Calcium isn’t only about dairy: there are plenty of other foods including bone-friendly calcium – fruit among them.
Fruit is high in calcium – who knew?! Compared to dairy products, fruit is a calcium also-ran. But if you can’t stomach dairy; or you’re eating vegan, you have to look beyond the usual suspects (milk, cheese, and yogurt) to broaden your sources.
Plus, it never hurts to add foods with calcium to your daily diet. You may THINK that 500mg supplement taken with a cup of...
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