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What is Dairy Free?
Well, it comes down to what we usually refer to as dairy versus what lactose is, which is just one part of dairy. Dairy refers to milk and any part of milk that comes from cows and other mammals. So to be dairy-free, a product must have no milk and no part of milk. Lactose, on the other hand, is merely an ingredient in milk, or a part of milk. It is the sugar component of dairy products. So a product that is dairy-free will not have lactose in it. What this means is that a product which is dairy-free is also lactose-free, but a product that is lactose-free is not necessarily dairy-free. Make sense?
A person with a milk allergy is often allergic to two protein components of milk, casein and whey. These are often found in products labeled lactose-free because although they are part of dairy in the same way that lactose is part of dairy, they are separate from one another.
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Dairy Free Ingredients
• Lactose Free Milk
• Non-dairy creamers
• Rice Milk Drinks
• Soymilks
• Oils
• Shortenings
• Margarine without butter or milk
• Soy Cheeses
• Dairy-free frozen desserts
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Eating Out!
On the dairy-free dining path we’ve stumbled across a strange coincidence; dairy-free advice and healthy eating advice are virtually the same. What fantastic news! Consumers who choose to go dairy free will open themselves up to healthier restaurant habits. Could this mean no more sluggishness and belly bulge due to restaurant splurges? Possibly. If I must be honest, we typically eat out more now than we did before going dairy free. Yet weight gain hasn’t been a problem, at all, and our energy levels are always peaked. Just remember, your choices will not be limited, just shifted.
A dangerous subject we know. Should you really be eating fast food? Well, most of the time, no, but sometimes it may be required. We all have those moments when sustenance is essential, but we find ourselves trapped in an airport food court, in a late night conundrum looking for food, or allergic to the kitchen. If you must, you should know your best options. Utilize our tips for dairy free navigation of the fast food maze
