He is trying out a dairy free diet as he used to have a continual runny nose and cough with his astma and I am concerned that he is now not getting enough calcium.
2007-01-15 01:20:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Just make sure he is taking a mulit-vitamin. There are a lot of calcium enriched foods out there...bread, orange juice, etc... Also, tofu has a good amount. Check out this list. It will get you started.
2007-01-15 02:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by jenniferaboston 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soya milk is rich in calcium and nuts are a good source too. Many breakfast cereals are calcium enriched Failing any of these Calcia chewable calcium supplement is available at most Boot's stores and are very palatable.
2007-01-15 01:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by Trixie Bordello 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dairy is not a great source of calcium anyway as it doesn't have the right ratio of magnesium to calcium to facilitate absorbtion. Broccoli, almonds, tinned salmon and sardines (eating the bones as well) are good sources of calcium. The good bacteria in our guts facilitate the absorbtion of calcium so it would be a good idea to supplement with probiotics and prebiotics to ensure he gets the most out of what he is eating. Might as well take a clcium supplement as well if you think he is not getting enough.
2007-01-15 02:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by LillyB 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The quick answer would be vitamins and calcium suppliments. Greens might help too. There are other foods too, but I'm going to have to think to get you a list.
Good luck to your son!
2007-01-15 02:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my lil sis drinks rice dream since shes allergic to milk and when we make tomato soup and noodles we have 2 bowls! 1 with our milk and 1 with hers! and don't worry if he doesn't get enough calcium and if i were you I'd see an allergy doctor because that's the 1st phase of an allergy!
1-runny nose
2-hives
3-swelling up cheeks
4-swelling up throat going to the emergency room!
2007-01-15 01:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ca tablets are good and lots of green leafy veges, wholegrain cereals and fish.
2007-01-15 01:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by dancer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋