- Calcium
Calcium is needed in every cell in the body, and that’s a lot. You most commonly hear about calcium for building strong bones and teeth, but it also signals molecules to operate our heart, muscles, and nerves.
You only keep so much calcium floating around in your blood, but if you get a little extra your amazing body just packs it up in your bones to use when you’re running low.
If you don’t get enough calcium, your bones will become weak, causing osteoporosis.
Americans are not getting all the calcium they need in their diet. One survey showed that less than 15% of teenage girls and less than 22% of teenage boys were getting the recommended doses, reports Healthline.
You can get the calcium intake you need from boned fish, dairy products, and dark green vegetables.
Adding greens to your diet not only gives you calcium, but many other daily recommended nutrients.
Add spinach to your omelette, kale to your afternoon smoothie, and bok choy to the evening stir fry and you’re set!