These foods are packed with the nutrient that’s crucial for keeping your bones and teeth strong and healthy—no dairy required.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since you were a little kid, people (and commercials) likely told you to drink lots of milk because ...

Though the world has been pretty obsessed with milk in recent decades, the ads companies weren’t wrong about the need for sufficient calcium in our diets. (Just debatably about it having to come from ...

Per serving, several foods have more calcium than cheese. Consider other calcium-rich options such as tofu, yogurt, sardines, ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Fruit can be a surprising source of calcium, a mineral that’s usually associated with milk and other dairy products. Calcium is famous for its role in keeping bones and teeth strong, but it has many ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Calcium plays a key role in keeping bones strong; a lack of the mineral may make them weak and brittle.

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

It’s no secret that a glass of milk is an excellent source of calcium and can help support overall bone health. But for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan or just prefer not to eat dairy, there ...