Calcium Rich Foods

The diary industry has manipulated most people to believe that milk is the best source of calcium. Their marketing campaign even got our government to back them up. The truth is, milk is not good for you because it is full of harmful chemicals, such as growth hormones, pesticides and synthetic vitamins. Milk is not a good source of calcium because it doesn’t have the necessary nutrients to help your body absorb calcium. In order for your body to absorb calcium efficiently, it needs assistance from vitamin D and magnesium. The vitamin D in cow milk is usually synthetic and does little to help increase the absorption of calcium. This means that when you drink milk, only a small percentage of calcium is absorbed. If milk was the best source of calcium, Americans would not have problems with osteoporosis because they consumed it in large quantities. The best source of calcium is from plant-based foods. Vegetables are usually rich in calcium. Their high levels of nutrients also help your body to absorb calcium better. Below is a list of calcium rich foods that have more calcium than whole milk. Whole milk has about 190 milligrams of calcium per 100 calories.

Calcium rich foods (mg per 100 calories):

1. Arugula: 1,300 mg
2. Bok Choy: 1,050 mg
3. Turnip Greens: 920 mg
4. Collard Greens: 560 mg
5. Mustard Greens: 492 mg
6. Spinach: 452 mg
7. Broccoli: 388 mg
8. Romaine Lettuce: 259 mg
9. Green onions: 241 mg
10. Cabbage: 200 mg

Please keep in mind that these numbers are estimated and may vary depending on agriculture methods, and if the foods are organic or not.

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