Want Strong Bones? Skip the Milk!

So how do we get enough absorbable calcium into our diets if we aren't consuming dairy? Far healthier sources of calcium come from plant foods. Here are a few excellent choices:

White Beans
Soy Beans or Soy Nuts
Baked Beans
Okra
Spinach
Collard Greens
Mustard Greens
Turnip Greens
Kale
Swiss Chard
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Sesame Seeds
Almonds
Oranges
Tofu
Rhubarb

Also, Juice Plus Complete® is an excellent source of dietary calcium. Make a shake with chocolate or vanilla Complete and soy milk if you need a quick snack, or as a pre-or-post-exercise drink. Lastly, as important as it is to eat calcium-rich foods, it's equally important to do weight-bearing exercise, which strengthens bones, muscles, and ligaments.