ShareThisSay you want to increase your calcium intake -- take that, osteoporosis! -- but suffer from that nagging affliction, lactose intolerance.
Take our quiz detailing these high sources of nondairy calcium.
1. Which type of salad greens packs the most calcium?
a) arugula
b) romaine
c) mache
d) radicchio
2. Grains are known for their complex carbohydrates, but which has the most calcium?
a) brown rice
b) cornmeal
c) corn tortillas
d) oats
3. Of these antioxidant-rich nuts, which rates the highest in calcium?
a) sunflower seeds
b) sesame seeds
c) almonds
d) walnuts
4. Vegetables are packed with calcium if not overcooked. The highest percentage comes from:
a) broccoli
b) collard greens
c) turnip greens
d) bok choy
5. Beans, anyone? They, too, have high calcium levels, led by which type:
a) navy
b) soy
c) black
d) pinto
Answers: 1. c (66 milligrams); 2. c (120 milligrams); 3. b (2,100 milligrams); 4. c (450 milligrams); 5. a (140 milligrams)
Source: USDA
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