Calcium rich options for the dairy free diet.
Herbs: Basil, oregano, and thyme all have over 80 mg of calcium per tablespoon, so make good on recipes that include these tasty spices.
Green Vegetables: Broccoli, kale, spinach, and Swiss chard are good sources of calcium. Be careful how much spinach you have in your diet as it also contains compounds that inhibit calcium absorption.
Nuts: A cup of almonds beats a cup of milk when it comes to calcium. What? Brazil nuts are also a good choice, packing a whopping 213 mg. of calcium per cup.
Seeds: A cup of flax seeds contains 428 mg. of calcium among all the other beneficial compounds found in the superfood.
Garlic: A bulb of garlic contains many nutrients and has a score of health benefits. Yes, calcium is one of them so don't hold back on the garlic.
Are you a vegan? Do you have calcium deficiency?
Did you know that calcium contributes not only to bone health but also helps prevent Osteoporosis?
Vegetarians/vegans eating a varied diet need not worry about calcium! Dairy products increase bone density, but this comes at a terrible price. The latest research is showing that far from protecting bones, milk actually increases the risk of osteoporosis by eroding bone-making cells. Also, people with osteoporosis have a much higher incidence of heart disease and cancer, and the evidence is pointing at milk as the common factor. People do your own research, you don't need to see a list of foods high in calcium. That's not the issue!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I appreciate seeing a list of calcium alternatives..... and @ Jamie Husband - I believe the research you are referring to was done on conventional store bought milk that is full of hormones, antibiotics and GMO feed.... not organic whole milk.... there is a big difference in how the body is able to utilize the two vastly different substances...
ReplyDeleteI personally appreciate seeing a list of calcium alternatives... and @ Jamie Husband - I believe the study you are referring to was done on conventional store bought milk that is full of hormones, antibiotics and the cows were fed GMO feed..... and NOT organic whole milk.... There is a major difference in how the body is able to process these two vastly different substances.....
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