Are your lactose intolerant and do you suffer from intestinal discomfort after ingesting a glass of milk? Eliminate lactose from your diet, consuming other alternative products that we propose in this post to start feeling better.
What is lactose intolerance
The lactose intolerance is a disorder lactose (milk sugar) to the not possess sufficient occurs after ingesting lactase enzyme responsible for digesting this compound. This poor absorption causes gas, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating and even diarrhea, among others. Depending on the severity of the intolerance, the symptoms vary and can be more or less intense.
However, the symptoms are temporary and stop in a few hours, depending on the amount of lactose that has been ingested, causing no damage to the gastrointestinal tract of those who suffer from this intolerance.
Therefore, if this is your case, you should first reduce your dairy consumption or eliminate it completely, and eat a healthy and balanced diet to cover calcium or vitamin D deficiencies. Among the recommended foods are green leafy vegetables (spinach), nuts, oily fish (salmon) and legumes.
Second, you should check the labels of the products you buy at the supermarket because many of them may contain lactose as an additive, even if you don't know it.
Healthy alternatives to lactose
If you suffer from lactose intolerance, don't worry, because there are many healthy alternatives, like the ones we present below:
If you have a certain tolerance to lactose, you can consume fermented dairy products, such as semi-cured or cured cheeses and yogurts, since in the manufacturing process the ferments break down the lactose, which reduces its presence of lactose.
If you opt for lactose-free products, you can choose between:
Lactose free milk
With this type of milk, you will be able to continue consuming cow's milk without suffering discomfort, since the lactose is extracted from this product.
Soy milk
It is the second most popular option among lactose intolerant because it is easy to get. In addition, you can buy it with different flavors: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc.
Rice milk
Another alternative to cow's milk is rice milk, although it is not advisable for those who have constipation.
Almond milk
Almond milk is rich in protein and nutrients, and without the chemical compounds that are currently added to cow's milk.
Other healthy options are oatmeal, quinoa, and hazelnut milk.
Can lactose intolerance lead to nutritional deficiencies?
Given that lactose intolerance does not prevent the consumption of dairy products, such as the aforementioned cheeses and yogurts, a low-lactose diet does not have to be associated with deficiencies, provided it is healthy, varied and complete. In addition, substitute vegetable drinks are often fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
In any case, we recommend that you go to the specialist to make a proper diagnosis and treat the intolerance properly. Check our medical chart. At AFEMEFA we have the best professionals to solve all your problems.
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