Author: Tarla Dalal
Translator(s)/ Editors(s): Karuna Chandhuk
Publisher: Sanjay & Company
Year: 2012
Language: Hindi
Pages: 103
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788189491031
Description
Calcium is so very important in building strong bones and healthy teeth. The increasing awareness about this fact among people was home to the author by the space of letter from readers asking for information about calcium-rich food. A Research Team put together some basic facts about calcium and calcium-rich foods.
This book presents these facts with 36 recipes compiled using calcium-rich ingredients like dairy products, leafy vegetables, nuts and pulses. A unique feature of this book is the chart providing calcium requirements for people of different ages, right from infants to senior citizens.
To give a clear idea about what a lack of calcium can mean to our bodies, the book includes a section on Calcium Deficiency that covers the basic facts like what is calcium deficiency and what are its causes, symptoms and consequences. Of course, the rest of the book goes on to tell you just how to prevent and overcome this deficiency with a calcium-rich diet.