Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk.
Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk. ( Photo: DryPot/Wikimedia Commons)

Milk is a well known source of calcium, but fortunately for people with allergic reactions to it, or who simply want a different taster experience, the healthful alternatives are plentiful, health experts say.

Milk is a Calcium Champion but There are Many Alternatives
06 Jun 2026 | 10:45
Healthy Manhattan

Milk is mighty rich in calcium which builds and supports bones and teeth, muscles nerves, and hormones. But for people with serious food allergies or who simply don’t like the taste, there are fortunately plenty of ways to capture the same calcium-rich benefits of milk from other foods.

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