Intolerant? Lactose

PEOPLE WITH LACTOSE INTOLERANCE ARE UNABLE TO FULLY DIGEST THE SUGAR (LACTOSE) IN MILK. AS A RESULT, THEY HAVE DIARRHOEA, GAS AND BLOATING AFTER EATING OR DRINKING DAIRY PRODUCTS. THE CONDITION IS USUALLY HARMLESS, BUT ITS SYMPTOMS CAN BE UNCOMFORTABLE. LACTOSE INTOLERANT PEOPLE CAN GET MUCH-NEEDED CALCIUM BY SUPPLEMENTING THEIR DIET WITH THE RIGHT FOOD CHOICES.

A few milk alternatives for people with lactose intolerance

These types of milk are the best substitutes for regular milk since they possess the same nutritional value but might taste a little sweeter.

Coconut milk: Tastes as creamy as cow’s milk. The only downside to it is that it has a lot of saturated fat.

Soy milk: Soy milk fortified with calcium is a healthy alternative and a rich source of calcium. However, stay cautious in case you have a milk allergy, which is different from lactose intolerance. In that case, you could also be allergic to soy milk.

Almond milk: Being a rich source of magnesium and Vitamin E, almond milk is a healthier alternative to regular or bovine milk.

Rice milk: This type of milk is free from saturated fat and has abundant Vitamin B12.

Oat milk: Oat milk is certainly a healthy option and it’s good for you. It’s an easy-to-digest, low-fat, low-sugar drink that supplies healthy fibre and contains nothing that could be bad for you. However, this alternative doesn’t work well as a substitute for cooking, such as in soups or desserts that requires dairy.

For dessert Lovers: Sorbet made with fresh fruit, water and sugar is a healthier alternative instead of ice-cream.