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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