Yummy Mummy Dijana in Kitchener asks:
Dear Dijana|
I happen to be a dairy fan but am well aware that cows milk is one of the top two allergens in North America (wheat being the other). It is well worth knowing what other sources of calcium are just in case you are one of the lucky who need to avoid the moo.
Calcium is found in almonds (Presidents choice has a yummy almond butter) and leafy greens. Almonds are easy enough| they are spread able and always available in a bowl around our house. But leafy greens in high enough amounts are a challenge for any adult| never mind kid! You will notice that these greens cook down significantly which means that even a tablespoon of pureed spinach soup is loaded with goodness. (Easier than standing guard over a bowlful of spinach salad.) Top that salad| though| with strawberries and sunflower seeds| which are also decent sources and you may be getting somewhere.
Seaweed is an excellent source of calcium so do encourage your kids love of sushi| raw fish omitted. Dont forget that tofu is set with either calcium or magnesium and both are great additions. It takes significant amounts of magnesium and vitamin D to make the calcium usable by the body. Luckily magnesium is normally found in the very same foods that calcium is. As for vitamin D| sunshine and supplements are the best sources.
Check in with www.yummymummyclub.tv in March for my whole blather on getting D!
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