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HERE’S THE 7-DAY PLAN:
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SEVEN DAY PLAN WITH MICROGREENS

Great — let’s start with a full 7-day vegan calcium meal plan that reliably delivers 1200–1500 mg of absorbable calcium per day, using high-absorption foods (kale, tofu, fortified milk, bok choy, arugula, tahini, tempeh).
This plan is:
• 100% vegan
• High-calcium and high-absorption
• Moderate oxalate (so calcium absorption stays high)
• Based on whole foods & easy prep
• Balanced with magnesium, vitamin K, and protein (all needed for calcium utilization)
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🗓️ 7-Day High-Calcium Vegan Meal Plan
(1200–1500 mg/day of highly absorbed calcium)
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DAY 1 — 1350 mg
Breakfast
• Oatmeal made with 1 cup fortified soy milk (300 mg)
• 2 tbsp almond butter mixed in (80 mg)
• Berries
Daily subtotal: 380 mg
Lunch
• Kale & tofu salad
• 2 cups raw kale (180 mg)
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• Lemon-tahini dressing (2 tbsp = 120 mg)
Subtotal: 600 mg
Dinner
• Stir-fried bok choy (1.5 cups cooked = 240 mg)
• Tempeh (½ cup = 75 mg)
Subtotal: 315 mg
Snacks
• Fortified orange juice, ½ cup (175 mg)
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DAY 2 — 1420 mg
Breakfast
• Smoothie:
• 1 cup fortified almond milk (450 mg — almond milk is usually highly fortified)
• Banana
• 1 tbsp chia (80 mg)
• Spinach (just for nutrition—not counted for calcium)
Subtotal: 530 mg
Lunch
• Lentil soup with 2 cups collard greens (2×170 mg = 340 mg)
• Whole grain bread
Subtotal: 340 mg
Dinner
• Tofu tikka masala
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 1 cup broccoli (45 mg)
Subtotal: 345 mg
Snack
• 2 tbsp tahini on toast (120 mg)
• Dried figs (10 mg)
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DAY 3 — 1300 mg
Breakfast
• Cereal with 1 cup fortified soy milk (300 mg)
• 1 tbsp ground flax + fruit
Subtotal: 300 mg
Lunch
• Buddha bowl
• Arugula (2 cups = 160 mg)
• Tempeh (½ cup = 75 mg)
• Tahini dressing, 2 tbsp (120 mg)
Subtotal: 355 mg
Dinner
• Stir-fry
• 1.5 cups bok choy (240 mg)
• ½ cup edamame (50 mg)
Subtotal: 290 mg
Snack
• 1 cup fortified orange juice (350 mg)
Subtotal: 350 mg
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DAY 4 — 1380 mg
Breakfast
• Tofu scramble
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• Veggies
• 1 slice whole grain toast
Subtotal: 300 mg
Lunch
• Kale Caesar with chickpeas
• 2 cups kale (180 mg)
• 2 tbsp tahini Caesar dressing (120 mg)
Subtotal: 300 mg
Dinner
• Vegan Alfredo
• 1.5 cups broccoli (65 mg)
• Sauce made with 1 cup fortified oat milk (350 mg)
Subtotal: 415 mg
Snack
• Almonds, ¼ cup (95 mg)
• Fortified OJ, ½ cup (175 mg)
Subtotal: 270 mg
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DAY 5 — 1270 mg
Breakfast
• Smoothie with
• 1 cup fortified soy milk (300 mg)
• Kale (1 cup raw = 90 mg)
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds (40 mg)
Subtotal: 430 mg
Lunch
• Tempeh wrap
• Tempeh ½ cup (75 mg)
• Arugula 1 cup (80 mg)
Subtotal: 155 mg
Dinner
• Tofu + veggie curry
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 1 cup bok choy (160 mg)
Subtotal: 460 mg
Snack
• 2 tbsp tahini (120 mg)
• 1 cup fortified OJ (350 mg)
Subtotal: 470 mg
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DAY 6 — 1490 mg
Breakfast
• Cereal + 1.5 cups fortified soy milk (450 mg)
Subtotal: 450 mg
Lunch
• Big salad
• 2 cups kale (180 mg)
• ½ cup white beans (80 mg)
• Tahini dressing, 2 tbsp (120 mg)
Subtotal: 380 mg
Dinner
• Thai stir fry
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 2 cups bok choy (320 mg)
Subtotal: 620 mg
Snack
• Almond butter on apple (40 mg)
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DAY 7 — 1320 mg
Breakfast
• Smoothie with fortified almond milk (450 mg)
• 1 tbsp chia (80 mg)
Subtotal: 530 mg
Lunch
• Tofu banh mi
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• Veggies
Subtotal: 300 mg
Dinner
• Pasta with broccoli Alfredo
• 1.5 cups broccoli (65 mg)
• Sauce: 1 cup fortified soy milk (300 mg)
Subtotal: 365 mg
Snack
• Tahini + crackers (120 mg)
• Fortified OJ, ½ cup (175 mg)
Subtotal: 295 mg
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🌱 Nutrient Notes
✔️ Calcium absorption
This plan emphasizes:
• Low-oxalate greens
• Fortified plant milks
• Calcium-set tofu
• Tahini
• Bok choy & kale
These give very high absorption compared to spinach or beet greens.
✔️ Magnesium & Vitamin K
Included naturally via:
• Seeds (chia, hemp)
• Nuts (almonds)
• Legumes
• Leafy greens
• Whole grains
✔️ Vitamin D
This plan assumes you will check your vitamin D levels and supplement if needed per your doctor’s advice — because without vitamin D, calcium intake doesn’t translate into calcium absorption.
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🌱 If you want next:
I can give you:
📌 A printable PDF version of this plan
📌 A 7-day shopping list
📌 A 30-day calcium-rich vegan rotation
📌 A guide on which vegan foods hurt vs help calcium absorption
📌 A plan tailored for: soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, or low-oxalate versions
Which of these would you like next?

7-Day High-Calcium Vegan Meal Plan — Recipes & Prep
A practical, absorbable calcium plan using calcium-set tofu, fortified plant milks, kale, bok choy, tahini, tempeh and more. Approx. 1200–1500 mg absorbable calcium/day.
Overview — How to use this plan
Important: This plan supports calcium intake but does not replace medical advice. If your labs show low calcium, get vitamin D checked and consult your healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.
Core Recipes & Batch Prep (use across the week)
1) Calcium-Set Tofu Scramble (base for breakfasts & bowls)
- 1 block calcium-set extra-firm tofu (use half for 2 servings) — cube or crumble
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric (for color)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup chopped bell pepper, ¼ cup chopped onion, ½ cup mushrooms, handful kale
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium. Sauté onions and peppers 2–3 min until softened.
- Add crumbled tofu, sprinkle spices, and cook 5–7 min, stirring until lightly browned. Add any greens at the end to wilt.
- Season to taste. Serve with toast or in a bowl.
2) Lemon-Tahini Dressing (High-Calcium)
- ½ cup tahini
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- ¼–½ cup water (to thin)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Whisk tahini and lemon juice until thick, then add water, garlic, salt, and thin to desired consistency.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days.
3) Quick Bok Choy Stir-Fry
- 1 lb bok choy (about 3–4 cups chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 tsp grated ginger
- Heat sesame oil in a wok/skillet. Add garlic (and ginger) 30 sec.
- Add bok choy, toss with soy sauce, and stir-fry 3–5 min until stems tender and leaves wilted.
4) Crispy Baked Tempeh
- 1 block tempeh (8 oz), sliced or cubed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Toss tempeh with marinade. Let sit 10–20 min.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) on a lined sheet for 18–22 min, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
5) Easy Tofu Curry (use calcium-set tofu)
- 1 block calcium-set tofu, cubed
- 1 tbsp curry powder or 1 tbsp store curry paste
- 1 can light coconut milk or 1½ cups fortified plant milk
- 2 cups mixed veg: broccoli, bok choy, carrots
- 1 tbsp oil, salt to taste
- Sauté tofu until golden. Add curry powder and cook 1 min.
- Add coconut milk and veggies. Simmer 8–10 min until veggies tender. Serve over grains.
6) Broccoli Alfredo (high-calcium sauce)
- 1 cup fortified plant milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot)
- 1 tsp garlic powder, salt/pepper
- 2 cups cooked broccoli
- Whisk milk, yeast, tahini, cornstarch, and garlic in saucepan. Heat and whisk until thickened.
- Toss with pasta and broccoli.
7) High-Calcium Green Smoothie
- 1 cup fortified plant milk (soy or almond)
- 1 cup kale or arugula
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp chia or hemp seeds
- Optional: 1 tbsp almond butter
- Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add water to thin if needed.
8) Calcium-Packed Buddha Bowl (assemble)
- 2 cups leafy base: kale or arugula
- ½ cup cooked grains (quinoa, farro)
- ½ cup tempeh or chickpeas
- 2 tbsp tahini dressing
- Veggies as desired
- Assemble bowl with base, grains, protein, add dressing and seeds.
Day-by-Day Menu — Recipes & Calcium Estimates
Day 1 — Approx. 1,350 mg
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Fortified Soy Milk & Almond Butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup fortified soy milk (check label; many = 300 mg Ca per cup)
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- ½ cup berries
- Cook oats with plant milk per package instructions. Stir in almond butter and top with berries.
Lunch: Kale & Tofu Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- 2 cups chopped kale, destemmed
- ½ block calcium-set tofu, cubed (about 4 oz)
- 2 tbsp lemon-tahini dressing
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, cucumber
- Massage kale with 1 tsp lemon and pinch salt. Add tofu and drizzle dressing.
Dinner: Stir-fried Bok Choy + Tempeh
- 1 lb bok choy, chopped
- ½ block tempeh, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oil
- Pan-fry tempeh until golden. Stir-fry bok choy in sesame oil + soy sauce 3–4 min. Serve together.
Snack: Fortified Orange Juice (½ cup)
Day 2 — Approx. 1,420 mg
Breakfast: Fortified Almond Milk Smoothie
- 1 cup fortified almond milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 small handful spinach (for color — not counted for Ca)
- Blend and enjoy.
Lunch: Hearty Lentil Soup + Collard Greens
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 2 cups cooked collard greens
- 1 carrot, 1 stalk celery, broth and spices
- Make soup; stir in collards near the end to heat through.
Dinner: Tofu Tikka Masala + Broccoli
- ½ block calcium-set tofu, cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup tomato + coconut or plant milk sauce
- Cook tofu. Add sauce & broccoli and simmer until broccoli tender.
Snack: 2 tbsp Tahini on Toast
Day 3 — Approx. 1,300 mg
Breakfast: Cereal + Fortified Soy Milk
- 1 cup high-fiber cereal
- 1 cup fortified soy milk
- Pour milk over cereal. Add fruit.
Lunch: Buddha Bowl — Arugula, Tempeh, Tahini
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup tempeh, baked
- ½ cup cooked grains
- 2 tbsp tahini dressing
- Assemble and drizzle dressing.
Dinner: Bok Choy Stir-Fry + Edamame
- Bok choy
- ½ cup shelled edamame
- Soy sauce & garlic
- Stir-fry bok choy and heat edamame; combine.
Snack: 1 cup fortified orange juice
Day 4 — Approx. 1,380 mg
Breakfast: Tofu Scramble + Toast
- Use the Tofu Scramble recipe above; serve with toast and fruit.
Lunch: Kale Caesar with Chickpeas
- Massage kale, add chickpeas, toss with tahini caesar.
Dinner: Broccoli Alfredo with Fortified Oat Milk
- Make sauce and toss with pasta + cooked broccoli.
Snack: Almonds + ½ cup fortified OJ
Day 5 — Approx. 1,270 mg
Breakfast: Kale Smoothie with Fortified Soy Milk
- Blend soy milk, kale, banana, hemp seeds.
Lunch: Tempeh Wrap with Arugula
- Fill wrap with tempeh, arugula, veggies and tahini.
Dinner: Tofu & Bok Choy Curry
- Use tofu curry recipe above and add bok choy.
Snack: Tahini + Fortified OJ
Day 6 — Approx. 1,490 mg
Breakfast: Cereal + 1.5 cups Fortified Soy Milk
- Pour milk over cereal and top with fruit/nuts.
Lunch: Kale & White-Bean Salad with Tahini
- Assemble salad with dressing.
Dinner: Thai Stir-Fry — Tofu + Bok Choy
- Stir-fry tofu and bok choy with ginger and soy.
Snack: Almond Butter on Apple
Day 7 — Approx. 1,320 mg
Breakfast: Fortified Almond Milk Smoothie + Chia
- Blend almond milk, fruit, chia and greens.
Lunch: Tofu Bánh Mì (calcium-set tofu)
- Marinate tofu, pan-fry, assemble in baguette or wrap with veggies and arugula.
Dinner: Pasta with Broccoli Alfredo (fortified milk)
- Make Alfredo and toss with pasta + broccoli.
Snack: Tahini + Crackers + ½ cup Fortified OJ
7-Day Shopping List (Core Items)
Quantities approximate for 1 person — multiply if cooking for two.
- Fortified plant milk (soy & almond/oat) — ~8–10 cups total
- Calcium-set tofu — 4–5 blocks (note: check label for calcium sulfate)
- Tempeh — 2–3 blocks
- Kale, arugula, bok choy — several bunches (kale 2–3, arugula 2 bags, bok choy 3–4 heads)
- Tahini — 1 jar
- Almond butter / almonds
- Fortified orange juice (optional) — 1 container
- Chia/hemp/hemp seeds
- Rolled oats / cereal / grains
- Broccoli — 3–4 heads
- Chickpeas, lentils, white beans — canned or dried
- Olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, spices
Prep & Batch-Cooking Tips
- Batch cook tofu & tempeh: Bake or pan-fry several blocks of tofu/tempeh at once and store in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in skillet or microwave.
- Make dressings ahead: Lemon-tahini and tahini caesar last 4–5 days refrigerated.
- Prewash & chop greens: Store in airtight containers with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
- Use fortified plant milk smartly: Pour milk into measured containers so you track calcium intake easily (e.g., 1 cup servings).
- Frozen veg & fortified OJ: Keep a backup of frozen broccoli and fortified OJ for quick calcium top-ups.
Substitutions, Notes & Additional Guidance
Oxalates & Bioavailability
Spinach, beet greens and Swiss chard are high in calcium on paper but contain oxalates that strongly reduce absorption. Favor kale, arugula, bok choy, broccoli, and fortified milks for reliable absorption.
Vitamin D
Check your serum 25(OH)D level with your clinician. If low, a vegan D3 (lichen) supplement is recommended per your provider — often essential for good calcium absorption.
Calcium Supplements (if needed)
If labs remain low after dietary optimization, discuss small, divided doses (e.g., 300–500 mg calcium citrate) with your provider rather than megadoses at once.
Allergy & Diet Modifications
- Soy-free: Use fortified oat or almond milk and tempeh substitutes (if avoiding soy, use seitan or extra legumes — but be aware calcium in those varies).
- Nut-free: Skip almond butter — boost with tahini and fortified milks.
- Low-oxalate: Keep kale/arugula/bok choy and avoid relying on spinach/chard for calcium.
Absolutely — I can rebuild the full 7-day vegan calcium-rich meal plan incorporating your home-grown microgreens (broccoli, bok choy, arugula, sunflower, pea shoots, etc.).
This version will boost calcium, vitamin K, magnesium, antioxidants, and protein — because microgreens often contain 2–10× the nutrient density of mature greens (depending on variety).
Below is your updated, microgreen-enhanced 7-day plan, designed for 1200–1600 mg absorbable calcium/day while keeping meals easy and delicious.
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🥬🌱 7-DAY VEGAN HIGH-CALCIUM MEAL PLAN WITH MICROGREENS
Nutrients boosted with your microgreens:
• Broccoli microgreens: extremely high in bioavailable calcium + sulforaphane
• Bok choy microgreens: high calcium, high vitamin C
• Arugula microgreens: calcium + nitrates for blood flow
• Pea shoots: high protein + magnesium
• Sunflower microgreens: iron, zinc, healthy fats
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⭐ DAY 1 — ~1500 mg calcium
Breakfast
Microgreen Power Oatmeal
• 1 cup fortified soy milk (300 mg)
• 2 tbsp almond butter (80 mg)
• ¼ cup sunflower microgreens folded in after cooking (small Ca boost + protein)
• Blueberries
Lunch
Kale & Tofu Salad with Microgreens
• 2 cups kale (180 mg)
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 1 cup broccoli microgreens (≈60–80 mg)
• Lemon-tahini dressing, 2 tbsp (120 mg)
Dinner
Bok Choy Microgreen Stir-Fry
• 1.5 cups cooked bok choy (240 mg)
• Add 1 cup bok choy microgreens at the end (+40–60 mg)
• Tempeh, ½ cup (75 mg)
Snack
• ½ cup fortified OJ (175 mg)
• Handful almonds (80–90 mg)
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⭐ DAY 2 — ~1450 mg calcium
Breakfast
Green Smoothie with Microgreens
• 1 cup fortified almond milk (450 mg)
• 1 cup arugula microgreens (≈50–70 mg)
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (80 mg)
Lunch
Collard Soup With Pea Shoots
• Lentil soup + 2 cups collards (340 mg)
• Add 1 cup pea shoots before serving (30–40 mg)
Dinner
Tofu Tikka Masala + Microgreens
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 1 cup broccoli (45 mg)
• ½ cup sunflower microgreens on top (20–30 mg)
Snack
• 2 tbsp tahini (120 mg)
• Dried figs (10 mg)
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⭐ DAY 3 — ~1550 mg calcium
Breakfast
Fortified Cereal Bowl
• 1 cup fortified soy milk (300 mg)
• 1 cup broccoli microgreens (60–80 mg)
Lunch
Buddha Bowl With Microgreens
• 2 cups arugula (160 mg)
• ½ cup tempeh (75 mg)
• 1 cup pea shoots (30–40 mg)
• Tahini dressing 2 tbsp (120 mg)
Dinner
Bok Choy + Edamame Stir Fry
• 1.5 cups bok choy (240 mg)
• 1 cup bok choy microgreens (40–60 mg)
• ½ cup edamame (50 mg)
Snack
• 1 cup fortified OJ (350 mg)
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⭐ DAY 4 — ~1420 mg calcium
Breakfast
Tofu Microgreen Scramble
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 1 cup sunflower microgreens stirred in at the end (20–30 mg)
Lunch
Kale Caesar + Microgreens
• 2 cups kale (180 mg)
• 1 cup arugula microgreens (50–70 mg)
• Tahini Caesar dressing, 2 tbsp (120 mg)
Dinner
Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli Microgreens
• Sauce w/ 1 cup fortified milk (350 mg)
• 1 cup cooked broccoli (45 mg)
• 1 cup broccoli microgreens on top (60–80 mg)
Snack
• Almonds, ¼ cup (95 mg)
• ½ cup fortified OJ (175 mg)
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⭐ DAY 5 — ~1320 mg calcium
Breakfast
Microgreen Smoothie
• 1 cup fortified soy milk (300 mg)
• 1 cup kale microgreens or broccoli micros (50–80 mg)
• Banana
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds (40 mg)
Lunch
Tempeh Wrap With Microgreens
• Tempeh ½ cup (75 mg)
• 1 cup arugula microgreens (50–70 mg)
• ½ cup sunflower microgreens (20–30 mg)
Dinner
Tofu Curry With Bok Choy Microgreens
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 1 cup bok choy (160 mg)
• 1 cup bok choy microgreens added after cooking (40–60 mg)
Snack
• 2 tbsp tahini (120 mg)
• 1 cup fortified OJ (350 mg)
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⭐ DAY 6 — ~1500 mg calcium
Breakfast
Cereal + Microgreens
• 1.5 cups fortified milk (450 mg)
• 1 cup broccoli or sunflower microgreens (50–80 mg)
Lunch
Big Salad + Microgreens
• 2 cups kale (180 mg)
• 1 cup pea shoots (30–40 mg)
• 1 cup arugula micros (50–70 mg)
• Tahini dressing, 2 tbsp (120 mg)
• ½ cup white beans (80 mg)
Dinner
Thai Tofu + Bok Choy Micros
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 2 cups bok choy (320 mg)
• Add 1 cup bok choy microgreens at the end (40–60 mg)
Snack
• Almond butter on apple (40 mg)
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⭐ DAY 7 — ~1470 mg calcium
Breakfast
Microgreen Almond Smoothie
• 1 cup fortified almond milk (450 mg)
• 1 tbsp chia (80 mg)
• 1 cup pea shoots OR broccoli microgreens (40–60 mg)
Lunch
Tofu Banh Mi With Microgreens
• 4 oz calcium-set tofu (300 mg)
• 1–2 cups sunflower + arugula microgreens (60–100 mg)
Dinner
Pasta Alfredo With Microgreens
• Sauce using 1 cup fortified milk (300 mg)
• Broccoli 1.5 cups (65 mg)
• 1 cup broccoli microgreens (60–80 mg)
Snack
• Tahini (120 mg)
• Fortified OJ, ½ cup (175 mg)
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🌱 NOTES ABOUT MICROGREENS & CALCIUM
• Microgreens vary, but most contain 2–6× the calcium of their adult versions per gram.
• Bok choy and broccoli microgreens are especially calcium-rich.
• Sunflower microgreens add protein, iron, and zinc, helping calcium utilization.
• Pea shoots add magnesium — essential for calcium absorption.
This updated plan pushes calcium intake and improves absorption, which was your biggest issue.
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