Because kale may help regulate blood sugar, it can help reduce your risk of developing Type II Diabetes. If this isn’t enough to get you to stock up, kale has also been credited with being an antioxidant-rich way to protect against diseases like osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and may reduce the frequency of migraine headaches.

Turnip Greens

Turnip greens come in at number three on the calcium scale, with 197 mg per one cup, chopped, nearly 20 percent of your daily recommended value. They rank among the top foods in regards to ANDI score (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index) which measures vitamin, mineral, and phytonutrient content in relation to caloric content.

But they don’t stop there: Turnip greens also contain 292 mg of potassium, a mineral that enhances muscle strength and endurance during physical activities. Want healthy skin and hair? Turnip greens are rich in vitamin A, a nutrient required for sebum production that keeps hair moisturized and helps boost healthy tissue growth, including skin.

Garlic

Pasta lovers will rejoice to learn that garlic comes in at number 4 on the list of calcium-boosting vegetables. This intensely flavorful and aromatic bulb, which is also a popular flavor in virtually every global cuisine, packs 246 mg per cup. But if you’re planning on romance later in the evening, one clove of garlic will still give you 1 percent of your daily recommended intake of calcium.

And garlic lovers will also be happy to hear that, in addition to boosting their calcium intake, garlic has been linked to increased immune function - including the ability to help guard against the common cold and influenza. Garlic is a blood thinner, so it is thought to help promote cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of a heart attack.