In fact, drinking milk and eating dairy products can rob…
“In fact, drinking milk and eating dairy products can rob your body of calcium and contribute to osteoporosis. If you eat dark green leafy vegetables like kale, collards, and mustard greens, you can get enough calcium from a vegan diet.”
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Dairy can reduce calcium absorption, but plant sources like leafy greens provide sufficient calcium for bone health.
In simple terms: Dairy may lower calcium, but greens give enough.
Include dark leafy greens to meet calcium needs on a vegan diet.
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When to use this quote
- meal planning
- dietary counseling
- health education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you incorporate more greens into meals?
- What other nutrients support bone health?
Some may find it hard to replace dairy taste.