certain amount of calcium. In addition, some processed foods like dried tofu and fish floss may have increased calcium content during processing.
