Sandy Malek

Get Over It – "Adapt" to Lactose Intolerance

I have a confession to make. I'm lactose intolerant. I made up a "white lie" about already having plans to see a movie with friends when you asked me to come over for dinner on Friday night. The truth is, I can't trust myself to enjoy a nice dinner wit... Read >

Drink Milk When You're Lactose Intolerant? What the Research Says

It may be logical to assume that if you are lactose intolerant you should avoid dairy products. Lactose, the main sugar in milk and dairy products, can cause digestive discomfort in people who lack the enzyme needed to process lactose. If drinking a glass... Read >

Why Some People are Lactose Intolerant

We all start out drinking milk in one form or another. So why do so many of us seem to "grow into" lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance, as you may know, results in the digestive discomfort that comes from consuming lactose, the sugar found in milk an... Read >

Can't Tolerate Dairy? You Still Need Calcium in Your Diet

Let's say you've tried to cut down on dairy in your diet, or eliminate it altogether, to help relieve the digestive discomfort caused by lactose intolerance. Anyone who has had episodes of the gas, bloating, pain and diarrhea that occur from consuming mil... Read >