Calcium is an essential mineral for the bone system, teeth and muscle and nerve activity. Besides milk and dairy products, many green vegetables also provide a significant amount of calcium, including dill. Supplementing calcium from dill is a suitable choice for vegetarians, lactose-intolerant people or those who want to diversify their daily nutritional sources.
Dill is a familiar spice vegetable in Vietnamese cuisine. Not only creates a characteristic aroma for dishes, dill also contains many micronutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and especially calcium.
100g of fresh fennel contains about 208mg of calcium along with a lot of magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin C, which helps increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
Although the calcium content in a small serving is not too high compared to milk, if used regularly and combined reasonably, it still contributes to supplementing this important mineral for the body.
To increase the efficiency of calcium absorption from dill, housewives first need to use fresh vegetables, wash them and process them moderately. Cooking for too long can reduce a part of the micronutrients. Therefore, dill is often added to dishes in the late stages such as fish soup, fish cake, fried eggs or steamed dishes. This processing method both preserves the flavor and limits nutrient loss.
In addition, housewives can combine dill with foods rich in vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium better. For example, using dill in seafood dishes, eggs or eating with naturally sun-dried foods will support the process of calcium metabolism into bones.
For the family's diet, housewives should maintain a diverse diet with many other green vegetables to ensure the overall amount of calcium to meet daily needs.
One point to note is that dill should only play a supporting role, and cannot completely replace the main sources of calcium in people with high needs such as pregnant women, the elderly or developing children. In these cases, it is necessary to consult a nutritionist to have an appropriate supplementation regimen.
