Four Dairy Alternatives for Those with Lactose Sensitivity

Lactose intolerance is a common problem. It can happen at any point of your life. Those having lactose intolerance suspect something wrong with them but the truth is established only through food sensitivity testing in Baltimore. It is shocking that you have to say goodbye to so many delicious dairy products from chocolates to cakes and other deserts. Even if your stomach protests after every single bite of chocolate, you will still love the silky smooth affair between milk and chocolate.

Oh no, I’m not here to write a poetry or story. I feel the depression and desperation in you, which may be seeking a way to volcanic eruption but somehow, you have managed to put a lid on your emotion. Believe me, you are in some luck!There are some fascinating alternatives to satisfy your craving. Food entrepreneurs have introduced several delicious and nutritious alternatives for people with dairy sensitivities. Want to know about them?



Well, the dairy alternatives are categorized under four heads:

· Non-Dairy Milk

· Non-Dairy Yogurt

· Non-Dairy Butter

· Non-Dairy Cheese

Non-Dairy Milk: The word “milk” is no longer limited to traditional dairy. Several plant-based food products, from grains to nuts, are now turned into nutritious and delicious liquids referred to as “milks” these days.

Whether you are making creamy pasta or latte, you can use non-dairy milk in the recipe as a milk alternative. Many alternatives have a high nutrition profile whereas others are fortified options. To be safe, avoid those with preservatives or added sugar. The less sweet and more natural, the healthier!

Choose from:

· Coconut Milk

· Cashew Milk

· Almond Milk

· Soy Milk

· Oat Milk

· Rice Milk

· Hemp Milk

Non-Dairy Yogurt

For centuries, yogurt or fermented dairy milk is used to make creamy, tangy texture. Now, you have got non-dairy options that can serve the same purpose. Yogurt is rich in probiotics and high-protein contents. Most non-dairy yogurt brands add probiotic bacteria to replicate the benefits of natural dairy-based yogurt.

Choose from:

· Coconut Yogurt

· Cashew Yogurt

· Almond Yogurt

· Soy Yogurt

· Hemp Yogurt

Non-Dairy Butter

Well, let me get frank with you by saying that any non-dairy butter cannot be an alternative to the silky, golden chunk of dairy butter. However, a few excellent alternatives are available, thanks to modern technology and some food connoisseurs’ innovation.

If it comes to texture, butter is easier to replicate. Non-dairy fats can easily imitate the texture of solidified fat that butter is. Most non-dairy butter is actually plant-based fats that you can spread on toast or use to sauté vegetables.

Choose non-dairy butter made from:

· Coconut Oil

· Avocado Oil

· Soy Oil

· Flaxseed Oil

· Canola Oil

· Nuts like almonds, cashew etc.

Non-Dairy Cheese

It’s impossible to break your ‘cheesy’ affair! But then you have got the warning during your nutritional counselling in Baltimore. Is it a permanent separation? At this point, your nutritionist tells “you have an option”. Non-dairy cheese brings smile on your face.
  Choose from:

· Cashew

· Almonds

· Soy Products

· Coconut Oil

· Tapioca Starch

· Coconut Oil

· Cauliflower

Give these non-dairy products a chance to satiate your craving. You will not get disappointed, that’s my promise!