Milk is one of those fundamental foods, it is almost certainly the first thing we ever digest whether it is natural breast milk or milk produced by a cow. It is little wonder that we have such a strong attachment to this refreshing drink and all of it is derivatives such as cheese and butter.
Unfortunately it is also true to say that this life giving liquid also has many drawbacks especially of those whose bodies struggle to tolerate it is properties. Many people are now turning away from milk and dairy products because of its many problems such as lactose intolerance.
For previous generations there really was no alternative to dairy products, but in the 21st century there are a multitude of choices that can take the place of potentially harmful dairy products that can clog up our arteries and make us dangerously over-weight.
There are many reasons to avoid dairy products and seek out suitable alternatives. Intolerance and health are two reasons but there are others such as pleasant and trying something new in terms of kicking your traditional eating and drinking habits.
A dairy free existence does not have to be tasteless or boring, a dairy free lifestyle can be a pleasant change from ingrained eating habits. This site can give you the background information on what alternatives are on offer and why you should definitely consider non-dairy products as part of your health regime or just as a pleasant alternative to dairy-based foods.
This site provides resources and information relating to dairy free products and allergies to dairy products. Check out our dairy free recipes and also our range of dairy free cookbooks.
Note that we are not medical experts and the information given here is rewritten from various resources so we cannot guarantee that it is 100 per correct. If you spot anything that you believe to be factually incorrect then please do tell us.
