You will probably be cautioned to make sure you get four full glasses of milk per day to meet your calcium needs. Most people don't even realize that there are other good sources of calcium besides milk.

Good sources of non-dairy calcium include broccoli, almonds, tahini (sesame seed paste used in sauces and dips), sesame seeds, kale, sea vegetables, fortified orange juice, calcium-processed tofu, fortified soy and rice milk. A woman's body actually absorbs and retains calcium more efficiently during pregnancy.

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