Need High Calcium Intake Besides Milk? Try Consuming These Regularly

Dream - Milk is known for its high calcium content. This makes us always rely on milk to get calcium intake.

Calcium is essential for the body to maintain muscle, nerve, and heart function. What if you don't like milk?

Not only milk, there are actually many other sources of high calcium intake. You can consume the following foods to get calcium without drinking milk.

Almonds

Almonds are the highest source of calcium. You can consume almonds as a snack or add them to salads, smoothies, or baked foods as a complement. For those who experience lactose intolerance, you can use almond milk as an alternative to cow's milk. In addition, almonds are a very good source of vitamin E, which is important for maintaining skin and vision health.

Orange Juice

Orange juice has a high source of calcium and vitamin D. You can consume orange juice without added sugar to avoid excessive sugar intake.

Kale

Kale is a type of green leafy vegetable that is nutrient-dense and rich in vitamins and minerals, including calcium. In addition, kale is a very good source of vitamin K for bone health, by consuming kale, it can also help maximize calcium absorption by the body.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a source of calcium that is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. Consuming broccoli regularly can help increase calcium levels in the body. You can try delicious recipes with broccoli, such as broccoli paratha, broccoli salad, and more.

Tofu

Tofu is often used as a meat alternative in a vegetarian diet because it is a high source of protein. In addition to protein, tofu is also high in calcium and contains more calcium than milk.

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Turns Out, Different Types of Milk Stored in Chiller and Supermarket Shelves

Dream - One area that is often visited by people in supermarkets is the shelf where milk is stored.

This is because milk can not only be consumed by drinking, but also mixed into various dishes to make the taste creamier and softer.

In addition to being stored on shelves, milk can also be found in chillers or refrigerators. At first glance, the milk placed in the chiller and on the shelves looks the same.

However, it turns out that the types of milk are different even though the brand and taste are the same. Dr. Mario Johan revealed that the milk stored on the shelves is usually UHT milk. Meanwhile, the milk stored in the chiller is pasteurized milk (fresh milk).

UHT Milk

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UHT (Ultra High Temperature) milk is raw milk that is heated at a high temperature of around 135-140 degrees Celsius to kill bacteria.

Usually, UHT milk can be stored at room temperature for 6 months if the packaging is still tightly closed. Its expiration date is longer than pasteurized milk.

Pasteurized Milk

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Pasteurized milk or fresh milk is raw milk that is heated at a lower temperature, around 75-85 degrees Celsius. This product is stored in a cooler to inhibit bacteria that are not killed during heating.

Pasteurized milk packaging is often thicker and has a shorter expiration date. Pasteurized milk must also be consumed within 4 days after opening.

In terms of nutrition, the two types of milk are not significantly different. "Some examples of heat-sensitive vitamins B and C are slightly reduced in UHT milk. But it doesn't matter because vitamins B and C can also be obtained from other foods," he said.

So, do you prefer UHT or pasteurized milk?

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