Why not try some of the following ideas to help you “sneak” in the calcium:
- Create yogurt parfaits with layers of yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal.
- Add cheese to scrambled eggs and omelets.
- Add white or red beans to soups and chili.
- Make double-the-milk shakes by adding powdered milk to traditional milkshakes and smoothies made in the blender.
- Buy calcium-fortified foods such as orange juice, cereals and breads.
- Try adding strawberry or chocolate syrup to milk. The few extra calories are worth the calcium benefit.
- Add cheese to sandwiches and offer cheese with crackers as an after-school snack.
- Make mini-pizzas by topping English muffins with pizza sauce, and other toppings such as mushrooms, green peppers, pepperoni, chicken, tomatoes and cheese.
- Make vegetable dips with cream cheese as a base or use yogurt for even more calcium.
- Use powdered milk to make creamy soups.
- Stir fry broccoli and top with shredded cheese.
- Top a scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt with fresh berries.
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