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Originally Posted by secrets0stolen  If calcium is a big concern in choosing which alternative "milk" to drink, I'd go with almond milk. Lots of calcium, and only mildly acid forming. The key to not leech calcium is to generally consume more alkaline forming foods than acid forming foods. Vegetables are very alkaline, fruits are mildly alkaline, nuts, beans and grains are mildly acid, animal products, processed foods, fake meat, refined sugar, etc are very acid.
Vegetables also have lots of calcium, although juices are not technically "whole foods", in your situation you may want to look into fresh vegetable juicing. If you're refeeding from anorexia, they may help you get more in without filling you up too much, so you have room for the more calorically dense foods you need 
Here's a video on dairy that may help explain why you get so many confusing messages, as well as you will probably do well to avoid them: John McDougall MD on the perils of dairy products
Wishing you all the best |
Oh, thanks so much for your response
I've only recently heard of this acid/alkaline foods, it's a shame you don't get taught that stuff in school because it's really never occurred to me to look it up!
Do you know if there is any milk that isn't acid forming at all? Is that impossible? (perhaps I'm just freaking out because I saw the words 'acid causes cancer' in a book I'm reading)
Thanks for your tips, though! I actually have recovered my weight, so I have no special requirements anymore, just wanting to find a healthier way to eat. I'm definitely learning a lot in this forum!