Did You Know?: Certain greens can be a good source of calcium

You know that you need your calcium but you're concerned that you may not be getting enough. Maybe you are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy. Perhaps you are following a vegan diet or simply don't like, or don't often consume, dairy. Did you know that there are some good non-dairy food sources of calcium? Certain greens, such as bok choy (sometimes called Chinese cabbage), broccoli, collard greens and kale are good sources of calcium that are relatively easy to absorb.

Don't forget that you can also get your calcium from calcium-fortified foods and beverages, like calcium-fortified orange juice. Fortified foods & beverages are also a good source of Vitamin D, which is not naturally found in most foods but is needed for calcium absorption.

You know that you need your calcium but you're concerned that you may not be getting enough. Maybe you are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy. Perhaps you are following a vegan diet or simply don't like, or don't often consume, dairy. Did you know that there are some good non-dairy food sources of calcium? Certain greens, such as bok choy (sometimes called Chinese cabbage), broccoli, collard greens and kale are good sources of calcium that are relatively easy to absorb.

Don't forget that you can also get your calcium from calcium-fortified foods and beverages, like calcium-fortified orange juice. Fortified foods & beverages are also a good source of Vitamin D, which is not naturally found in most foods but is needed for calcium absorption.