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recipes Calcium Get the facts, get the recipe! What is It? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Excess calcium can cause health issues, like kidney stones and calcifications in the blood vessels. A calcium deficiency is often characterized by muscle cramps, tiredness, and potentially more severe problems if left unchecked. Health Benefits Calcium is a mineral that is essential to our body’s functions. It provides bone and teeth health and aids in muscle function, nerve transmission, and hormonal secretion. It also helps our blood clot. Food Sources Calcium can be found in dairy, tofu, collard greens, spinach, turnip greens, bok choy, kale, and cinnamon. Mediterranean TUNA TOAST POINTS 1 tbsp. tahini 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. water 1 can of tuna in water, drained 4 kalamata olives, chopped and pitted 1. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and water together in a bowl. 2. Add olives, feta, and tuna. Stir until combined. 3. Slice grape tomatoes and hard boiled egg. 2 tbsp. feta cheese 1/2 cup of baby spinach 5 grape tomatoes 1 hard-boiled egg 3 slices of bread of choice 4. Toast bread and cut diagonally for 6 large toast points or 12 small. 5. Top toast with tuna, spinach, tomatoes, and eggs. Enjoy! enhance magazine | NOVEMBER 2016 45