Most people find it easy to add dairy to their diets. However, what if
you’re lactose intolerant or allergic to milk?
Depending on the severity of your intolerance, you may be able to consume
cultured milk products—such as yogurt and cheese—with few problems. Talk to
your doctor to determine how strong an intolerance you have, and which dairy
foods you might be able to handle. In addition, consider trying low-lactose
milk, such as Lactaid, which is specially formulated for those with dairy sensitivities.
In addition to trimming down your waistline, dairy calcium can help guard
your bones against breakage and osteoporosis. Your bones may be weak if you’ve
been avoiding dairy calcium in order to cut calories or avoid digestive
problems.