Calcium is essential for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. It also helps with proper nervous system function, blood clotting, muscle contractions, and heart rhythm regulation. Herbs and spices aren’t usually the first foods you think of as sources of calcium, but many of them contain this beneficial mineral, and in significant amounts. Calcium gives bones and teeth their structure and strength. It also helps with muscle movement and function, nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body, helps blood vessels circulate blood throughout the body, regulates heart function, and helps blood clot. Getting enough vitamin D is also important for calcium absorption.

1. Sage

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon, or 2 grams of ground sage • Calcium: 33 mg

Sage can be used in dishes as a seasoning or as a garnish. It is often used with meat, but can be added to a wide variety of dishes.

  Salvia officinalis

2. Basil

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon, or 4.5 grams of ground dried basil • Calcium: 101 mg

Basil can be used fresh or dried in cooking or as a garnish. It pairs well with tomatoes and is also one of the main ingredients in pesto.

3. Chamaenerion angustifolium

Serving size: 1 cup, or 23 g, of raw leaves • Calcium: 98.7 mg Young shoots can be prepared similarly to asparagus. The young leaves and shoots can be used in salads, steamed, pickled, or briefly sautéed in a pan.

  Chamaenerion angustifolium

4.Thyme

is commonly used to flavor poultry, seafood, and other meats. It is also added to dressings, sauces, and marinades. It is most often used in savory dishes, but it can also enhance the flavor of sweet dishes, such as grilled fruit or ice cream.

5. Cinnamon

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon, or 7.8 grams of ground cinnamon • Calcium: 78 mg

Cinnamon is most often associated with sweet foods, such as pastries and desserts. However, it can also be used in savory dishes, such as meat, stews, and rice.

6. Cumin

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon, or 6 g of whole cumin seeds • Calcium: 55.9 mg Cuminous is an aromatic spice with a warm, earthy flavor. It is used to flavor dishes such as curries, stews, soups, meat dishes, chili, falafel, rice, and vegetables.

7. Tarragon (estragon)

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon, or 4.8 g of dried ground tarragon • Calcium: 54.7 mg Tarragon is often used to flavor chicken, fish, and egg dishes. It is also a common ingredient in various sauces.

8. Rosemary

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon, or 3.3 grams of dried rosemary • Calcium: 42.2 mg Rosemary is often used to flavor baked goods and meats. It can also be added to stews, roasted vegetables, and baked goods.

9. Black Pepper

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon, or 6.9 g of ground black pepper • Calcium: 30.6 mg Black pepper is widely used as a spice and flavoring. It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, and spice blends, and is often left on the table for everyone to add to the finished dish as they like.

10. Oregano

• Serving Size: 1 teaspoon, or 1.8 g of dried ground oregano • Calcium: 28.8 mg Oregano is a versatile spice that is commonly used in tomato sauces and olive oil-based dishes. It can also be used in spice blends, vinaigrettes, and on meats and vegetables.

Thanks for reading, wishing you perfect health

                                                                                      Margaret

Source: Czech web