It’s possible to meet your calcium needs without eating dairy. These 7 foods are packed with nutrients that are crucial to keeping your bones and teeth strong and healthy.
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Top 5 Vegan Dairy-Free Everyday Foods That Are Super Rich in Calcium | Dr. Hansaji Yogendra
Natalie Rizzo MS RD is a New York City-based Registered Dietitian owner of Greenletes (a successful sports nutrition blog and podcast) and author of Planted Performance: Easy Plant-Based Recipes Meal Plans and Nutrition for All Athletes.
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It’s no secret that a glass of milk is an excellent source of calcium and can help support overall bone health. But for those who are lactose intolerant vegan or simply prefer not to eat dairy there are plenty of other calcium-rich foods that can be part of a healthy diet. Certain canned foods like fish or beans as well as fortified beverages provide enough calcium to help you meet your daily needs. In this article we’ll discuss what calcium does in the body and why it’s a crucial part of your diet as well as seven healthy calcium-rich non-dairy foods.