14. Fortified Drinks
Due to modern factory farming methods, milk and dairy products aren’t what they used to be ten or twenty years ago. Farmers use antibiotics and growth hormone in the animal feed to increase milk production in dairy cows. We don’t know about you, but knowing we’re drinking trace amounts of hormones and chemicals in our milk, turns our stomach.
If you don’t drink milk, then consider adding fortified beverages to your diet instead. Products like fortified almond milk contain significant quantities of calcium per serving. Some of the leading brands contain up to 30-percent of your daily recommended allowance in each cup.
However, it’s important to note the calorie count on the product you’re purchasing. Some fortified beverages can contain high amounts of calories that add to your daily calorie count. Always read the nutritional information before buying your fortified drink, and check for the addition of preservatives and additives.