Re: interesting article for you vegetarians

September 10, 2003

Loved the article about COK. How is it possible,

though, to get enough calcium without using dairy

products? I am working on my bone mass, and

expect that to be a lifelong project.

Thanks,

Ria Brownlow

September 10, 2003

Take supplements???

on 9/10/2003 11:22 AM, riabrownlow at riabrownlow@... wrote:

> Loved the article about COK. How is it possible,

> though, to get enough calcium without using dairy

> products? I am working on my bone mass, and

> expect that to be a lifelong project.

>

> Thanks,

> Ria Brownlow

>

September 10, 2003

Actually, I believe dairy may well be a poor source of calcium (fairly

low in mg/calorie and not so good absorption). Dark leafy greens, tofu

and especially sardines (with bones) may be alternatives. In a study I

saw, nurses who ate the most vegetables had the lowest risk of

osteoporosis. Oddly, those who drank the most milk had the most

osteoporosis!

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