Calcium Sources

The National Osteoporosis Foundation says, "Calcium plays an important role in building stronger, denser bones early in life and keeping bones strong and healthy later in life." Some of the top choices for calcium include the following:

• Yogurt


• Milk


• Cheese (essentially, all low-fat dairy)


• Leafy greens, spinach


• Almonds

Remember, most men should aim for 1000-1200 mg daily, young women for 1000-1300 mg daily, and postmenopausal women for 1200-1500 mg of calcium daily.