Have your self a dairy, merry Christmas
Calcium is essential for healthy teeth and bones and regulating the function of the heart, muscles and nerves. Calcium is especially important for building healthy bones in childhood, maintaining bone strength in adolescence and adulthood, and preventing low bone density and osteoporosis later in life.
Australians receive most of their calcium from dairy foods. About two thirds of our calcium intake comes from dairy products, with the rest coming from smaller amounts that are found in breads, cereals, fruits and vegetables, and calcium fortified products. Tinned salmon and sardines are another good source of calcium.
For a twist on tradition this festive season, why not bring foods high in calcium to your table. To help get you started with your menu planning, check out the collection of Christmas recipes on the Dairy Australia website such as Thai prawn leaves for entree, turkey breast with feta and craisin stuffing or turkey, capsicum and ricotta involtini as a main, and individual cream cheese festive fruit cakes or raspberries and cream Christmas tarts for dessert – just to name a few! There is also a recipe for egg nog (with or without chocolate), puddings that can be served with custard, and may other delicious Christmas recipes to choose from.
How about combining leftover Christmas turkey or ham with a calcium-rich salad this summer? Mix seasonal fruits or vegetables with your choice of shaved or crumbled cheese (hard cheese varieties are generally higher in calcium than soft cheese varieties). Add a sprinkling of slivered almonds for crunch or a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for extra zing.
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