These Foods Are Jam-Packed With Calcium!

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Emma H
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Calcium is an essential vitamin that is naturally occurring in animal and plant-based products. It is so important for you to have enough for hair and nail growth, strong bones, and more. If you are vegan or simply don’t have a balanced diet, you might be lacking in calcium. Make sure you’re getting enough each day with this calcium guide.

Dark Leafy Greens

The best way to get your fix of calcium every day is by eating loads of dark leafy greens. These vegetables include collard greens, mustard and turnip greens, kale, and bok choy. These have the most calcium out of all the dark leafy greens, and can be added to smoothies, soups, or salads!

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Collards and black-eyed peas are in season!!! Which, of course requires cornbread… but no ham hocks. Smoked salt, smoked paprika or liquid smoke does the trick! #totalvegancomfortfood You're welcome. Now go to the farmer's market!! All you need is some good seasoning and veggie broth. I made the black-eyed peas in the instant pot. Sauté some onion, celery and garlic. Add 5 cups of water, 2 lbs. fresh black eyed peas, garlic and onion powder, smoked paprika, smoked salt, thyme and oregano. Use the beans/chili setting. When it was finished, I diced up some roasted red peppers to add at the end. Super easy and so delicious! The collards were done on the stovetop with veggie broth, sautéed onions, and basically the same seasonings, minus the thyme, oregano and paprika. @farmersmarkethw #veganblackeyedpeas #vegancollards #trappeysorhotsauceorboth

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Fortified Non-Dairy Milk

If you eat cereal in the morning, oatmeal, or take non-dairy milk in your coffee, try buying a fortified product instead. Although it isn’t completely natural, it’s good to have around in case you have a day that is lacking in calcium.

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Tahini

Tahini is a Middle Eastern ground sesame paste and actually has a good bit of calcium in it! Tahini makes for the perfect salad dressing for any occasion when you combine it with water, lemon juice, garlic, and salt!