Lactose intolerance Milk from almonds and coconut

In case of lactose intolerance, avoid almonds or coconut milk

05/25/2012

For people with lactose intolerance, there are now various alternatives to animal milk. Especially soy milk is considered a popular substitute drink. The Vegetarian Federation Germany has other tips for people who do not tolerate lactose or want to do without animal products.

Almond, coconut and grain milk is so far little known
While in many cafés there are cappuccinos and soy milk instead of conventional milk, other substitutes such as almond, coconut or cereal milk are less known.

According to the Vegetarian Federation Germany, soymilk is a suitable alternative for animal milk, as it can also be processed into whipped cream or yoghurt. In addition, many proteins and low fat and cholesterol in soymilk are included. Vegans and vegetarians often use other soy products such as tofu.

Oat, rye, einkorn, rice or spelled are among the cereals used to make milk. Grain milk contains as many minerals and vitamins as cow's milk and is environmentally friendly to produce, according to the Vegetarian Federation. However, the Dortmund Research Institute for the nutrition of allergy-prone infants, the Pediatric Nutrition Commission and the Research Institute for Child Nutrition expressly warn against feeding baby and toddlers with grain milk as it contains too little calcium, high-quality proteins and certain vitamins. Children could get deficiency symptoms by eating cereal milk.

Coconut milk is another alternative to animal milk. However, it is very rich in fat and is used primarily for sweets and rice dishes. Almond milk tastes like liquid marzipan, according to vegetarians. The preparation is very simple: swollen almonds, which were previously blanched and peeled, puree with water. Likewise, Mandelmus is suitable. Almond milk has long been a typical drink in Sicily. In Germany, it is less well known. (Ag)

Also read about lactose:
Drink lactose-free milk with lactose intolerance
Cow's milk allergy occurs in babies after 4 weeks
Lactose intolerance causes stomach ache & flatulence

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