A General Guide

No-Calcium

Foods

What is calcium?

Calcium is a mineral necessary for building and maintaining bones and teeth and also helps to control muscle contraction.

Side effects of calcium

A calcium intake of 700 to 1200 mg is normal for the average adult. Here are some of the effects of high calcium intake:

1

Heart attacks

2

Kidney stones

3

Hypercalcemia

No-calcium

Foods

Chicken and beef fat

Both chicken fat and beef fat contain no calcium at all.

1

Soy milk

Soy milk contains just 10 milligrams of calcium.

2

Cereal

Most cereal products you can find in supermarkets contain 10 percent of the daily recommended amount of calcium.

3

Mushrooms

In a serving size of 100 gr, mushrooms only contain 3 milligrams of calcium, which is one of the lowest figures in foods.

4

Brown rice

Brown rice contains as little as 10 milligrams of calcium per 100 g serving.

5

Dried cranberries

One of the very few fruits that don’t include a high amount of calcium with 7 mg.

6

Corn pasta

Corn pasta contains a very modest amount of 4 milligrams of calcium per 100 gr.

7

Foods to avoid on a low-calcium diet

For those on a special diet to adjust or lower their calcium levels, there are foods to avoid as they contain lots of calcium.

1

Dairy products: milk, cheese, yogurt

2

Seafood: salmon, sardines

3

Leafy vegetables

Conclusion

Calcium is a necessary mineral for our body with many health benefits. High amounts of calcium intake are just as dangerous as calcium deficiency.

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