Can you eat dairy if you are lactose intolerant?
What is lactose? Lactose is a natural sugar found in milk and other dairy products. It can be broken down…
lactose maldigestion
Why we need to talk about lactose; by Azmina Govindji
By Azmina Govindji RD MBDA, Consultant Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian, My life’s work has been about helping people to eat…
Choose yogurt for improved lactose digestion
“Yogurt with live cultures can contribute to gut health” is one of the 10 evidence-based conclusions made by the YINI board…
People with lactose intolerance can eat dairy products without experiencing significant symptoms
“Yogurt improves lactose digestion” is one of the 10 evidence-based conclusions made by the YINI board about the health effects of…
Lactose maldigestion is normal
“Yogurt improves lactose digestion” is one of the 10 evidence-based conclusions made by the YINI board about the health effects of…
Lactose as a nutrient
Lactose is the principal sugar (or carbohydrate) naturally found, in various amount, in milk and dairy. Lactase, an enzyme present…
Is lactose intolerance related to lifestyle or to eating habits?
No, lactose intolerance is not related to lifestyle but can be related to eating habits and to individual variability. Some…
What is the difference between lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance?
There is a difference between these two situations. In both cases (lactose maldigestion and intolerance), only a fraction of lactose…