Yea, the doctor did mention it is good to spread out during the day.
I now do my Centrum (300mg calcium) at begging of day. I’ve moved calcium supplements to evening, typically more fat then for absorbtion. At night I take two 300 -mg supplements… but sometimes back off to one if I see in MyNetDiary food log totals that I’m past 1200 mg total (food+suppment)
I checking on multi-day report from MyNetDiary app. For past 3 month, I’ve averaged about 500mg/day Calcium from food sources. Much is from dairy, but some from non-dairy sources too.
I continue to do supplemental Calcium (300mg/day from Centrum, 630mg/day from 2 tablets calcium citrate + D3. That puts me well over the 1000 to 1200 mg needed. I’ve considered doing just 1 tablet calcium but have so far decided extra is probably ok (mom has osteoporosis) .
The most surprising small source of non-dairy calcium has been CHIA SEEDS…70mg calcium per tablespoon (and also 3g protein and 4g fiber). I’ve found that Chia seeds are good with oatmeal, yogurt, salad or avocado toast.
I was unable to order chia seeds one week, so I’ve been working on a big pouch of Superseeds (chia, hemp and flax). It will take me a while because I only use a few teaspoons at a time. https://dieteticdirections.com/lets-compare-super-seeds-chia-vs-hemp-vs-flax/
. Suggested online sources for CHIA SEEDS? Ideally it would have free shipping (I do have Amazon prime).
I might consider a trip into Whole Foods or VItamin cottage. But I’ve hardly been in a real grocery store in months… I fear I might be like Robin Williams Russian character who visits a US grocery store in “Moscow on the Hudson”, crazed by the options in the coffee aisle.
You probably do not want to order from the mystery seed supplier described in this thread:
http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/2192267-did-you-get-an-unsolicited-seed-package.html
I buy the Nutiva brand chia seeds. I get them at Costco but they sell them on Amazon with free shipping. My D has bought chia seeds at Walmart.
I buy the Nutiva at Costco as well. They have an online store but I can’t tell what they charge for shipping. 10% off your first order though!
I get Bob’s REd Mill chia seeds in the store but you can also order online: https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/grains-beans-seeds/organic-chia-seed.html
This stuff is really yummy . Get your calcium and magnesium in chocolate candies! https://www.adoracalcium.com/our-sweet-legacy.php
Thanks @jym626 - The Adora calcium treats look interesting… and less sugar (2g dark chocolate, 3g milk chocolate) than I would have thought.
I’ve been trying to eat more fiber, supposedly a good idea for me since high A1C/prediabetic. I like these fiber well sugar free gummies - most days I take 2 (total of 5g fiber) - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vitafusion-Fiber-Well-Gummy-Vitamins-90-ct/22288716
Any recommended items to purchase at Whole Foods?
I decided to do an online order from the local Whole Foods for chia seeds, Adora calcium supplements recommended above and a few other things. It’s the first time I’ve done online order from Whole Foods , and actually have not shopped there much in person.
I like to keep several cans of the Whole Foods brand Ranchero beans in my pantry. Sometimes it’s nice to have already seasoned beanS in the cupboard.
A recent thread about device for making “milks” (oat, nut) had a detour about calcium supplements.
Thought I’d mention Adora again. It’s a cross between a supplement and “a little something sweet”
When I first learned about Adora, there were complaints about them being old/stale on Amazon. (Not sure how much of a risk that really is). So I’ve been buying at in person at Whole Foods or Natural Grocery.
I used to eat Adora all the time. I stopped b/c they were so good I was eating more than I should = fattening. That was just me though, LOL. Very tasty!
LOL. Normally I’m not so good at snacking self control. But I have diligently followed my “no more than one Adora per day” rule (for reasons of calories and sugar). And I don’t have one every day. I’m more likely to grab one if in the evening I see calcium total is low.
Although I don’t log my daily vitamin and calcium tablets in MyNetDiary food log, I do enter the Adora in “snacks” category.
Ding, ding… I had Sardines (calcium 382mg/serving) for lunch
I often select shrimp entrees when eating out, to get protein and calcium (plus I really love shrimp)
