Exercise Trumps Calcium

Move It Or Lose It
Girls build six times more bone strength from exercise than from calcium, finds a decade-long study of 80 girls, ages 12 to 22, at Pennsylvania State of University and Johns Hopkins University. So you would be mistaken if you think the only thing you have to do is get your kids to drink their milk. They need regular weight-bearing activities like walking, dancing, and participating in organized sports. Thirty minutes at least every day would prove beneficial. Females develop 40 % of their bone mass between the age of 12 and 16; they start to lose it in their mid 30s. That means attaining optimal bone mass and strength in adolescence may ultimately ward off osteoporosis. Previous studies, which looked at bone density, had suggested that calcium was key. But these researchers measured bone strength – now recognized as the more critical measurement.

Calcium Mineral Information
Calcium deficiency – rickets

Tofu

It’s one of the richest vegetarian source of protein and a complete one at that. But there is only so much of soybean you can digest. Soy curd – Tofu – on the other hand, is a different matter. This nutritional powerhouse is not only delicious, but so versatile that it can stand in for a post workout snack or star in a stir-fry supper. 

ant to eat more soy, but don’t know how? Think Tofu. If you are new to this culinary chameleon don’t be scared away; tofu (or soybean curd/cheese) changes textures and readily absorbs the flavor of the ingredients with which it is cooked. On its own, tofu is quite blend into a palak-peas curry, paella, lasagna – just about any flavor profile and cooking style imaginable. 

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Healthy Popcorn

Parmesan cheese (yes, the same that goes on pizzas) is a great popcorn topper and it’s better for you than butter. Pop the cron without fat (airpop them in the microwave, a covered pan or pressure cooker), then add the cheese when they are nice and hot, so it will stick! A tablespoon of grated Parmesan adds 40 mg of calcium for only 23 calories and 1.5 g of fat. A tablespoon of butter has almost zero calcium and adds 108 calories and 12 g of fat