by happyass » 12 Oct 2008, 17:45
here's a quick blurb on what macrobiotics has to say about other sources of calcium-rich foods that are not dairy:
Calcium?
A common misconception is that the macrobiotic diet does not provide enough calcium because it does not include milk and dairy foods.
The diet is actually very rich in calcium as it includes:
Seeds, including sesame seeds which has about 14 times more calcium than milk.
Seaweeds, which typically have 7 to 14 times as much calcium as milk.
Green leafy vegetables, which are also rich sources of calcium.
The calcium in these foods are also more readily absorbed by the body than the calcium in milk. Plus, these foods do not create problems normally associated with milk and dairy foods - prolems such as increased risks of female-type cancers among women, respiratory problems like asthma and allergies.