Lactose intolerance is a condition where the body cannot break down lactose, the sugar in milk. It is a common condition that affects up to 30% of the world’s population.
The introduction discusses how lactose intolerance can affect people and how they can cope with it.
Lactose Intolerance: What is It and What Causes It?
Lactose intolerance is a digestive problem that happens when a person has trouble digesting lactose, which is found in milk and other dairy products. It causes symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, gas and bloating.
Lactase deficiency is the main cause of lactose intolerance. This deficiency happens when the body does not produce enough lactase enzyme to break down the lactose in food. There are two types of lactase deficiency: primary and secondary.
Primary lactase deficiency occurs when a person’s body produces no or very little lactase enzyme at all.
Secondary lactase deficiency happens when there is some damage to the cells that produce the enzyme or because there was an injury to those cells during childhood or during pregnancy.
Lactose intolerance can also be caused by increased intestinal permeability
Is All Dairy Bad for You?
Dairy is a source of calcium, protein, and other nutrients. The dairy industry is one of the most profitable industries in the world. But some people are allergic to dairy products and must avoid them at all costs.
Some medical professionals say that dairy allergies are not actually allergies but rather intolerances to lactose – the sugar found in milk and other dairy products. They say that it’s best for allergy sufferers to avoid all dairy products as they may still have an intolerance to lactose.
Dairy Alternatives for Lactose Intolerant People
As lactose intolerant people, we need to find alternatives that are dairy-free. There are a lot of options out there that can help lactose intolerant people enjoy the taste of dairy foods.
The most popular non-dairy alternatives for milk include
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Almond milk
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Coconut milk
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Soy milk
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Rice milk
All of the above are lactose free milk. There are also many vegan options for those who don’t eat animal products.
Almond Milk
Almonds naturally produce a lot of water when they are soaked in hot water and then crushed to make almond butter. This is what is used to make almond milk. The almonds also provide a creamy texture and give the drink some sweetness since they’re soaked in sugar before being made into almond butter.
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is a popular beverage that is made by extracting the milk of a coconut. It can be used in many recipes and can be found in stores around the world.
Coconut milk is not just used for cooking, it has so many other uses such as beauty products, hair care products, and even as an alternative to dairy milk.
Soy milk
Soy milk is a popular alternative to cow’s milk. It is usually made from soybeans and water.
Soy milk is made by soaking, grinding, and boiling soybeans to extract the liquid form of the beans. The liquid that comes out of the process is called soy milk or soy sauce. Soy milk has been used for centuries in Asian cultures and it has been used as a food for infants since ancient times.
Rice Milk
Rice milk is a type of milk that is made from rice. It is a nutritious and healthy alternative to cow’s milk.
Rice milk has been used in Asian countries for centuries and it is becoming popular in the Western world as well.
