Major
source of calcium is from animals, in the form of meat, diary products, seafood
and eggs. But due to religious compulsions and the unethical practices of over exploitation
of cattle and poultry more and more people are looking for alternate sources of calcium.
Some people who have lactose intolerance also needs alternate calcium
sources.
Figs
Chia seeds
Almonds
Broccoli
Plant-based milks like soya milk
Tomatoes
Dates
Beans
These are some of the plant based sources of calcium; but if one wishes
to shift from animal based calcium to vegetarian calcium, one needs to move
with caution as enzymes and gastric juices for the absorption and assimilation of these sources varies from animal sources and sometimes people may end up
calcium deficient trying a sudden shift of diet.
Best way is to inroduce vegetarian calicium with gradual tapering of animal based calcium.
As
a general rule whatever the source of calcium one needs to take green leafy
vegetables in our regular diet for complete absorption of calcium.
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