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Some may look at today’s topic as somewhat of a continuation of the Day 6 discussion about osteoporosis. But it moves beyond that. We’re going to look closer at the common myth…
We need milk and dairy for calcium.
I believe it’s because of the heavy promotion done by the American dairy industry that large amounts of people have this crazy idea that cow’s milk is the sole source of calcium.
The calcium path. Calcium is in the soil. Plants absorb it and it becomes part of their structure. Animals eat the plants. Their bodies absorb the calcium.
Cows don’t drink milk for their calcium. Calves do, but not mature cows. They eat plant life. So should we. Fruits, vegetables, raw nuts, grains, seeds and beans all have calcium in them.
There is as much calcium in 5 oz. of firm tofu as there is in one cup of cow’s milk. One cup of collard greens has more calcium then one cup of cow’s milk. Generally, the greener the leaf veggie, the more calcium it contains.
How much calcium do we really need?
The U.S. RDA says that adults age 25 and older should get 800 mg per day. They recommend 1200 mg of calcium per day for ages 11 to 24. The calcium recommendations in other countries are lower. For example, in Japan, adults are adviced to have 600 mg and if you live in Britain, the recommendation is 500 mg per day.
Who’s calling the shots? Who’s deciding on these amounts? Is it science? How much does the political scene influence these recommendations? Are economic factors given weight to increase the use of dairy? What’s the role of the National Dairy Council in coming up with the magical number of milligrams of calcium that each American should consume each day? This is something I may pursue at a future time.
Meanwhile, don’t rely on dairy for your calcium. Experience some veggies and fruits. Figs are high in calcium, so are almonds, sesame seeds, spinach, molasses, soybeans and soymilk, of course. And the great thing… none of these have the damaging side effects of cow’s milk.
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