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What do Kylie Jenner, Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus have in common?

As well as being three of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood, these gals also share a rather uncomfortable issue – lactose intolerance.

While we may all be mad after one of Kylie’s lip kits, we probably wouldn't want to share her digestive issue, but never fear.

If you have recently discovered that you suffer from lactose intolerance, don’t be dismayed.

For those not in the know, lactose is a type of naturally occurring sugar found in milk and other products containing milk.

If you suffer from lactose intolerance, your body is unable to digest lactose, and consuming it can cause a medley of unpleasant symptoms including bloating, cramps and nausea.

So, no normal milky lattes for sufferers, please and thanks.

 

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This can seem daunting for those who discover they are lactose intolerant, as they may feel there are certain foods which they have to avoid completely.

But do not fear! Luckily, in a foodie landscape that caters to all sorts of different tastes and diets, there are options for lactose intolerant folks who just can’t bear to part with their usual dairy consumption that will help ease them into their new lactose-free lifestyles.

There are cow’s milk alternatives, such as rice milk, soy milk and hemp milk.

However, most of these don’t quite measure up, taste-wise, to actual milk, and we all know that nothing quite beats a cup of tea or coffee made with real milk.

Avonmore Lactose Free Milk is a low fat milk made from regular cow’s milk, but has an added enzyme, called lactase, which breaks down the lactose in the milk making it easier to digest.

Thank you, science.

This helps sufferers avoid the unpleasant symptoms of lactose intolerance, but you still get the same great taste as regular milk.

As an added bonus, because it’s high in protein, calcium and essential vitamins, you’re also getting all nutritional benefits of regular fresh milk too.

That’s pretty handy for anyone who wants to maintain their normal diet while avoiding the nasty side effects of lactose intolerance.

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If you love milk but are lactose intolerant, here’s some very good news.

Avonmore Lactose Free milk has all the taste and nutritional benefits you would expect from Avonmore, just without the lactose.

YES YOU CAN, with Avonmore Lactose Free milk

Please note we would always advise anyone suffering with symptoms such as bloating, cramps or nausea to visit their GP for a proper diagnosis.

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If you find yourself feeling sick after eating or drinking dairy products, chances are you may be lactose intolerant.

Most people are able to digest milk without a problem, but for others the reaction is caused by your body’s inability to fully digest the sugar in dairy products. 

Symptoms usually appear 30 minutes to two hours after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose.

While it is generally a harmless condition, it can be pretty uncomfortable for the sufferer, especially if you find yourself getting sick and running to the loo fairly regularly.

If you’re still unsure if that’s the cause of your upset stomach, here’s five symptoms you may experience: 

1. Diarrhoea

2. Nausea or vomiting

3. Abdominal Cramps

4. Bloating

5. Gas

Although rare, some people are born with no lactose activity which causes them to be lactose intolerant.

Generally, children develop a secondary lactose intolerance following an illness, injury or after an operation on the small intestine.

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There are many reasons people are looking for alternatives to cow's milk on the market right now. 

Whatever your reason to cut back on dairy – here are some alternatives you can try out!

Most of these milk alternatives will be widely available in supermarkets in Ireland now but if not then your local health food store is a safe bet!

Many milk alternatives can have sugar added so always try to find ‘unsweetened’ varieties to protect your teeth!

1. Almond milk
Almond milk is always a safe bet as it has a really lovely nutty flavour that is great in coffee, porridge, cereal etc. It’s not as rich as regular milk but you’ll soon crave the great aroma is adds to your food!

2. Coconut milk
No, not the canned variety. This coconut milk is more watery and perfect for your dairy-free baking and dessert making! It also tasted great in coffee in you like a coconutty-flavour.

3. Rice milk
Rice milk is said to be the least fattening of milks so if weight loss is what you are after then this is for you! Rice milk is also the best hypo-allergic of milks and has a lovely sweet flavour you’ll enjoy in your coffee or breakfast.

4. Soy milk
Soy milk can be the best of the alternatives to use in savoury dishes as it has a very undistinguishable flavour unlike almond or coconut especially.

5. Hemp milk
Hemp milk is made from the seeds of the hemp plant and has a nutty flavour and is also a little sweet and is high in omega-3 fatty acids. 

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