Healthy Easy Dairy-Free Recipes

What is Lactose Intolerance (or Lactase Deficiency)?

Lactose intolerance (or lactase deficiency) is often confused with a food allergy. This common food intolerance affects at least 1 out of 10 people.

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest foods that contain lactose because the body does not produce sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase. Lactase is an enzyme in the lining of your gut. Lactase breaks down or digests lactose, a sugar found in milk and most milk products. Lactose intolerance (or lactase deficiency) happens when there is not enough lactase in your gut to digest lactose. In that case, bacteria in your gut use lactose to form gas, which causes bloating, abdominal pain and sometimes diarrhea.

Healthy Food Recipes For Lactose Intolerance and Cow's Milk (Dairy Foods) Sensitivities

Dairy foods can contain high amount of cholesterol and saturated fat. Eating foods that avoid dairy is not just for those who are lactose intolerant but also for those who follow a healthier lifestyle. 101 Healthy Easy Food Recipes.com compiles a list of easy-to-make and healthy dairy-free recipes and offers delicious and nutritious alternatives that will help you to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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