Recently we’ve considered buying a cow for milk. Isn’t the milk straight from the cow safe?
Our family is trying to get down to eating only natural foods. We've even bought live chickens, pigs and a steer. Recently, we've considered buying a cow for milk. Isn't the milk straight from the cow safe? Milk straight from the cow is called raw milk, which is a carrier of several serious diseases....
I have an 8-year-old who is unable to eat dairy products and taking TUMS daily at his doctor’s recommendation for calcium.
I have an 8-year-old son who is unable to eat dairy products, due to GI (gastrointestinal) problems. He has been taking at his Dr.'s recommendation, TUMS daily for calcium replacement. Recently, we have found a soy-based drink that he enjoys. The box that the drink comes in states that 8 ounces of the drink...
As a registered dietitian in Canada, I have concern about people questions regarding milk products for those who are lactose intolerant.
I have just been to your website. As a registered dietitian in Canada, I was interested in your Q & A site. I have a concern about people's questions regarding milk products for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk.
Those who are allergic to milk, are usually allergic to the protein, often...
What can I eat with acid reflux, IBS, lactose intolerance, and diverticulosis?
I am a 58-year-old female who is a bit of a challenge, I have been diagnosed with acid reflux, IBS, lactose intolerant, and diverticulosis (the less severe one). What can I eat, NOT what I cannot eat? Any suggestions? My life is miserable. One thing or another causes problems. Your help would be appreciated!
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I would like to give my son’s daycare a complete list of foods that he can eat without having to take his Lactaid pills.
I have seen the doctor in regards to this, but there was no "real" advice given to help me help my son's daycare! That is my real main concern. Fortunately, my son does take his Lactaid pills, but I would like to be able to give his daycare a complete list of foods that...
What is the percent of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%?
May I know the % of fat content in whole milk as compared to 2%? Thanks.
Whole milk is 3.5% (approximately as it depends on the cow's feed) and 2% contains just 2% fat. There is approximately 1 1/2 teaspoon of butterfat in whole milk, 1 teaspoon of butterfat in 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon of...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who don’t tolerate milk so that I can get enough calcium?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who don't tolerate milk so that I get enough calcium?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics work with people who have a lactose intolerance or an allergy to the protein in milk to make sure...
I heard that it’s important to buy milk in opaque cartons because vitamins can leak with exposure to light.
I searched your Web site for info on this topic, but couldn't find any. I have heard before that it's important to buy milk in opaque cartons because vitamins can "leak" with exposure to light. But now I would like to buy my milk in the new, recyclable glass bottles my grocery store is...
Celiac disease, fiber, water, and low fat for bloating and gas?
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Thank you for your swift response. I am replying as requested.
I was diagnosed with celiac disease a few years ago so I never consume anything with gluten.
I eat 25-35 grams of fiber a day (been logging intake for the past few months).
I drink plenty of water. Pee is light yellow, no...
Is horse milk suitable for people who have lactose intolerance?
I need information about horse milk. Is this type of milk suitable for people who have lactose intolerance? Is there a market for this type of product in the USA or anywhere in the world. If you know about any producers in USA marketing horse milk I would appreciate if you could inform me.
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