Did you know that calcium, the mineral that gives you strong bones and healthy teeth, can also help you lose weight! In recent studies, those who consumed 1,200 mg of calcium per day weighed an average of 22 lbs less than those who did not consume calcium regularly. The more calcium that was consumed, the lower the weight and body fat. A high intake of calcium seems to stimulate the body to burn fat, while a low intake encourages the body to store fat. While calcium supplements are effective, the greatest results have come from calcium obtained from dairy products. Watkins SoyNilla beverage mix, which can be added to water, juice or milk, containes 300 mg of calcium per serving. Just two servings of SoyNilla added to milk will provide 1,200 mg of calcium in a smooth, delicious drink. Watkins Cinnamon Oatmeal Energy Bars contain 150 mg of dairy-based calcium per bar, and Osteogen, a calcium-based supplement for healthy bones, provides another 600 mg. "Bone appetit!"
Brenda Koth, MS, RD
25th March 2003
