What is soymilk and is it good for someone that is lactose intolerant.?!
What is soymilk and is it good for someone that is lactose intolerant.?
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Soymilk is a milk subsitute made from soy beans, and is perfect for one who is lactose intolerant. It comes calcium enriched, fiber enriched, kids formula ( with all of the stuff milk has plus more including Omega-3 fatty acids good for da brain) and if you're not crazy about the taste, it comes in plain, vanilla, very vanilla, and chocolate. It generally has about the same fat content as 2 % milk.
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My son is lactose intolerant, and I buy Silk brand Kids or Calcium enriched
when compared to real lactose laden milk then it's really good
Made from Soybeans, and yes it is good for lactose intolerant people. Everyone should increase their soy intake for the health benefits.
soy milk is made from soy beans. It is good but I find it a little chalky in taste. They do sell lactose free milk which is very good. Check it out
Lactose intolerance, also called lactase deficiency, means you aren't able to fully digest milk sugar (lactose) in dairy products. You can't improve your body's ability to produce lactase. But you can usually control the symptoms of lactose intolerance by modifying your diet and using special products made for people with this condition.
You may not have to completely avoid dairy foods. Most people with lactose intolerance can enjoy some milk products without symptoms. You may even be able to increase your tolerance to dairy products by gradually introducing them into your diet.
Keeping milk products on your menu can be beneficial, because milk products provide essential nutrients, such as calcium, vitamins A and D, riboflavin, and phosphorous. Avoiding milk entirely can make it difficult to get the amount of calcium you need for healthy bones and teeth. Here are some tips for changing your diet to minimize symptoms of lactose intolerance without minimizing your calcium intake:
Drink less milk more often. Sip small servings of milk ― 8 ounces or less. The smaller the serving, the less likely it is to cause digestive problems.
Save milk for mealtimes. Drink milk with other foods, rather than snacking on milk alone. This slows the digestive process, so you reduce your chance of experiencing lactose intolerance.
Experiment with an assortment of dairy products. Not all dairy products have the same amount of lactose. For example, hard cheeses such as Swiss or cheddar have small amounts of lactose and generally cause no symptoms. You may well be able to tolerate cultured milk products, such as yogurt, because the bacteria used in the culturing process naturally produce the enzyme that breaks down lactose. However, some yogurts have milk added back after fermentation and may cause symptoms. Substitute nondairy coffee creamers or soy or rice milk.
Buy lactose-reduced or lactose-free products. You can find these products at most supermarkets next to the regular dairy products. They are more expensive, but they contain all of the nutrients found in their lactose-loaded counterparts.
Watch out for hidden lactose. You may be overloading on lactose without realizing it. Although milk and foods made from milk are the only natural sources of lactose, this sugar is often added to prepared foods, such as cereal, instant soups, salad dressings, milk chocolate and baking mixes. Before putting these items in your grocery cart, check their labels for milk and lactose in the ingredient list. Also look for other words that indicate lactose, such as whey, milk byproducts, nonfat dry milk powder, malted milk, buttermilk and dry milk solids. In addition, you'll need to look for lactose in any prescription and over-the-counter drugs you're taking. Many medicines contain lactose, but because they contain only very small amounts , they typically affect only people with severe lactose intolerance.
Seek other sources of calcium. If you can't tolerate dairy products in large amounts, you can get calcium in broccoli, leafy greens, canned salmon, almonds, oranges, certain kinds of tofu and soymilk, and calcium-fortified breads and juices. Talk to a dietitian if you need ideas for packing more calcium into your diet.
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yes its an alternative..Just be careful many of the milks available have a very high sugar content.