Cutting out milk completely can lower the intake of milk’s
essential nutrients, calcium and vitamin D, which can impact your health and
diet. So, even if you are lactose intolerant, dairy can still play an important
role in your diet. Since all people handle lactose differently, it is important
to find out what works best for you, if you do have lactose intolerance. Work
with a doctor or dietitian to find a dairy-inclusive diet plan that works.
Research has shown that people with lactose intolerance may
be able to tolerate a cup of milk with minimal or no symptoms. You can also
keep milk in your diet by gradually re-introducing milk, drinking milk with
meals or a snack, consuming small, frequent portions, and eating yogurt and
cheese instead of regular milk.
Dairy foods that people with lactose intolerance can try are
cheeses and yogurts. When milk is made into cheese, a majority of the lactose
is broken down during aging. Yogurt contains live and active cultures that help
to digest lactose.
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