Simple Ideas for Maintaining a Healthy Dose of Dairy in Your Diet
MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Jan 8, 2015) - (Family Features) If you or a loved one is lactose intolerant, you might find yourself confused about the condition and what it means for your eating habits. One common misperception is that you must eliminate dairy from your diet. Actually, by following simple tips for management, you can return to confidently eating the dairy foods you love.
Lactose intolerance occurs when a person has difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar naturally found in milk, which may cause them to experience physical symptoms when consuming foods that contain lactose.
What many people don't realize is that you can have lactose intolerance and still enjoy the taste and nutritional benefits of dairy foods. Many health professionals, as well as the as the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, encourage individuals with lactose intolerance to continue to choose dairy foods first as a key source of essential nutrients.
Milk is affordable and naturally nutrient rich like no other beverage. It provides nutrients your body needs, such as calcium for strong bones and protein for healthy muscles, without the added fat and calories you don't need. What's more, an 8-ounce glass of dairy milk provides 8 times more naturally occurring protein than a glass of almond milk for just 25 cents.
Because tolerance for lactose varies from person to person, lactose intolerance is a highly individualized condition. You should talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about a management approach that best suits you, including these ideas for comfortably incorporating dairy:
With just a little planning, individuals with lactose intolerance can eat their favorite dairy foods confidently, such as this fruity yogurt smoothie. For more dairy recipes and nutrition information, visit www.DairyMakesSense.com.
Raspberry Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie | |
Servings: 4 | |
Prep time: 5 minutes | |
1 | cup low-fat vanilla yogurt |
1 | cup frozen raspberries, unsweetened |
1 | cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened |
3/4 | cup low-fat milk or lactose-free milk |
1 | cup ice (about 12 cubes) |
Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Serve immediately.
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