The menu at Spud Ranch claims to have "a little something for everybody," and a quick glance suggests that this statement isn't too far off the mark. At this fast-casual eatery in New Braunfels, diners can take their pick from more than 20 variations on the basic baked potato — not that there's anything "basic" about these spuds.

Easily able to feed two, piping-hot baked potatoes at Spud Ranch are sliced down the center, then stuffed to the brim with the diner's choice of ingredients beyond your standard sour cream-and-chives. The teriyaki spud, for instance, overflows with teriyaki chicken, bell peppers, sauteed onions, and steamed broccoli. The hot wing spud is another popular choice; it delivers mouthfuls of buffalo-style chicken, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese.

Diners watching their waistlines can opt for the steamed veggie spud or a garden salad, but Spud Ranch is the kind of place where diets are best checked at the door.

Spud Ranch
118 Common St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 387-4466
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Dairy products are usually cited as the main food sources of calcium, which can be difficult for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply dislike dairy. Luckily there are a number of non-dairy sources of calcium that aren’t as well known, and many of them are quite surprising. Here are a few of the best.

1. Nuts and seeds. Healthy snacks like nuts and seeds don’t just quell your hunger, they also provide you with a beneficial dose of calcium. Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, and chestnuts are some of the most calcium-rich nuts, and they taste great in salads or on their own. Seeds like tahini, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds are also wonderful sources.
2. Green vegetables. As if you needed another reason to eat your veggies, many greens are very high in calcium. In fact, it’s much easier for your body to digest vegetables like broccoli, kale, and spinach than it is to digest milk.
3. Tofu. Everyone’s favorite meat substitute isn’t just a great source of protein, it’s also filled with healthful calcium. Many brands of tofu are fortified with a calcium sulfate, which can easily be found on the ingredient list.

18 Surprising Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium [Greatist]
18 Surprising Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium [HuffPost]
Surprising Calcium Sources for Dairy Haters [Reader’s Digest]

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