Conventionally, dairy products are one of the best sources of calcium. You may be one of those with an intolerance to milk foods. This is when you develop symptoms such as nausea, bloating, gas, diarrhea and unsettling stomach, after its consumption. This health issue relates to the poor lactose-absorption efficiency of your body. Incidentally, Lactose is the natural sugar found in dairy products and several other foods.
Cause
Lactase is an enzyme produced in the small intestine, which helps in the digestion of the milk products. Lactose intolerance in a person attributes to the deficiency of lactase enzymes in the body. This intolerance leads to revulsion towards the milk foods.
Importance of Calcium
Some of the lactose intolerant persons could live with the lactase deficiency but nobody could possibly live without calcium. Calcium is healthy for joints and bones, strong teeth, and blood vessels. It also helps to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar level. Calcium in right doses is significant for the diabetics.
Recommended calcium doses
The adults need 800 to 1,000 mg calcium per day while growing children require 1,300mg per day. The senior citizens require 1,300mg of calcium per day and this includes women over 50.
Best sources of calcium other than milk foods
The calcium supplement without dairy products seems unthinkable in Indian perspective. This may look challenging but alternatives are there to refurbish the depleted calcium in the body through different foods.
Eat well but eat Healthy!
written by Avni Kaul – Nutritionist and Wellness Coach
Avni Kaul is a leading Dietitian & Nutritionist in Delhi NCR and the Founder of Nutri Activania. She holds a Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition from the University of Delhi and is a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and the International Diabetes Federation.
Her extensive experience includes serving as a Leicester Mamma's Ambassador, trained in Lactation Counselling with the NHS, United Kingdom.
Ms. Kaul specializes in key areas such as Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices, Pre- and Post-natal Diets, Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, and Holistic Health and Nutrition.
Nutri Activania, founded by Avni Kaul, a leading Dietitian & Nutritionist in Delhi & NCR. Offers personalized, science-based nutrition guidance for holistic health, wellness, fat loss, and nutrition.
Nutri Activania, founded by Avni Kaul, a leading Dietitian & Nutritionist in Delhi & NCR. Offers personalized, science-based nutrition guidance for holistic health, wellness, fat loss, and nutrition.
Nutri Activania, founded by Avni Kaul, a leading Dietitian & Nutritionist in Delhi & NCR. Offers personalized, science-based nutrition guidance for holistic health, wellness, fat loss, and nutrition.