by Kelley Herring
More than half of the female population in the United States gets less than the recommended amount of calcium -a mineral that's crucial to build and maintain strong bones.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that calcium is of special importance during pregnancy and lactation both to ensure healthy development of the fetus's bones and also to protect the mother's.
Make sure you're getting enough of this bone-building mineral by including calcium-rich foods like organic dairy, legumes and leafy greens in your diet and by enjoying calcium-rich recipes like these.