04-11-2013, 11:30 PM
(04-11-2013, 11:21 AM)marita1977 Wrote: Ok, thanks. I'll have a look. But if Asians get calsium via other Food, then that's good. Or is perhaps not calsium so very important. I have little desire to get brittle bones, even if I really think the risk of that is low. Perhaps I might get a surprise and find something I like. I am a little bit curious about what the Asians eat. They might be much healthier than us, but I doubt that rice is considered healthy Food. Not the done in 5-10 minute white rice we eat at home. But since I am a lazy person who disklikes making Food, most is prepared quickly, but unable to have pizzas, luckily. But am I to understand that the Asian Food has more calsium or is it something else they are getting a lot of??
Asians eat soya products, especially Tofu which is a good source of calcium. Sesame is another good source. They also use lots of leafy green vegetables which supply calcium.
It is not only what you eat but also what you don't eat.
White sugar draws calcium from the bones when eaten in fairly large quantities. Also phosphorous found in soft drinks, even diet drinks, is damaging to the bones when used in large quantities.
But it is also what you do that builds up your bone strength. Weight bearing exercise such as walking and being generally active.
Hope this all helps.
If you do decide to use supplements please make sure that you use ones which the body can absorb. A lot of calcium just goes straight through the body. A good health food shop should be able to advise. Or again you could Google it.
Will it matter in 10minutes, 10hrs, 10days, 10weeks, 10months, 10years.