Calcium-rich foods are the best way to get the vital nutrient. Supplements can have side effects; they've been linked to increased risk of heart disease and kidney stones.

Here's a list of calcium sources you can add to your diet:

Dairy:

Milk

Yogurt

Cheese

Soymilk

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Vegetables:

Acorn Squash

Arugula

Broccoli

Chard

Okra

Kale (raw)

Spinach (cooked)

Fruits:

Figs

Calcium-fortified orange Juice

Nuts:

Sesame Seeds

Almonds

Fish:

Canned mackerel

Sardines

Other:

Blackstrap molasses