What are some calcium-rich foods helpful for your bones?

The following are foods high in calcium, which is very important for the health and strength of teeth, hair and bones. High calcium foods are tofu, milk, yogurt, cheese, leafy greens such as kale, beans, clams, okra, trout, and acorn squash.

The daily value (DV) for calcium is 1300mg but you should not seek to outdo this amount in the hope of being extra healthy as excess calcium is actually quite harmful. it can lead to developing kidney stones, for instance. Safest just to include some of the above in your weekly food intake.