Calcium is really essential for a balanced diet. The most prevalent sources of calcium can be found in dairy products. They are also considered to be the least expensive sources. However, those people who suffer from lactose intolerance can only consume very limited amounts of dairy products. For those who have more sensitive stomach, they refuse all kinds of dairy products at all. But people who deal with lactose intolerance still have a lot of options so they can still have a balanced diet. Instead of dairy products, their lactose intolerance diet should contain vegetables such as broccoli, okra, soybeans, Chinese cabbage, kale, turnip greens, and collard greens. If you go for fish, salmon is a rich source of calcium as well as sardines. You can also eat nuts like almonds, tofu, cultured soy yogurt, cereals, soy milk and calcium-fortified orange juices. When these foods are added to your diet, you will never lack of the required calcium.