It can be surprising just how heavily lactose factors into our everyday food and drink. This is not a problem for the average person, but when you’re lactose intolerant, a trip to the grocery store usually requires a bit more planning, especially if you are newly diagnosed. Those who are lactose intolerant are unable fully […]
Approximately 12% of people in the United States are lactose intolerant. Those who are lactose intolerant have a deficiency of lactase which is the enzyme produced by the lining of your small intestine. This means that they cannot fully digest lactose, i.e. the milk and sugar in dairy products. You can have a lactase deficiency, […]
