Relevant information about the five most popular restrictive diets: Gluten-free, Lactose-intolerant, Pescetarianism, Vegan and Vegetarian.
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, which is a sugar found in dairy products such as milk. People with lactose intolerance have insufficient levels of lactase, an enzyme that breaks down lactose in the digestive system. While most people with lactose intolerance can handle some dairy products, it is important to make changes to your diet to avoid becoming sick or feeling discomfort in your abdominal area. Luckily, there are dairy-free recipes available for every single meal of the day!
Breakfast is the meal that most people with lactose intolerance will find difficult at first. There is more to breakfast than cereal and milk, however, and thanks to Food.com , there are several different recipes that will ensure you get a great breakfast. One great way to start the day is with a power smoothie. This recipe uses silken tofu as a base, blended with strawberries, juice, and banana. If you want to get some extra protein in your diet, add protein powder (just make sure it is dairy-free). Instead of going with oatmeal, you can try quinoa porridge. You will need a ½ cup of uncooked quinoa, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, ½ cup sliced strawberries or blueberries, 1 small apple, ½ cup unsweetened soy milk, and ½ tsp cinnamon pinch of coarse salt. If you are in a rush, you can try banana cinnamon muffins. They are low in fat and contain soy flour, soy milk, oat bran, and bananas, all of which are beneficial for short- and long-term health.
Once you get into lunch, it gets a little bit easier coming up with dairy-free recipes. If you are looking for something outside of the traditional sandwich, however, Momables.com has you covered. These recipes are perfect for both adults and kids alike. If you have some time on your hands, try vegan pancakes. Not only are these dairy-free, they are also gluten-free. You can make a large batch to freeze and take for lunch with you throughout the week. If you are short on time, you can try a cauliflower crunch salad. This is similar to a macaroni salad, but with the added nutrition and crunch of cauliflower. You can add ham dices or bacon crumbles for extra taste and protein.
Dinner is probably the meal where you are least likely to consume dairy. Still, learning how to cook without certain ingredients can be tricky at times. Luckily, Healthline.com has provided a list of many different dinner recipes that do not use dairy products. Ginger-apricot chicken breasts are a tasty treat that are also healthy as well. It takes about half an hour to make this meal, and you’ll need several items, including red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and ½ cup of apricot preserves. If you prefer fish to chicken, you can try a pan-seared salmon with wilted greens. This entire dish promotes strong health and tastes delicious together. The greens also help give you some of the calcium that you lose when you do not drink milk.
