There are many ways to get calcium from foods other than dairy products. Some people don’t drink milk for various reasons. Some are lactose intolerant and some are vegans. Others simply want options from sources other than dairy products.
The daily recommended intake of calcium varies according to age, but will average between 500mg and 1000mg.(Dietary Reference Intakes, National Academy of Science, 1997)
Obtaining the daily recommended calcium from foods is not that difficult. For example eating one cup of baked beans, four tablespoons of tahini and five figs will give one over 500mg of calcium.
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