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2. FORTIFIED PLANT-BASED YOGURTS
Plant-based yogurts are a great substitute for milk-based yogurt, with many options and flavors appearing in supermarkets. As with milk, be sure that the yogurt you are choosing is fortified with both calcium and vitamin D. Plant-based yogurts are a great option because they also provide probiotics, which are important for intestinal health.
So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt
One serving of this yogurt is fortified with 20% of your RDA of calcium. With the new found benefits of adding coconut to your diet and the wide range of flavors, including blueberry, chocolate, mango, piña colada, raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla, this is a great yogurt alternative.
WholeSoy & Co. Plain Soy Yogurt
One serving is fortified with 45% of your RDA of calcium. This brand uses non-GMO soy and also offers a multitude of flavor options, including blueberry, cherry, key lime, lemon, berry, peach, raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla.
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