High Calcium, Non-Dairy Alternatives to Cow’s Milk

While exact needs vary by individual, most people over 50 need 1,000-1,200mg of calcium daily. And while cow’s milk is one good source, here are three other drinks that you might not know are also calcium-rich.

1: Almond Milk

Cow’s milk typically has 300mg of calcium per cup. Many unsweetened almond milk varieties actually have more than that: Almond Breeze’s Unsweetened Almond Vanilla has 450mg per serving.

2: Oat Milk

Oat milk is another milk alternative high in calcium – Oatly Original has 350mg / cup.

3: Fortified Orange Juice

Orange Juice with added calcium typically have 350-450mg / cup. When shopping for one, be share to check the labels carefully to make sure you’re finding one with added calcium. Standard orange juice only have ~20mg / cup.