Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with The Motherhood and LACTAID®. This is awesome content – cause I am lactose intolerant now. Thanks to Lucy. But I can still enjoy dairy – like Greek yogurt. Wanna know more?
I will gladly share!
Yes, I blame Lucy for my inability to drink milk. Ever since I became pregnant with her, I haven’t been able to tolerate a glass of milk. I used to be an avid cereal consumer. I remember the first morning my body changed. I woke up with the worst gut pains ever. After a few more nights and mornings like this, I discovered it was my late-night Cinnamon French Toast Crunch that was to blame! No. More. Milk. This was going to be so hard for me!
Then, I was really worried that I would have to give up cheeses and creams and – gasp – ice cream too!
But I don’t have to. Recently The Motherhood and LACTAID® invited me and a group of other bloggers to learn about lactose intolerance. I want to share the tidbits with you too!
1. Eat Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt has a higher amount of protein and therefore less lactose. I have noticed my body does not react negatively to Greek yogurt when it does to a glass of milk.
2. Eat harder cheese – Easy rule of thumb is: the softer the cheese, the more lactose it has! This made me kinda sad since I really love fresh mozzerella!
3. Find products with the enzyme “lactase” in them. A common reason for lactose sensitivity or intolerance is (obviously) lactose. The enzyme “lactase” breaks down lactose and makes it so your body can handle dairy again!
Here is more information from Lactaid:
LACTAID® Products contain lactase, a natural enzyme that helps break down lactose – the sugar found in dairy foods like milk, ice cream or cheese – into two simple sugars (galactose and glucose) that are easily digested. If not properly digested, lactose can cause gas, bloating, cramps, and/or diarrhea. LACTAID® Products can help people who have a sensitivity to dairy due to lactose digest dairy products without stomach discomfort.
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April says
Have had lactose intolerance for about 10 years now. I really miss a good root beer float! Mmmm sounds soooo good, especially with summer rolling in!
Angie B. says
My 7 week old daughter has been very gassy and upset. I talked to her pediatrician. He thinks she may be lactose intolerant and suggested I try a lactose free diet to help her since she is breastfeeding
Rhian says
I never new about the enzyme lactase! Thanks for the advice!