Vegan Calcium Topic
U1195753523
06/15/23
Any ideas for upping calcium as I’m only having about 25-30% of what I should be having. I’m vegan so no animal products.
Dietician
06/15/23
Hi U1195753523,
Glad to hear you are wanting to increase your calcium intake. Very important for your bone health.
Vegan sources of calcium include:
Fortified, plant-based, milk alternatives
Tofu made with calcium
Kale, broccoli, and collards
Blackstrap molasses
Here is an article on meeting your needs for 6 essential nutrients on a vegan diet.
https://www.mynetdiary.com/6_essential_nutrients_for_vegans.html
Please let us know if you have additional questions. Brenda (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Vegan Calcium