I am a super proud Colon Cancer Survivor(since August of 2011) so eating “clean” is an essential part of my life. I’m also Lactose Intolerant so I’m ever mindful of making the right food and beverage choices.
Here are just some of the products I find make it easier for me to lead a dairy-free life:
I eat cereal every morning so milk is a major part of my diet. Before I even realized I was Lactose Intolerant I had already made the switch from whole milk to 2% milk and then finally to 1% milk so switching over to Almond Breeze Almondmilk (Original and Unsweetened) suits me just fine.
I love love love cheese so I was super excited when I found out I could still have cheddar cheese, a personal fave, as well as any of the “hard” cheeses as they are easier to digest than the “soft” cheeses and therefore do not upset my stomach. For cheddar cheese, I prefer the CABOT brand…
When it comes to yogurt there are so many options today but I tend to gravitate towards Yoplait lactose free yogurtas it just tastes better than most of the other dairy-free brands flooding the market.
I used to love to slap a dollop of whipped creme on top of my pie or cake during the holidays. Instead of using whipped creme, try this simple recipe to make your own dairy -free version:
- Use one can of full-fat coconut milk (Thai Kitchen organic Coconut Milk is a good brand to use)
- Plus one tablespoon of local honey for sweetener (optional)
Whisk the two ingredients together for up to 4 minutes and you’re good to go!
During the dog days of Summer (which is honestly the only time I think of ice cream) one of my fave dairy-free choices is Breyers Lactose Free Natural Vanilla as it’s simply delicious.
If you are a salad lover like me, scratch the heavy blue cheese or ranch dressings (or other milk-based dressings) and switch over to the lighter Balsamic Vinaigrette (Wish Bone makes a tasty version…)
And finally, I’m an avid snacker so I found that Hummus easily takes the place of creme (“soft”) cheese, its way better for you plus it tastes good too! Sabra Classic Hummus (or its many equally delicious varieties) makes a healthy satisfying dip whether you’re snacking on raw veggies, crackers, pretzels, and/or baked chips. Yummy!
So whether you are Lactose intolerant or not, Bon Appetit!
