Lack of calcium in diet - anyone else lacking?

[Happywalnut]

I’ve done the typical January diet / health thing (which is needed) and part of that has included logging my food into ‘my fitness pal’ to keep track of calories and macros.

I’ve noticed that I never seem to get enough (according to MFP) calcium - not even half my recommended amount! I am off to google what that is in a minute as I’m adding MFP has got it right, but will check.

I have yogurt for breakfast and just had milk on cereal for tea. I don’t eat much cheese. Love brocolli and greens but haven’t eaten any today. Love almonds but they are pretty calorific so have been avoiding them.

How do those who track get on with calcium? What do you eat to ensure your bones don’t crumble when you get older 🤣. Thinking of adding a calcium tablet to my multi vitamin but need to check that’s not detrimental.

Thanos

Premature menopause sufferer here so at higher risk of osteoporosis. I was told that the human body doesn't absorb calcium from tablets very well, and it is much better to have calcium-rich food in your diet.

I eat quite a lot of cheese, have butter instead of spread, we often have leafy greens, and I'm quite partial to sardines on toast. You can eat the bones and all.

Thank you. I’m going to have to look at what I eat and see if I can get more calcium in without increasing my calories somehow