I Wasn’t Paying Enough Attention To This

I recently went to visit my mama who flew south for a couple of months this winter to Florida. We had a great time and she was excited to see me, but she was even more excited that I was restocking all of her supplements! I even enlisted her help to film this reel lol, how did she do?

I recently started taking one that she’s been taking for years based on some pretty eye-opening research. Something I didn’t think I would need until way later in life – calcium! 

Did you know that nearly 75% of Americans don’t get enough calcium in their diet? And nearly 1 in 4 women develop osteoporosis after 65. This is largely due to dietary factors, changes in nutrient content (our soil has seriously declined), and digestive issues. While most of us know the importance of calcium for bone health, it also helps with blood pressure, hormone regulation and nerve transmission. Soooo many things. 

Here are some ways to get some extra calcium:

• New Chapter’s Bone Strength Take Care ™ – these clinical-strength organic plant calcium tablets from red marine algae are the best because they contain 70+ naturally occurring trace minerals, including silica and strontium, in a natural structure that our bodies can recognize and absorb (meaning our body actually can utilize it unlike other types of calcium vitamins which are hard for our body to recognize and end up being filtered out). PLUS they add Vitamins K2 and D3 to help your body absorb the calcium even more properly and effectively!
• A super easy way to get more calcium in your diet is through seeds! Seeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses and are high in calcium and can be easily thrown into your morning smoothie or yogurt bowl. Not only are seeds high in calcium, but they are also good sources of protein and healthy fats. My faves are chia seeds, sesame seeds and poppy seeds!
• Eating our greens! We all know the importance of getting our leafy green veggies in, but did you know that many of them are high in calcium too? The ones that pack the most punch are collard greens, spinach, and kale. Be sure to cook them with a healthy fat like coconut oil or butter for extra absorbability. 

Xoo,

Robyn