6 Non-Dairy Calcium-Rich Foods To Consume Every Day
By Bornika Das
February 5, 2024
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Calcium is considered one of the building blocks of the human body and is necessary to build bones and make them strong and healthy. The main source of calcium is dairy products like milk, but there are several other non-dairy products that can provide calcium especially to the vegans. Take a look:
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Dried Fig
Figs are one of the most nutritious and delicious fruit that can be enjoyed individually or with other dried fruits. Apart from calcium, dried figs are rich in fibre and antioxidants.
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Almonds
They are packed with calorie content and make up healthy snacking delight. A couple of them can be consumed in the morning.
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Chia Seeds
They are rich in calcium and boron, apart from Omega 3. They can be spread over soups or can be consumed with parfaits or shakes.
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Tofu
This is an excellent source of calcium and can be easily consumed by vegans. Out of tofu, people can make kadhi, kabab, tikka and others.
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Sunflower Seeds
These seeds are rich in calcium and magnesium and can be eaten as a snack along with other seeds.
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Broccoli
Similar to cauliflower, broccoli is green in colour and can be enjoyed with several dishes. Broccoli is a good source of calcium and Vitamin K and C.
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