Health Tip: Getting Calcium If You're Lactose Intolerant
(HealthDay News) -- People with lactose intolerance should restrict their intake of dairy foods and other sources of lactose, which include foods containing whey; curds; milk by-products; dry milk solids; and nonfat dry milk powder.
But then how do you get enough bone-enriching calcium?
While it's best to check with your doctor, here are some calcium-rich foods that are probably safe for the lactose-intolerant, provided by the University of Virginia Health System:
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Leafy green vegetables such as broccoli and kale.
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Fish such as salmon and sardines.
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Yogurts with active cultures, which can help make the yogurt easier to digest.
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Foods rich in vitamin D, such as eggs and liver, which help the body absorb calcium.
Date Last Reviewed:
6/11/2008
Date Last Modified:
6/11/2008