Donna Mantone-Adinolfi is a writer who focuses on the Spa lifestyle, Spa travel, health & wellness, and nutrition. She advocates a philosophy of mindful well-being and devotes herself to educating others on ways to improve their physical and mental health through the columns she writes for Balance Magazine and Lifestyles 50+ Magazine as well as her daily life.Spa Lifestyles: Dear Donna Column
January 31st, 2008 by Donna
Greetings everyone - Today’s column is about healthy eating and getting more calcium and other vital nutrients in your diet. The question was from a reader and I’ve posted it below. A spa lifestyle is all encompassing - it’s about heatlhy eating, fitness, stress management and creating a life in balance. Enjoy. - Donna
Dear Donna,
I’ve been focusing on eating better and am interested in some of the ways I can get more calcium and other important nutrients in my diet with more vegetables and fruits. Do you have additional information you can share?
Thank you,
Fran A.
Dear Fran,
Thank you for asking as I’ve been putting a list together for myself to help me focus on the nutrients I need. I hope you’ll find this helpful and I’ve also included additional resources below if you’d like more information.
Enjoy your healthy lifestyle! - Donna
Sources of Calcium:
- Skim/low-fat milk, yogurt
- Salmon
- Broccoli, turnip greens, seeds and nuts
- Tofu
Sources of Vitamin A:
- Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin
- Spinach, collards, turnip greens
- Mango, cantaloupe, apricots
- Tomaotes
Sources of Vitamin C:
- Kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon (all in season, too!)
- Broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage
- Romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens
Sources of Folate:
- Cooked dry beans and peas, peanuts
- Oranges, orange juice
- Spinach, mustard greens, romaine lettuce
Sources of Potassium:
- Sweet potato, cooked spinach, winter squash
- Bananas, plantains, dried fruits i.e. apricots, prunes and orange juice
- Cooked dry beans and lentils
If you’d like more information, here are a few great resources:
www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitchart.htm
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