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Healthy Extra A

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pelagra · 27/06/2023 18:47

Just started SW, and I'm confused about Healthy Extra A. If I'm eating yoghurt for breakfast and pudding, won't that provide enough calcium? Do I really need to eat some cheese as well?

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MiniStormInATeacup · 27/06/2023 18:58

You will get calcium from your yogurt but not enough I should imagine (unless you eat a lot of yoghurt).

https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/calcium.html

I think the diet encourages you to get calcium from many different sources and you can have 2 healthy extra a choices to help you achieve the amount you need. Osteoporosis isn't a good thing!

Calcium

How much calcium do different groups of people need and what foods and drinks are rich in calcium?

https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/calcium.html

pelagra · 27/06/2023 19:54

It seems strange. I love cheese, and usually regard not opening the packet as a victory. I shall just have to trust that they know what they are doing.

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MiniStormInATeacup · 27/06/2023 21:10

Well as you have to weigh out your healthy a choices (you don't have to use them both) it will limit your intake.
I struggle to use the A choices as cheese isn't something I really enjoy. Have been eating a lot of babybels!

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 28/06/2023 09:23

I wasn't eating nearly enough calcium before I started ,I have lovely strong nails now for the first time in years. Trust the process,it works!

Wilma55 · 28/06/2023 13:02

You don't have to have both HEx As

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 28/06/2023 14:36

Wilma55 · 28/06/2023 13:02

You don't have to have both HEx As

Surely you do if you want to be on plan ?

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