Calcium in blackstrap molassas?

[Guest guest]

I have read that blackstrap molassas is very high in calcium. Is

this " usable " calcium? I'm looking for some (non-dairy) ways to

boost calcium intake - especially for my kids. They sometimes drink

enriched rice dream, kefir, and a bit of yogurt, but I'd like to find

other calcium sources if possible.

I tried the basic porridge recipe from NT and my kids actually liked

it (with sliced bananas)! A bit of blackstrap molassas would be

pretty easy to sneak in there for a nutritional boost.

[Guest guest]

> I would consider the same with rice dream, since it is a

nutritionally empty

> product that is loaded with sugar.

That is my next big hurdle...making the switch with my kids from Rice

Dream to raw milk. They have always struggled with milk allergies,

although they seem to be OK with the small amounts of raw milk I've

given them - no throwing up or anything. They do like fruit

smoothies made with raw milk. I never thought of rice milk

as " fortified sugar " - but it fits...I suppose the other real

challenge will be eliminating breakfast cereal from our house. Do I

dare make them go cold turkey?