In fact, there are plenty of calcium-rich foods out there that dont contain any dairy at all.
Calcium is instrumental for developing strong bones and teeth, supplying both structure and hardness to your physical architecture.
I personally like to make a kale pasta dish with lemonvery quick and easy to make and delicious!
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Try incorporating it into a soup or stir-fry for some added bulk and flavor.
Or eat it on its own: Like okra (another solid calcium source!
it’s possible for you to find even morespinach recipeshere.
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This Southern-cooking staple is a close relative of kale (and equally as nutritious).
Whats more, these fish are also naturally abundant invitamin D, which helps your bodyabsorbthat mineral!
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Freshly grilled salmon really cant be beat, but the canned stuff is actually pretty solid too.
Done right, these briny bites can bring a lot to almost any dish.
Just three ounces delivers a tad more calcium than a glass of milk.
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And heres even more possibilities.
Calcium-rich foods extend beyond the leafy greens and canned fish categories.
If theyre not tickling your fancy, give one of these a shot instead.
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On the hunt for a hummus alternative?
Puree a bunch into a nutrient-rich base for creamy dips, according to Nielsen.
From there, just add a little olive oil, your favorite spices, and add-ons, she says.
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This thick, dark syrup is one of Nielsens favorite traditional sources of calcium.
While Hormati hasnt cooked nopales personally, I have had [them] intacos, she says.
I love meal-preppingcrispy baked tofufor a protein- and calcium-rich boost to meals all week long, Nielsen adds.
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Its wonderful pan-fried with some tamari and gochujang hot sauce for a quick protein at dinner.
Hormati, another tofu fan, also has a bevy of cooking suggestions.
Sometimes shell substitute tofu for meat in a dinner recipe.
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Other times, shell mix crumbled baked tofu into a sauce and pour over pasta or fried rice.
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