Dairy Free Diet

The Paleo Diet is a Lactose Free diet. Called the Caveman or Hunter-Gatherer diet. The diet consists of lean meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables. The diet is lactose and preservative free. A healthy diet that removes or reduces lactose intolerance symptoms. You can still enjoy your favorite meals you just have to prepare them a little differently. A diet that will benefit everyone’s health. rnThe Paleo Dairy-Free Diet The Paleolithic diet (abbreviated paleo diet) is recommended for those that require a dairy free diet. The Paleo Diet is referred to as the Stone Age diet and hunter-gatherer diet. The Paleolithic period ended with the development of agriculture about 10,000 years ago. The modern Paleo diet consists of lean meat fish, fruits, vegetables, roots and nuts. Excluded from the diet are grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, refined sugar, processed foods and preservatives. Lactose Intolerance Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk produces. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose. In the small intestines the enzyme, lactase is deficient in breaking down lactose into two simpler forms of sugar forms glucose and galactose. When lactose is broken down into glucose and galactose it is allowed to absorb into the blood steam. Lactose intolerance develops over time and many do not show symptoms until early childhood or early adulthood. Lactose intolerance is less common in northern and western European. It is more common in African, African-American, Native American and Mediterranean populations. Milk Allergy Lactose intolerance and cow milk allergy are not the same. Milk allergy is a reaction of the immune system to one or more milk proteins. Milk allergies can appear in the first year of life. Products containing lactose:rnProcessed foods have been altered to increase their shelf life. Not only do they have preservative but contain levels of lactose: -Bread and baked goods -Processed breakfast foods: doughnuts, frozen waffles, pancakes, toaster pastries and sweet rolls -Processed cereals -Instant potatoes, soups and breakfast drinks -Corn chips, potato chips and other processed snacks -Processed meats -Margarine -Salad dressing -Liquid and powdered milk based meal replacements -Protein powders and bars -Candies -Non dairy liquid and powdered coffee creamers -Non dairy whipped toppings The Paleo Diet is dairy-free, wheat-free and preservative-free. When lactose is removed from the diet you can remove or reduce symptoms. You can still enjoy your favorite dishes but you just have to prepare them a little differently. Gluten-Free Diet: GF Recipes: Stay Crisp Slaw Ingredientsrn8 c cabbage, sliced finern1 green pepper, cut in small piecesrn2 carrots, gratedrn1/2 c onion, choppedrn1 envelope unflavored gelatin, softened in 1/4 c water.rn2 t celery seedrn2/3 c apple cider vinegarrn1 t saltrn2/3 c sugarrn1/4 t black pepperrn2/3 c corn oilrnDirectionsrnMix together cabbage, green pepper, carrots, and onion. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup water, put in refrigerator to crisp. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed and pepper in 1-quart glass measure. Heat in the microwave for 2 - 3 1/2 minutes or until it begins to boil. Add the softened gelatin and stir well. Set aside to cool. When it begins to jell, beat in the oil. Drain water off the vegetables and add the dressing. Keeps in the refrigerator for several daysrnProvided by Celiac Sprue Association Gluten-Free Diet: GF Recipes: Spicy Beef and MacaronirnIngredientsrn1 pound ground beefrn2 cup waterrn1 medium onion, dicedrn2 cup GF elbow macaronirn1 green pepper, dicedrn1 cup GF barbecue saucern1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (dairy free-optional) DirectionsrnIn a deep skillet, brown the meat. Add the diced onion and green pepper; cook until tender. Stir in water, macaroni and barbecue sauce. rnCover and simmer until macaroni is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in or top with cheese.rnProvided by Celiac Sprue Association A dairy free diet does not mean that you cannot enjoy your favorite meals. Just prepare your meals a little differently with ingredients beneficial to your health. http://www.FavoriteRecipes.biz/lactose-free.html rnhttp://www.FavoriteRecipes.biz