Got milk? Nowadays it's more like — got something else besides milk? It's estimated that 30 million to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant. The large population of individuals who fall into this category are unable to digest and metabolize lactose, the sugar found in milk. Although you can find "traditional" dairy products made with ingredients other than cow's milk, it can still be Read more

Cheese is such a treat, and in vegan and dairy-free cooking it's often lackluster — think grainy, slimy, and just generally fake tasting. Luckily, it's not all bad. Whether it's sliced in a sandwich, melted on top of a pizza, or smeared across a bagel, here are five types of dairy-free, vegan cheese that will have you wanting more. Read more

With my sensitive stomach and a lactose intolerant fiancé, you won't find any dairy milk in my fridge. What you will find instead is goat's milk, rice milk, and almond milk, and I'm fully satisfied with all of the above — ice cream on the other hand is a slow work in progress. Thankfully with all the dairy free options on store shelves today, it's easy to steer clear of milk and choose some Read more

With so many surprising food items containing gluten, you can only imagine how difficult it is to find the following commonly flour-filled snack, minus the gluten. Energy bars can be a great way to get a quick nutritional boost while also making a quick, healthy snack. But just like anything else, you need to be careful you're choosing a kind that is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, Read more