Calcium in foods?!
Calcium in foods?
What are some vegan sources of calcium? How much of my daily value do these contain?
Please do not include fortified foods like orange juice.
Answers:
One of the sources of calcium for vegans are nuts and perhaps you may not know that almonds are excellent sources of calcium. In fact, almonds have more calcium than any other nut — 70 milligrams (mg) in 23 almonds. They are also packed with nutrients — fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, and iron. Magnesium helps in the absorption of calcium. And one serving of almonds provides half of your body's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin E.
Like all nuts, almonds provide one of the best plant sources of protein. And they're good for your heart. Most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat — a healthier type of fat that may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
So, you must have heard of almond milk. It is really good for vegans. You put the almonds in hot water for some time and remove the outer layer. You then grind the white kernels thinly and add water according to the consistency you like it. You may even add sugar if you like.