Dairy milk falls short compared to these calcium sources.

They say you can't squeeze blood from a turnip, but can you squeeze calcium from kale? Calcium is an important part of a healthy diet, and it plays an essential role in bone density, muscle contraction, nerve function, blood pressure stability, and healing. Even though many people look to dairy to meet their calcium needs, it's not as beneficial as we once thought. Dairy milk depletes calcium from your bones, causing osteoporosis. As a result, you are more likely to have fractures and breaks in the bones. In a 12-year study, Harvard Nurses' Health Study found that those who consumed the most calcium from dairy foods broke more bones than those who rarely drank milk. With 77,761 participants, the results suggest that dairy milk is best left off our plates. Instead, step away from the milk and pick up these healthy non-dairy alternatives to fulfill your calcium needs! Tofu: 350 mg per ½ cup serving Chia seeds: 300 mg per 1.5 ounces serving Collard greens: 210 mg per ½ cup serving Kale: 205 mg per ½ cup serving Bok Choy: 190 mg per ½ cup serving Figs: 135mg per 5 figs serving White Beans: 120 mg per ½ cup serving Turnip Greens: 104 mg per ½ cup serving Spinach: 99 mg per ½ cup serving Almonds: 93 mg per ¼ cup serving Sesame Seeds: 51 mg per 1 tablespoon serving As it turns out, you can squeeze calcium from kale! (Is there anything kale can't do?!). While you focus on bettering your physical health, let the professionals at Bell Black Insurance handle your insurance policies to protect your financial future. Contact us today to get started.