Subject: RE: Sources of calcium not in dairy? Quick Google search yielded 1000s of results. Here's a good linkGetting enough calcium can be a especially hard if your kids are allergic to milk. These nondairy foods can be good choices for kids with milk allergies who need calcium: - Salmon
- Tofu
- Rhubarb
- Sardines
- Collard greens
- Spinach
- Turnip greens
- Okra
- White beans
- Baked beans
- Broccoli
- Peas
- Brussel sprouts
- Sesame seeds
- Bok choy
- Almonds
Calcium-fortified FoodsIn addition to the large number of calcium rich foods that are naturally found, like milk and cheese, a lot of foods are now fortified with calcium. These can be especially good choices if your child doesn't like to drink milk. - Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving!
- Calcium-fortified orange juice
- Calcium-fortified soy milk
- SunnyD with Calcium (most SunnyD products don't have calcium, so look for the one that does if your child needs extra calcium in his diet)
- Instant oatmeal
- Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins
- Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast
- Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg)
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