Great realization yesterday --
Sesame seeds (1/4 cup) has MORE CALCIUM than a cup of fortified soymilk and *shudder* cows milk. Plus protein and healthy fats.
Talk to Colleen from Compassionate Cooks and she'll remind you that calcium is a mineral, and minerals come from the ground. The only reason cow's milk has any calcium is because COWS EAT PLANTS which contain minerals! So instead of getting our calcium from cows and inflicting unnecessary and inhumane suffering upon those creatures for the pleasure of taste or in the name of 'health' (misconception!), go right to the source. Cows can get their calcium from the grounds, from the plants, and so can you!
Other good sources of calcium:
Tofu (set with calcium) -- 120 to 300 mg in 1/2 cup
Blackstrap molasses -- 187 mg in 1 TBSP.
Collard greens -- 178 mg in 1/2 cup cooked
Sesame seeds -- 176 mg in 2 TBSP.
Vegetarian baked beans -- 128 mg in 1 cup
Navy beans -- 128 mg in 1 cup
Broccoli -- 50 mg in 1/2 cup cooked
Almonds -- 50 mg in 2 TBSP.
Kale -- 47 mg in 1/2 cup
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Thanks for the info, I didn't knew sesame seeds has so much calcium :)
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