Will I always have lactose intolerance?
You may always have it, but the degree of lactose intolerance can change. If you have lactose intolerance while you are sick with stomach flu or diarrhea, it should go away when you get better. Many people can adapt to lactose by drinking milk in small amounts or with food.…
I need to limit my intake of lactose. What kind of cheese is best to eat?
Most cheeses, especially ripened firm or hard cheeses, contain very little lactose. The culture added during the ripening process reduces the lactose that is left in the whey to trace amounts, undetectable by most lactose-intolerant people. On the other hand, cheeses that do not undergo a ripening process (cottage cheese,…
Could I be allergic to milk?
Milk allergies are rare in adults and affect a very small number of children. These children usually outgrow their allergy, and with a doctor's OK, can often drink milk by age three. If after eating or drinking any milk or milk products you have... a skin rash diarrhea a hard…
Where can I buy raw milk?
Because raw milk creates a high risk for developing or spreading illness, its sale in Canada is strictly prohibited and Food and Drug Regulations require that all milk available for sale in Canada be pasteurized. Health Canada takes this so seriously that it levies penalties such as heavy fines or…
I heard raw milk might be the healthier choice
No, in fact the opposite is true. Pasteurized milk is a much healthier choice because you can enjoy all the nutritional benefits of milk without the concern of contracting harmful and possibly fatal diseases. Pasteurization does not alter the nutritional value of milk (1). Pasteurized milk has the additional health…
I always drink raw milk and never get sick
If you drink raw milk, you may be able to resist becoming ill, but visitors to your house may not. You can still transmit pathogens to anyone you come into contact with, placing your family and friends at risk. Those who are especially at risk for becoming ill are young…
When is a calcium supplement necessary?
If you have milk allergies, severe lactose intolerance, or don’t use milk or milk products, you may need a calcium supplement. If you have high calcium needs and a small appetite, you may need to consider supplements in combination with calcium-rich foods.
Is there a problem with calcium absorption from some foods?
Although some foods contain calcium-binding substances such as oxalates and phytates, calcium absorption from foods is not a problem if you eat a balanced and varied diet.
I’m watching my cholesterol levels. Can I still have milk products?
It is still important to have 2-3 Food Guide Servings of Milk & Alternatives a day, as recommended in Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Decreasing the amount of total fat, especially saturated and trans fat, is more effective at decreasing blood cholesterol levels than decreasing the amount of cholesterol…