Doc Recommending More Calcium? Here Are 10 Easy Ways to Get it

Your body undergoes many changes as you age. One of those changes is how dense your bones are and that can affect bone strength. For Black Americans, the change can be even more noticeable so it’s important to combat it. An easy way to help your bones is to incorporate more calcium into your diet.  Black Americans and Bone Density Interestingly, Black Americans generally have higher bone density than other ethnicities when they’re younger. However, this changes as you get to 50 and over. It’s common for the body to start leaching calcium and phosphate from the bones, which leads to lower bone density. For Black people, the change in bone density can be worse than with other ethnicities. To make things worse, Black Americans are more prone to illnesses like diabetes, lupus, and sickle cell anemia which can increase your risk of poor bone density.  10 Calcium-Rich Non-Dairy Foods 1. Chia Seeds Two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 179 mg of calcium, which is impressive considering that  6 ½ tablespoons of whole milk will only get you 113 mg of calcium. You can get the most out of chia seeds by adding them to smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt. 2....