1. Not Milk?
Soy milk is lactose-free, so it's a perfect choice for anyone who's been diagnosed as lactose intolerant. Trade the dairy milk in your fridge for a soy-based product, such as Silk, instead. The taste is virtually identical so you're unlikely to notice the difference, whether you're drinking it by the glass or adding to your favorite breakfast cereal. Cut eggs out of your diet by opting for a product like Alleggra. It's a soy-based egg substitute that has less calories than a traditional egg, and almost no cholesterol. Alleggra tastes the same, and there's no risk that it carries salmonilla or the avian flu virus.
2. Baking With Soy
Most soy products can be used as a substitute for dairy products in your cooking and baking. If a recipe calls for milk, you can substitute an equal amount soy milk as an alternative. Soy-based eggs can also be used to bake cakes, brownies or quiches. Each egg company's substitution amounts vary slightly, but the ratios are listed on the package for quick reference. There are a variety of books and websites dedicated to soy-based recipes, making it even easier for you to live with lactose intolerance and still enjoy healthy, home-baked goods.
3. Soy Many Choices
Many foods contain lactose, and there are an equally wide array of soy-based alternatives. Replace mayonnaise with a soy-based product such as Nayonaise, made by the Vitasoy company. You can find soy-based coffee creamers, salad dressings, and even recipes to make soy butter if you'd rather not use margarine. You can also buy soy cheese in a variety of flavors, including mozzarella, pepper jack and swiss. Soy cheese has far fewer calories and almost as much protein as normal cheese, so it's an easy, healthy substitute on sandwiches and salads.
4. Enjoy Your Soy
There are a variety of desserts you can either make or purchase that use soy instead of dairy products. Turtle Mountain makes a full line of ice creams, ice cream sandwiches, fudge bars and other desserts that contain no dairy. Wholesoy offers a soy-based dessert in a variety of flavors; it's more like frozen yogurt than ice cream. Vermont Soy's website has a large soy recipe database you can peruse at no cost. Some of those recipes include desserts, beverages and appetizers.
