Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month Toolkit for Retail Dietitians
February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month, and we’re excited to share information about lactose-free milk with retail Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to help educate shoppers.
It’s important for shoppers to know that being lactose intolerant doesn’t mean they have to give up nutrient-rich milk entirely. Lactose-free milk offers the same essential nutrients—like calcium and vitamin D—as regular milk, but without the lactose.
Lactose-free milk is full of nutrition and free of lactose.
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Social Media
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Full of nutrition, free of lactose! Learn how those who are lactose intolerant can continue to enjoy the delicious taste and nutritional benefits that come from the recommended servings of dairy foods every day. Learn more: https://www.americandairy.com/health-wellness/lactose-intolerance/
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Full of taste, free of lactose! Confused about lactose intolerance? Contrary to some beliefs, lactose intolerance is not an allergy to lactose or dairy. Learn more: htps://www.americandairy.com/health-wellness/lactose-intolerance/
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Learn how to enjoy dairy and its nutritional benefits if you’re lactose intolerant: htps://www.americandairy.com/health-wellness/lactose-intolerance/
Recipe Cards
Looking for a lactose-free milk recipe for a virtual cooking class?
This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl is the perfect recipe for a cooking demonstration. It’s easy to prepare, full of nutrition and free of lactose.
Talking Points
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, which is the natural sugar in dairy products. Lactose intolerance is a very individualized condition. There are often many ways for those with lactose intolerance or showing lactose intolerance symptoms to continue to enjoy the great taste and nutritional benefits of dairy foods, like starting with lactose-free milk.
Here is some information on lactose-free milk:
- Lactose-free milk is real cow’s milk, just without the lactose, making it easier to digest for those with lactose intolerance.
- Lactose-free milk provides the same 13 essential nutrients as regular milk, such as calcium, protein, vitamin D, and B vitamins.
- Lactose-free milk has the same taste, texture and nutrients as regular milk. In addition, it can be substituted for regular milk in your favorite recipes.
Educational Materials
Do you need more information on Lactose Intolerance to support your shoppers and refresh your knowledge?
Additional Recipes
Explore additional recipes on Savor Recipes featuring milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese and more!
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