Plucky Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 My kids drink a lot of milk. I am wanting to transition away from milk. What do we need to make sure of for a balanced diet without it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just eliminating milk or all dairy? If one can still have dairy, there are many easy sources of calcium such as yogurt and cheese. Oops got to go--just quickly I also eat almonds for Ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 We eat a lot of yogurt and cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 We eat a lot of yogurt and cheese. Do you buy organic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Scroll down to the 4th chart on this page. It has several options for non-dairy sources of calcium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Supplements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 salads, broccoli, etc. it is not necessary to consume animal products in order to have enough calcium/protein in your diet- I've seen studies that show consuming animal products actually leeches the calcium from your bones- so you'll actually be improving your calcium levels by ditching the dairy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 We rely mostly on calcium-fortified orange juice and smoothies made with protein powder that also contains vitamins and minerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Scroll down to the 4th chart on this page. It has several options for non-dairy sources of calcium. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Supplements. Do you give your kids supplements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Is the protein powder healthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 salads, broccoli, etc. it is not necessary to consume animal products in order to have enough calcium/protein in your diet- I've seen studies that show consuming animal products actually leeches the calcium from your bones- so you'll actually be improving your calcium levels by ditching the dairy. :) I am concerned with getting enough calcium rich veggies into my kids. I'm glad there are other alternatives like almonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 salads, broccoli, etc. it is not necessary to consume animal products in order to have enough calcium/protein in your diet- I've seen studies that show consuming animal products actually leeches the calcium from your bones- so you'll actually be improving your calcium levels by ditching the dairy. :) :iagree: Keep in mind that eating dairy beyond early childhood is pretty much an anomaly (as is eating dairy from another species at all), both for humans and mammals in general. All animals can make perfectly healthy bodies without eating dairy or taking artificial supplements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Do you buy organic? Yes, we try to purchase all dairy, meats, veggies, and fruits organically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Also, please make sure your kids are getting enough vitamin D. It is just as important to their bones (I believe more so) than calcium. All you need to do is send them outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 calcium fortified juice, soy milk (with calcium), green leafy veggies, broccoli, other dairy products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yogurt and cheese. I also take cal/mag every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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