Does the calcium found in fruits and vegetables provide as much nutritional benefit to my body as that found in dairy products?
In order for your body to reap the benefits of calcium in your diet it must be able to absorb and use it. Generally, the body is not able to adequately absorb the small amount of calcium found in fruits and vegetables. This is because most of these types of foods naturally contain substances like oxalate, phytate and fibre that bind calcium and interfere with its absorption. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium – and milk is high in vitamin D.
