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Growing up I always had a sensitivity to dairy products and any food or drinks with dairy in them. I wasn't ever diagnosed with a lactose intolerance then, but it was pretty obvious what my problem was, because I wasn't the only one in my family who had bad reactions to dairy. Several of my family members experience the same cramping, gas, bloating, and all the other miserable symptoms that come with it.
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. Lactose intolerance develops when the small intestine does not make enough of an enzyme called lactase. The body needs this enzyme to digest lactose.
What's interesting about having an intolerance to lactose is that no two people are just alike. Each person in my family reacts differently to various dairy products. The weird thing is we still use the products that we know we should stay away from if we
REALLY want them. (Bad, I know)
For instance, my mom knows she has bad reactions to ice-cream, but she loves it so much. Doesn't that suck? Seriously, if we're out and I give my kids ice-cream (they don't have any problems whatsoever), I tell my mom she'll have to get some on her own time, because I don't want to deal with her.
Isn't that awful? I know...I put my foot down, because the aftermath is not cool. (MEANIE?) It happens to me a lot of times too, but it's like flipping a coin. I never know what side it's going to land on. Some days are far worse than others.
I don't touch milk. Unless it's chocolate and bubbling and yummy looking. Then I can't help myself. (Oh somebody hold me...wait, no. Get away from me. I'm soooooo sick.) It's never pretty!
Get the picture?
So recently, I've been working with LACTAID and The Motherhood to learn ways to be able to enjoy the dairy products and recipes that I love despite my intolerance to lactose.
Last week I had an informative call with Melissa d’ Arabian, celebrity chef and LACTAID Brand Spokesperson and Michelle Harrington , R.D. and LACTAID Regulatory and Nutritional Affairs Manager, to talk about lactose intolerance and what LACTAID does for those who have it. As soon as I hung up I was sharing the information with friends, because this is very common and lactose intolerance comes up in conversations often.
Here are some things you should know about lactose:
• Lactose is the major carbohydrate in milk and other dairy foods
• Lactose (milk sugar) consists of two simple sugars – glucose and galactose
• Lactose must be broken down into glucose and galactose by the intestinal enzyme lactase before it can be absorbed by the body
What's awesome about LACTAID products is that they can help people who have a lactose sensitivity to digest dairy products without stomach discomfort. What LACTAID does is provide the lactase that the body can’t produce enough of, which helps you break down lactose.
All of the LACTAID Dairy Products are 100% real dairy, just with a natural yeast-derived enzyme added called lactase and the product line includes Milk (several options), Cottage Cheese, Ice Cream and Eggnog.
Hear that? Ice-cream!
(I'm talking to you mom)
LACTAID ice-cream is available in 5 flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Cookies & Cream, Strawberries & Cream, Butter Pecan. Doesn't that sound good? I may need to run out and get the cookies and cream today!
LACTAID can be used to make all of your favorite recipes too. Watch as Melissa d’ Arabian, celebrity chef and LACTAID Brand Spokesperson shows you how to make lactose-free blueberry muffins:
Are you sensitive to dairy and wish you could enjoy a few more meals without worrying about the side effects?
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Enjoy!
Sponsored by LACTAID. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free for the purpose of reviewing the mentioned product and/or doing a giveaway. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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