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Calcium is key for healthy bones, teeth, muscles, and nerve functionโbut you donโt need dairy to meet your daily needs.
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Cooked kale (1 cup): 180 mg
Cooked broccoli (1 cup): 60 mg
Bok choy (1 cup, cooked): 160 mg
Almonds (ยผ cup): 95 mg Collard greens (1 cup, cooked): 260 mg
Fortified plant milks (1 cup): 300โ450 mg (check the label!)
Tofu (ยฝ cup): 250โ430 mg
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Adults: 1,000 mg/day
Women 50+ & men 70+: 1,200 mg/day
Teens: 1,300 mg/day
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Dairy isnโt your only option. A well-planned plant-based diet can provide all the calcium your body needsโnaturally and deliciously!
Myth: High-protein diets harm kidneys
Truth: A high-protein diet won’t harm healthy kidneys. But for people with kidney disease, too much protein or even excess water can put extra strain on their kidneys, which struggle to filter waste properly. The problem isn’t that protein or water is bad – it’s that weakened kidneys can’t
Research shows that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack and harm the eyes.
A better way to meet your calcium needs is through your diet. Eat more of wholesome plant foods, such as soybeans, spinach, and collard greens.
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