CALCIUM-RICH FOODS

The best way to get the amount of calcium your body needs is to eat calcium-rich foods. Also, when calcium is taken at the same time as vitamin D, our bodies are better able to absorb it — that’s why vitamin D is added to milk. Low-fat milk, low-fat, sugar-free Greek/plain yogurt, and cheese are some of the best natural sources of calcium.

But you don’t have to stick to dairy. Other good sources of natural calcium include dark, leafy greens, like broccoli and kale, and fish with edible soft bones, such as sardines and canned salmon. By making the right food choices now, you can help keep your bones strong and healthy long into the future.