Here's how you can get calcium on a vegan diet

Darielle Britto | Mar 20, 2019, 22:00 IST
Vegan diets have become popular over the years. Millions of people around the world are watching what they put in their body and eating clean, fresh and less processed foods. However, products like cheese and other dairy products are a big no-no if you are following a strict diet like this.

But how do you get enough calcium to keep your bones strong? There are plenty of vegan sources that are rich in the nutrient.

Here are some healthy sources of calcium you can incorporate in your diet.

Soya: Incorporate tofu, soya milk and soya beans into your diet as they are rich sources of calcium. You can get almost 261 mg of calcium from soya milk. It's also high in iron, magnesium, protein and selenium.

Oranges: This delicious fruit contains almost 60 mg of calcium. Snack on oranges throughout the day to get your daily dose of the nutrients. These fruits are also rich in vitamin C, which helps to protect the immune system and fight off free radicals that cause cell damage.

White Beans: Half a cup of this type of bean will give you at least 100 mg of calcium. While they have loads of nutrition and are low on the glycemic index, they also taste great. It also contains detoxifying properties.

Broccoli: 100 grams of this nutritious vegetable will give you 47 mg of calcium. It is popularly known as a 'superfood' because it contains high levels of vitamin C, vitamin K and folate, which helps to regulate cell growth and reproduction.
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