Many adults and children treat calcium tablets as candy because of their variety and good taste. But is it really good to consume so many calcium tablets? In addition to taking calcium tablets, another popular method is to supplement calcium through diet. However, there are also misconceptions about dietary calcium supplementation. Have you fallen into one of these misconceptions?
【Methods】
1. Nowadays, people usually choose bone soup or fish soup for dietary calcium supplementation. However, do you know that the calcium in bones does not easily dissolve? The main component of bones is calcium carbonate. If the calcium is dissolved, the bones will not be as hard. To extract calcium from bone soup, you can add half a cup of vinegar and simmer it slowly for one to two hours to dissolve the calcium gradually.
2. Many people believe that vegetables only provide vitamins and trace elements needed by our bodies, and cannot supplement calcium. However, this is a misconception. Vegetables contain a large amount of potassium and magnesium, which can maintain the acid-base balance of the body and reduce calcium loss. Moreover, vegetables themselves also contain a significant amount of calcium.
3. Another common method of calcium supplementation is drinking milk or soy milk. People often think that soy milk is a high-calcium food and can be consumed as an alternative for those who cannot drink milk. However, in terms of calcium content, soy milk contains much less calcium than milk. Soy milk is richer in protein.
【Precautions】
Be cautious when supplementing calcium and do not blindly follow trends. Do not treat calcium tablets on the market as candy. When supplementing calcium through diet, pay attention to the methods and techniques. Maintain a balanced diet in daily life and ensure that children do not become picky eaters. They should consume more fruits and vegetables. During the growth phase, children can drink more milk for calcium supplementation. Adequate exposure to sunlight also helps promote calcium absorption.
