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You Ask, I Answer: Calcium in Sesame Seeds?
I have come across conflicting information on sesame seeds as a good source of calcium. Some websites (none written by nutritionists) claim they are, others claim they are not. A few vegan websites...
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You Ask, I Answer: Extra Calcium for “Backup”?
As you’ve discussed in previous posts, phosphoric acid, caffeine, and sodium inhibit calcium absorption and/or promote calcium excretion. Guidelines state that the body can only utilize 500 mg of...
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You Ask, I Answer: Calcium From Fish
I’ve learned tons about nutrition from you! One of the things I’m glad I now know is that spinach isn’t a good source of calcium because it is high in oxalates (and you’re right, a lot of...
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You Ask, I Answer: “Greek-Style” Yogurt
I’m a little afraid to ask you this, but here it goes. I have noticed that some Greek yogurts actually say “Greek style” on their packaging (with the word “style” in tiny letters). I’ve been reading...
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You Ask, I Answer: Calcium Carbonate in Vegan Beverages
I’ve noticed that most soy/almond milk has calcium carbonate, which someone once told me was like drinking concrete? Is that true? What is calcium carbonate, exactly? – Kerra Olsen (Via Facebook)...
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You Ask, I Answer: Calcium Absorption, Kidney Stone Risk, and Gelatin-Free...
1. Is there research that indicates that calcium carbonate’s absorption is superior to that of calcium citrate? 2. My doctor recently suggested that I supplement my diet with calcium and vitamin D. Is...
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Chocolate Milk: Muscle Nectar? Weight-Loss Secret? Neither.
Pick up any fitness magazine and you will see the virtues of chocolate milk extolled away, often times classified as the best thing you can drink after a workout. Over the past few years, chocolate...
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Beyond Milk: There’s Much More To Bone Health than Calcium and Vitamin D
Those of you who follow me on Twitter (or read my tidbits on Facebook regularly) know my stance on milk — yes, it is a good source of calcium and vitamin D (though, remember, milk in the US contains...
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Subway’s New Fortified Breads: A Good Source of “Healthwashing”
Last week, while the new and “healthier” Happy Meals captured the attention of the nutrition and public health world, the folks at Subway quietly announced their latest “commitment to nutrition” —...
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Fail! US News & World Report on Dairy-Free Calcium-Rich Foods
I was hopeful when I initially came across the headline for a recent article in US News & World Report — “5 Non-Dairy Foods With Calcium”. “Finally,” I thought, “a well-read magazine informing its...
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