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Does It or Doesn't It Contain Dairy?
If you're giving up meat in honor of World Vegetarian Awareness Month, you may consider doing the same with dairy products as well. Foods containing diary can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, so it's good to know which foods contain it. Ice cream, cheese, and yogurt are obvious, but can you figure out what other products contain hidden amounts of milk?
How Do Calcium-Rich Foods Stack Up?
Calcium is crucial for women's bone health, so it's absolutely imperative that you get enough in your diet. You can fortify yourself with calcium supplements, but since women need at least 1,000 milligrams per day or more, we should also seek out calcium-rich foods. Think you know how these foods stack up, calcium-wise?
Tips For the Lactose Intolerant
Yogurt, creamy soups, ice cream, mac 'n' cheese, ranch dressing, butter on toast — these foods are so delicious and comforting but not for everyone. If you're lactose intolerant (and many people are), a simple slice of cheese on a cracker could have you running to the bathroom. So here are some tips to help you deal with your dairy-filled world.
Have You Ever Tried a Dairy-Free Diet?
I love cheese, so giving up dairy would be tough for me, but I know many people who are or have gone dairy-free. Some say it helps relieve congestion or acne, and some avoid dairy because it bothers their stomach. What about you?
Lactose Intolerance: Can You Grow Out of It?
How horrible is it to have to say no to ice cream on a hot Summer day? Unfortunately millions or Americans have to say no to ice cream, milk, yogurt, cheese and any foods containing dairy products because they're lactose intolerant. If you can't have milk, it's because your body doesn't produce the enzyme, lactase, to break down the milk sugar (lactose).
Margarine War: Earth Balance vs. Smart Balance
As if the war between butter and margarine weren't enough to think about, now I have to choose between kinds of margarine. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two? They're both organic, dairy free, and made without hydrogenated oils, but what else sets them apart besides their names?
Ice Cream? No Thanks, I'm Lactose Intolerant
Some people shudder at the sight of drinking a whole glass of milk or a slice of pizza with extra cheese. It isn't the fat they're worried about, it's the lactose. People who are lactose intolerant no longer produce the enzyme lactase in their small intestine to break down the milk sugar lactose.
How to Get Your Daily Calcium
There may be over 200 bones in the human skeleton, but our bodies don't produce this essential mineral. The recommended daily intake (RDI) of calcium for women over 19 years old is 1,000 mg and we need to make sure we get enough from our diets. If we don't, our bodies will drain calcium from our bones, leading to the dreaded osteoporosis.
How Many Servings of Dairy Products Do You Typically Eat in a Day?
Milk, does a body good. We have all seen the ads, and lately milk has been in the news an awful lot. From the raw milk trend and controversy, to the news that eating calcium is better for your bones than taking a supplement.
What Does Your RDI Look Like: Calcium
Drink Your Milk. Milk Does a Body Good. Got Milk?
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