Osteoporosis is a major concern for women who are over 50. If you are post-menopausal and not taking estrogen, the recommended daily allowance of calcium is 1500 milligrams. For women taking estrogen the RDA is 800 milligrams. Be sure to pay extra attention to diet to make sure you are getting enough calcium.

When the available calcium in your blood goes down, the body will draw on the calcium in your bones, which makes bones more porous and weak.

A glass of milk contains only about 300 milligrams of calcium. You may not want to drink 5 cups of milk per day. However, there are other rich sources of calcium that can be included in your diet. Yogurt, soybeans, and cheese are rich in calcium as are broccoli and oranges.

Remember to add calcium rich foods to your diet to keep bones strong!