[olivia3boys]

I don't know about the "no dairy" thing. I've been pregnant or nursing since 1996 and I think I'd have an awful time getting enough calcium naturally without milk (I don't like "fortified" OJ or calcium supplements).

Maybe MOST people don't need dairy but for me drinking 3 glasses of milk/day is much easier than eating spinach all day long.

[jiggyboy]

Sardines and salmon are good; yellow corn tortillas are surprisingly good in some cases (up to 15% each) -- definitely check the label because some are nearly 0%.

A lot of manufactured bread products, especially english muffins, have a lot of calcium because of calcium-based preservatives. In this case, the cheaper no-name brands are actually highest.

Tofu has a good amount; check the label here too because it varies a lot from brand to brand. I find lots of good recipes that have tofu at some of the food sites, and I'm no nuts-and-roots kook.

Sesame seeds are surprisingly high -- 6% in a tablespoon. A meal of Sesame Chicken is just the stuff once in a while. Almonds are pretty good too.

[sinkspur]

I don't know about the "no dairy" thing. I've been pregnant or nursing since 1996

Good heavens! As Groucho Marx once said "I like cigars,but I take 'em out of my mouth once in a while!"

[Old Professer]

I've been pregnant or nursing since 1996

Maybe you should go see a doctor and find out which.