As the seasons change, so does the climate, and the body's various metabolic processes change accordingly. During the transition of seasons, the temperature difference between day and night is significant, increasing the body's demand for various nutrients, and naturally, its demand for calcium as well. Calcium is a nutrient that the human body cannot synthesize on its own and must be obtained from external sources; therefore, dietary structure directly affects its absorption and utilization in the body.
In China, people tend to consume more grains and less calcium-rich dairy products, which can easily lead to calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency can endanger the health of all groups of people.
Autumn is the best time to supplement calcium. As the temperature gradually decreases, the functions of various tissues in the body improve accordingly, and the ability to absorb and utilize calcium also increases. However, without adopting scientific methods for calcium supplementation, it is difficult to achieve ideal results even with large doses of calcium supplements.
In autumn, a variety of calcium-rich seafood, vegetables, and fruits are newly available on the market, making it an excellent time to supplement calcium through diet.
Foods rich in calcium include fish, eggs, soy products, dried small shrimp, bone broth, wood ear mushrooms, and sesame. Firstly, seafood contains a high amount of calcium, such as fish (ideally eaten with the bones), dried small shrimp, dried shrimp, seaweed, and nori, all of which are rich in calcium and easily absorbed by the body. Soy products are excellent sources of calcium; foods like soy milk, soy powder, tofu, and dried tofu are inexpensive, nutritious, simple to cook, and convenient to eat. Dairy products are now widely accepted; fresh milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich in calcium and are excellent sources of calcium. Additionally, vegetables are also a source of calcium, such as daylilies, carrots, bok choy, and rape, which are rich in vitamins and can provide calcium to the body and should be consumed more often in daily life. Eggs are indispensable in daily life and also contain a relatively high amount of calcium.