Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2532: Discover effective ways to maintain adequate calcium levels while embracing a vegan diet. Learn about the daily recommended calcium intake, the challenge of calcium absorption from plant-based sources, and practical strategies involving fortified products and supplements to ensure you're getting enough of this essential nutrient. Quotes to ponder: "Calcium is important for our overall health because it can help prevent a number of diseases, including osteoporosis, where holes start to form in our bones making them brittle." "The National Institutes of Health say that the body absorbs about 30% of the calcium from cow’s milk. But when it comes to spinach, the body only absorbs about 5%." "While I prefer we try and consume our nutrients from food sources, there are times when we may need to consider a supplement." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2532:
Discover effective ways to maintain adequate calcium levels while embracing a vegan diet. Learn about the daily recommended calcium intake, the challenge of calcium absorption from plant-based sources, and practical strategies involving fortified products and supplements to ensure you're getting enough of this essential nutrient.
Quotes to ponder:
"Calcium is important for our overall health because it can help prevent a number of diseases, including osteoporosis, where holes start to form in our bones making them brittle."
"The National Institutes of Health say that the body absorbs about 30% of the calcium from cow’s milk. But when it comes to spinach, the body only absorbs about 5%."
"While I prefer we try and consume our nutrients from food sources, there are times when we may need to consider a supplement."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices