Calcium - It's Not All About the Milk

Good news today for my lactose intolerant friends, and vegetarians alike! This article explains that milk and dairy products are not the best source for calcium. Leafy greens and other vegetables are a better source of calcium.

I'm not saying, "Stop drinking milk and eating dairy products", but rather this article suggests that calcium is best absorbed by the body when combined with proper proportions of magnesium at the same time. Vegetables are high in many different vitamins and minerals. In an Eastern diet (such as in China, or Japan), milk or dairy products are barely consumed, if at all, thereby these cultures get their daily intake of calcium through their fruits and vegetables.

So, basically, if you're a milk lover, don't stop! Just be sure to eat your dark greens as well to maintain the proper calcium and magnesium balance. And remember just because you eat it, doesn't mean you'll absorb all of the goodies a particular food has to offer. The body is a complex machine, and making sure you have the right combination of foods is very important for optimal health and body function alike!

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