50 Food & Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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27) Dairy Products Are The Best Source Of Calcium

This is a very narrow-minded view and probably scoffed at by vegetarians and vegans! There are plenty of foods besides dairy products that are rich in calcium. These include leafy greans, such as kale and bok choy, spinach, sesame seeds, seaweed, broccoli, white beans, firm calcium-set tofu, almonds, oranges, etc. Given the fact that anyone can become lactose intolerant later in life, it's important to know that you can maintain good bone health with plenty of other non-dairy foods.