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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