Lactose-free cheeses are also available. Nondairy sources of calcium are often very helpful. Many fruit juices, such as Minute Maid Premium frozen orange juice, are calcium fortified and contain no lactose. An interesting and generally unknown source of calcium is molasses. Calcium-rich vegetables include the dark green vegetables such as broccoli, kale and collard greens.
Spinach has much calcium, but in a form that is indigestible.
Another popular source of calcium is Tums Ultra. Two tablets taken twice daily with meals provide 1200 mg. of calcium for only pennies. Summary Lactose intolerance is a common condition in our society, but many people never link their digestive disturbances with eating milk products. They battle the discomfort, irritation, and inconvenience caused by lactose intolerance throughout their lives. However, with proper diagnosis and awareness of the problem, most of the symptoms can be controlled.