Boy, if I had dime for every time someone asked me that. It's true, I don't eat dairy or drink milk. I grew up consuming tons of it. I talk to so many people who tell me they love cheese and could never give it up, as well as how they drink milk for their bones. I just smile and don't say a word because I don't think folks want to hear that it's disease-producing and fattening. A study funded by the National Dairy Council itself discovered that the high protein content in dairy actually leaches calcium from our bones.
**I get calcium from dark green vegetables, beans, soy, tofu, seeds and raw nuts. Also, I eat calcium-fortified foods, such as orange juice, soy/almond milk, and "yogurt." This is the wonderful "yogurt" I eat, which is fortified with calcium and live & active cultures. It is made with coconut milk instead of cow's milk. I threw some granola on the top. You can find it at Sprouts or Whole Foods. Amazingly Good!
