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Dairy & Calcium Tips

Dairy & Calcium
  • Many kids and adults don't get the recommended amount of calcium each day. Use Nutrition Information on food labels to help you find calcium sources to add to your daily diet.
  • Calcium is a key nutrient for bone health at any age! After the age of 25-30, we no longer build bone mass, but continue to need calcium to maintain existing bone strength.
  • Get the same amount of protein and calcium - with fewer kilojoules and less fat - by drinking skimmed milk instead of whole milk. Whole milk contains 275 kilojoules and 4 grams of fat per 230ml glass; skimmed milk has 140 kilojoules and trace fats per 230ml glass.
  • Top casseroles and other baked dishes with reduced fat grated cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking for a delicious, cheesy flavour. Use approximately 30g of cheese per casserole serving.
  • Make traditional favourites like toasted cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers and omelettes with KRAFT Singles* for all the taste of a cheese slice that melts just the way you like.
  • Spice up lunchtime while getting some calcium. Serve up a tortilla topped with KRAFT* grated cheese (about 25g), lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa for a spicy treat.
  • Children and teenagers need calcium every day for growing bones. Foods in the Milk, Yoghurt and Cheese Group, such as low fat milk, yoghurt and cheese, are good sources of calcium.
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