Health Info - Go Dairy Free https://godairyfree.org/health-info Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:17:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://godairyfree.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-GoCow-32x32.png Health Info - Go Dairy Free https://godairyfree.org/health-info 32 32 232693008 10 Dairy-Free High Calcium Foods + 50 Ways to Enjoy Them! https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-high-calcium-foods https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-high-calcium-foods#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:20:10 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=312707 We’ve heard it time and time again: “Greens contain more calcium per ounce than dairy milk!” But if you’re striving to reach the RDA for calcium without dairy products, eating one and a half pounds of leaves per day might be unrealistic. Fortunately, you can get an array of bone-health minerals in your dairy-free diet [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-high-calcium-foods/feed 0 312707 I’m Lactose Intolerant. Should I Avoid Casein and Whey Milk Proteins? https://godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/ask-alisa-i-am-lactose-intolerant-should-i-be-worried-about-casein https://godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/ask-alisa-i-am-lactose-intolerant-should-i-be-worried-about-casein#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:40:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s1-news/c27-nutrition-headlines/ask-alisa-i-am-lactose-intolerant-should-i-be-worried-about-casein/ We received a question from a reader named Linda about milk protein ingredients and lactose intolerance. “I am highly lactose intolerant as shown by the hydrogen breath test (one of the highest they’d ever tested), so I read a lot of labels. Can you tell me if there is lactose in whey, casein, caseinate or [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/ask-alisa-i-am-lactose-intolerant-should-i-be-worried-about-casein/feed 13 168006 Is Soy Healthy for a Dairy-Free Diet? We Have Facts … https://godairyfree.org/news/is-soy-healthy https://godairyfree.org/news/is-soy-healthy#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:36:17 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=219167 Soy foods enjoyed heightened popularity during the early 2000’s, due to a rise in awareness of lactose intolerance, allergies, and chronic disease prevention. Big health claims were made, and by 2006, the United Soybean Board announced that 82% of Americans viewed soy foods as healthy. But the hype caused critics to pop up and publish [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/news/is-soy-healthy/feed 46 219167 Lactose Intolerance: A Normal Reason to be Dairy Free https://godairyfree.org/health-info/lactose-intolerance-dairy-free https://godairyfree.org/health-info/lactose-intolerance-dairy-free#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:02:44 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=312651 If you aren’t lactose intolerant yourself, odds are you know someone who is. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), between 30 and 50 million people in the United States alone are lactose intolerant. Look around, that is up to 1 in every 6 people you see! And contrary [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/lactose-intolerance-dairy-free/feed 4 312651 Can Dairy-Free Help Restless Legs Syndrome? https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-restless-legs-syndrome-rls https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-restless-legs-syndrome-rls#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:27:42 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=192900 About ten years ago, I received an email from a reader named Joan. She touched on a condition that many people have, but is seldom talked about, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). I have been reading your wonderful Go Dairy Free book, which I was able to get from our library. I have been dairy free [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-restless-legs-syndrome-rls/feed 51 192900 Dairy-Free for Sinusitis, Rhinitis, and Ear Infections – Does it Help? https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-sinusitis-rhinitis-ear-infections https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-sinusitis-rhinitis-ear-infections#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:36:48 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s18-personal-stories/c159-personal-stories/conquering-sinusitis-the-best-ive-felt-in-a-long-time/ If you have chronic sinusitis or rhinitis, you’ve likely heard polarizing opinions about dairy and sinus issues from doctors, family, friends, neighbors, and even coworkers. So what’s really true? Can a dairy-free diet improve sinus symptoms and even prevent sinus infections? The clinical and anecdotal evidence seems to tip the scale toward yes, it can, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-sinusitis-rhinitis-ear-infections/feed 39 164811 Does Giving Up Dairy Clear Acne? Real Stories & Research Insights https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-cure-acne https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-cure-acne#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:12:14 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=310307 It’s important to be clear that there is no single solution for every person. The dairy-free diet has become a viable treatment option, but it won’t cure acne for everyone. Nevertheless, dairy is now recognized by much of the medical community as a potential acne trigger. Many dermatologists routinely ask about dairy consumption when patients [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-cure-acne/feed 0 310307 Galactosemia is a Dairy-Free Diagnosis, Not Just Lactose-Free https://godairyfree.org/health-info/galactosemia-dairy-free-diet https://godairyfree.org/health-info/galactosemia-dairy-free-diet#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:00:58 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s5-health-info/c23-other-medical-studies/galactosemia-a-rare-but-serious-disorder/ Galactosemia is a rare metabolic disorder that affects how the body processes galactose, one of the simple sugars created when lactose is broken down in the digestive system. Not to be confused with lactose intolerance, classic galactosemia is a much more serious medical disorder. It does require a dairy-free diet. I’ll explain why and provide [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/galactosemia-dairy-free-diet/feed 0 163164 Is Lactoferrin Dairy Free? Is it Safe for Milk Allergies or Lactose Intolerance? https://godairyfree.org/health-info/is-lactoferrin-dairy-free https://godairyfree.org/health-info/is-lactoferrin-dairy-free#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:52:58 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=294575 Updated September 2025! Whenever we hear the prefix “lact” our brains automatically make a connection to dairy. But many compounds like lactic acid, lactates, and lactylates are usually dairy free. So that makes some of us wonder, is lactoferrin dairy free too? Unfortunately, it is a dairy ingredient, but it might not be what you [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/is-lactoferrin-dairy-free/feed 6 294575 Can Dairy Cause Migraines or Other Headaches? https://godairyfree.org/health-info/can-dairy-cause-migraines-headaches https://godairyfree.org/health-info/can-dairy-cause-migraines-headaches#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:42:35 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=306577 Dietary interventions have shown that foods, such as dairy, can trigger migraines in people who are susceptible. The how and the why behind this connection isn’t fully understood. But scientists have found possible links between migraines and milk allergies, food “sensitivities,” natural chemicals in aged cheeses, inflammation, and even lactose intolerance. And countless people have [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/diet-self-care/feed 0 239880 Are Goat Milk and Cheese Dairy? What about Sheep Milk Products? https://godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/ask-alisa-does-goat-milk-and-cheese-qualify-as-dairy-what-about-sheep-milk-products https://godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/ask-alisa-does-goat-milk-and-cheese-qualify-as-dairy-what-about-sheep-milk-products#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:29:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s1-news/c27-nutrition-headlines/ask-alisa-does-goat-milk-and-cheese-qualify-as-dairy-what-about-sheep-milk-products/ Updated in 2023! Is goat milk dairy, or does dairy only include cow milk products? What about sheep milk? Over the years, we’ve received these questions from hundreds of readers. As they embark on a dairy-free diet, people want to know, “are they ok to eat or not?” Both goat milk and sheep milk products [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/ask-alisa-does-goat-milk-and-cheese-qualify-as-dairy-what-about-sheep-milk-products/feed 32 168362 Infant Formula Guide for Milk Allergies or Dairy Intolerance https://godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/dairy-free-infant-formula https://godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/dairy-free-infant-formula#respond Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:22:06 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=299323 We all know the saying “breast is best.” Yet approximately 75% of all babies are given some type of infant formula during the first year of their life. This percentage could be even higher for little ones with a milk allergy or dairy intolerance. So we’ve created this helpful guide to dairy-free infant formula and [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/food-and-grocery/dairy-free-infant-formula/feed 0 299323 Is Organic or Hormone-Free Milk Okay for Milk Allergies or Intolerances? https://godairyfree.org/news/organic-milk-allergies-lactose-intolerance https://godairyfree.org/news/organic-milk-allergies-lactose-intolerance#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:32:27 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=297412 Before we dive in, it’s important to dispel a common myth. There is no such thing as hormone-free dairy milk. Just like human milk, cow milk and other mammal milks naturally contain small amounts of hormones. However, some farmers use synthetic hormones to help increase the milk output of dairy cows. These hormones are often [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/news/organic-milk-allergies-lactose-intolerance/feed 0 297412 Can Lactose Intolerant Children Consume Dairy? Understanding the Options … https://godairyfree.org/health-info/lactose-intolerant-children-dairy https://godairyfree.org/health-info/lactose-intolerant-children-dairy#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:22:23 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s1-news/c27-nutrition-headlines/lactose-intolerant-children-need-not-suffer/ When a child has a milk allergy, the solution is usually clear: a dairy-free diet. But what about children who are lactose intolerant? Can they consume any dairy? The answer is always up to the parents and their child’s pediatrician, but the following information can help promote an educated discussion. Can Lactose Intolerant Children Consume [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/lactose-intolerant-children-dairy/feed 0 161796 Can a Dairy-Free Diet Help You Lose Weight? https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-diet-weight-loss https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-diet-weight-loss#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2022 21:12:26 +0000 https://godairyfree.org/?p=287412 Yes, going dairy-free can lead to weight loss. Over the years, we’ve received hundreds of personal reports and comments from people who have promptly lost weight on a dairy-free diet. Even my husband dropped 15 pounds in just a couple dairy-free months, with no other changes to his lifestyle and diet. But why? And will [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-diet-weight-loss/feed 2 287412 How to Strengthen Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis on a Dairy-Free Diet https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-bone-health-osteoporosis https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-bone-health-osteoporosis#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:26:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s1-news/c27-nutrition-headlines/strong-bones-thinking-outside-of-the-carton/ When it comes to bone health, calcium is almost always at the center of discussions. We do need some calcium, which is why I’ve created an entire section on Dairy-Free Calcium. But it isn’t as simple as “eat calcium, deposit on bones.” In fact, calcium is pretty useless on its own. It requires other vitamins, [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-bone-health-osteoporosis/feed 17 163325 How to Get the Nutrients in Milk on a Dairy-Free Diet https://godairyfree.org/health-info/without-milk-nutrients-dairy-free https://godairyfree.org/health-info/without-milk-nutrients-dairy-free#respond Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:42:55 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s5-health-info/c19-all-about-milk/contents-of-milk/ As it comes from cows, milk has many nutrients. After all, its natural purpose is for the development of calves, just as breast milk is intended for the development of human babies. And in today’s society, dairy milk is often used as a nutritional shortcut for kids and adults. Some people have diets so reliant [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/health-info/without-milk-nutrients-dairy-free/feed 0 161236 Over 75 Dairy-Free Diabetes Friendly Recipes for Meals, Snacks & Treats https://godairyfree.org/news/dairy-free-diabetes-recipes https://godairyfree.org/news/dairy-free-diabetes-recipes#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:16:43 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s5-health-info/c23-other-medical-studies/diabetes-qthink-veganq/ Isn’t it ironic that Diabetes Awareness Month starts the day after Halloween? A holiday centered around sugar, followed promptly by a condition that necessitates a low sugar diet. It could be argued that sugar is squarely in our minds after we’ve just doled out fistfuls of candy. But what about dairy? General studies don’t show [...]

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]]> https://godairyfree.org/news/dairy-free-diabetes-recipes/feed 1 162777 How Much Calcium is in Your Plant Milk? How the Brands Measure Up https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-calcium-fortification-plant-milk https://godairyfree.org/health-info/dairy-free-calcium-fortification-plant-milk#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:12:00 +0000 http://gdftest.co.cc/s5-health-info/c128-calcium/are-you-calcium-fortified/ Last Update in July 2025! When we talk about dairy-free living, concerns of calcium frequently come up. But calcium is abundant in our food supply. It’s naturally found in many foods, and is also added via fortification. In fact, there was a time when doctors waived the red flag over calcium toxicity concerns. Convenience food [...]

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