© Eising/Photodisc/Thinkstock Leafy green vegetables
Dark green vegetables, like spinach, contain calcium and other vitamins and minerals that are essential to good nutrition. A spinach salad or an extra serving of leafy greens at lunch gives your body the calcium boost it needs.
Fortified foods
Processed food normally gets a bad reputation, but often it’s filled with added vitamins and minerals, like calcium. Breakfast cereals are a great way to get these added nutrients, just make sure to watch for added sugar.
Oranges
Everyone’s favorite citrus fruit also contains calcium. Great on-the-go, fresh orange slices will help keep your immune system and bones in top form.
Almonds
A handful of almonds contains calcium and vitamin E that both support healthy nails and hair. Sprinkle them on your lunchtime salad for a satisfying, healthful crunch.
Pinto beans
Filled with protein, fiber, and calcium, pinto beans are an excellent and economical way to make your meals healthier. Try them in your next Mexican-inspired dinner or chili recipe.
Sources: livestrong.com, mayoclinic.com
