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Inside this i ue:

• Exercising Outside Safely

• Cooking Without Eggs
• The Benefi ts of Spirulina
• Plum Salsa Two Ways
• And more!

Busting Myths:

YOU MUST AVOID ALL DAIRY IF YOU ARE LACTOSE INTOLERANT.
Lactose intolerance is not an allergy. An Thanks to modern technology and innovative available. You take them immediately before
intolerance does not involve the body’s processing techniques for various dairy consuming a lactose-heavy dish. As always,
immune system as an allergy does. Lactose products, there are several routes to navigate speak with your healthcare provider before
intolerance means the body cannot digest lactose intolerance. Hard cheeses, like cheddar adding any supplements to your diet.
lactose, a sugar in milk and other dairy and parmesan, are typically safer choices than You know what your body can and can’t
products. This is usually because the body soft ones, like mozzarella. Cottage cheese, handle, so you can decide whether to avoid
is missing lactase, the enzyme required to butter, yogurt, and sour cream are all low- lactose, add a supplement, or be more
break down this sugar. If you identify as lactose dairy foods that tend to be safe for mindful of your dairy intake. You can also
lactose intolerant, this doesn’t mean you can lactose-intolerant people. work with a registered dietitian-nutritionist
never have dairy! Sometimes, only specifi c Store shelves are populated with lactose-free to help navigate a lactose-free diet.
dairy products cause gastrointestinal (GI) dairy products and the options continue to
problems. Other times, the amount of dairy grow. In addition to lactose-free foods, over- Source:
eaten over time upsets your GI system. https://www.verywellhealth.com/9-low-lactose-
the-counter lactase supplements are readily
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All of us at Brock & Company, Inc. are dedicated to providing a healthy and enjoyable dining
experience. We’re here to answer questions and receive your comments or suggestions.
Email Us: eathealthy@brockco.com @BrockEatHealthy @BrockEatHealthy

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