Online Event to Help Sufferers of Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a very common condition, with around 15% of the UK affected, but still, people understand very little about their own problem.

Not being able to use normal dairy products in your diet can present many challenges, from making sure you get enough calcium to simply making a meal that the whole family can enjoy.

To increase understanding of the condition, Lactofree, the UK's only lactose free, real dairy brand, will be hosting the first online Expert's Question Time session with three of the UK's leading experts in this area. Renowned paediatrician, Dr Adam Fox, nutritionist and registered dietician, Sian Porter and Lactofree's brand manager, Samantha Glassford will be on hand to answer all your questions.
You can send your questions in advance see details below.

Event details:
• When: Tuesday 9th November, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
• The event will be broadcast live online http://www.lactofree.co.uk
• Questions can be sent before the event to lactofree@outsideline.com
• Experts will also be able to answer questions posed live

If you are lactose intolerant you should find the event an invaluable opportunity to learn more about your condition. Indeed, if you know of anyone with lactose intolerance, let them know.

Don't Ditch the Dairy

I was asked to take a look at a range of products from Lactofree, in a bid to raise awareness for lactose intolerant people. It's not something I've ever considered before, not being lactose intolerant, myself, but it certainly got me thinking about how on earth people, who do have this problem, manage.

For people with the condition, it can mean unpleasant digestive effects due to them not being able to produce enough of the lactase enzyme.

Lactose is present in many things that you'd not expect, including crisps and biscuits, so it is not easily avoided. There are dairy substitutes such as soya or rice milk, but I know some people who find these unpalatable, forcing them to give up anything milk-like all together.

Of course, dairy produce is important in the diet, being a good source of calcium and other beneficial vitamins, so it seems quite worrying that there are people who are missing out.

Lactofree's products are real dairy, but completely lactose free, and can be used as any normal dairy product.

The milk, or dairy drink, is great tasting, I couldn't tell the difference between it and regular cow's milk. It worked just the same in tea and coffee and made a great milkshake.

I also tried the semi hard cheese, which has a slightly springy texture, but is creamy in the mouth, with a slightly tangy taste, not unlike Edam. It behaves just like normal cheese and melts well in cooking.

There is a soft white cheese available too, which is great for spreading and would be perfect for making a creamy pasta sauce or for whipping up into frosting for a carrot cake (made with oil instead of butter, of course).

Lactofree have portion packs too, which means a trip to the cafe or on holiday is much easier and you can have the perfect cup of tea or coffee, anytime.

I think this is all great news for lactose intolerant people and it would be fantastic to see Lactofree cream and ice cream added to the range too.

For more information, recipes and advice visit the Lactofree website: www.lactofree.co.uk
Lactofree product images from Lactofree website