Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Ninety percent of the body’s calcium is in the Bones and teeth. To absorb the calcium properly in the body, Vitamin D is also needed. The best source of vitamin D is sunlight.This vitamin D is available in oily fish and egge.

Calcium’s most famous role in disease prevention is in building up strong bones to protect against Osteoporosis.

Good sources of Calcium include the following:-

Milk, especially skimmed milk.
Dairy products, such as cheese and yoghurt.
Ragi.
Soyabean products.
All green leafy vegetables, such as spinach etc.
Broccoli.
Figs and dried fruits.
Sea foods.
Egg yolk.
Nuts.
Oatmeal.
Rajmah and black gram dhal.