If you are allergic to cow’s milk…
Cow’s milk companies have always played on the concerns of adequate calcium for nutrition. Calcium is needed for strong healthy bones. In addition, the threat of osteoporasis is very real to many people, especially females.
But what happens if you can’t take cow’s milk?
Well, without cow’s milk in the diet, the nutritional needs of the body need to be met. The first concern is to get enough calcium in the diet. The recommended daily allowance of calcium depends on the age of the individual.
Excellent sources of calcium include green vegetables (broccoli, collard greens, turnip greens, and kale), fish with soft, edible bones (salmon and sardines), and seafood (oysters and shrimp).
Calcium can not be absorbed without Vitamin D. Sources of Vitamin D include eggs, liver, and sunlight.
If you are concerned, then consult your milk-free diet with a dietitian.
