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How to Eat More Calcium in a Vegan Diet

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By jefffisher
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Most people get their daily calcium from their dairy intake, but for many people this isn't an option. Below is a guide on how to easily add calcium to your diet if you're a vegan, or lactose intolerant.

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Greens have high amounts of calcium in them. Some of the greens with the most calcium in them include collard greens, turnip greens, spinach, and

  2. Step 2

    Beans have a fair amount of calcium in them as well. This includes baked beans, white beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans (also known as chick peas) and soy beans. This is why soy milk is such a great replacement for standard milk.

  3. Step 3

    Tofu has calcium in it as well, and there are many tofu companies that offer products with extra calcium, sometimes offering as much as 40% of your calcium needs in one serving.

  4. Step 4

    Calcium supplements are great for those that struggle with getting in enough calcium. However, for vegans this is difficult since many calcium products contain milk products or gelatin (like in the gummy calcium bears). Under resources is a link for a company that makes vegan friendly calcium supplements. Some companies offer full lines of supplements for vegans, and some also have multi vitamins.

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