Raw Milk Sparked Comment and Controversy at Nov. 11 DATCP Board Meeting (7) Nov 22, 2009
Marlowe didn t hesitate to blame pasteurized milk leading to milk allergies and lactose intolerance and for playing a role in asthma, middle ear infections, autism, and attention deficit with hyperactivity. Brian Wickert, Viroqua, suggested working with people in food safety division to come up with a food safety protocol for using raw milk. (Agri-View, WI)
Pet myths give you paws (2) Nov 18, 2009
Many have a lactose intolerance that would cause them to have an upset stomach and loose stools. Can you give a pet people food. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Super-Healthy Eating, on a Shoestring Nov 15, 2009
GREEK YOGURT: Yogu 00004000 rt promotes intestinal and vaginal health, improves lactose intolerance, builds stronger bones, enhances immunity, lowers blood pressure, and may even have anticancer and weight-loss effects. In a recent study in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers found that obese adults who ate three servings of fat-free yogurt a day as part of a reduced-calorie diet lost 22% more weight and 61% more body fat than those who just cut calories. (CBS News)
Is it a food allergy or intolerance? Nov 9, 2009
People who can't tolerate foods lack some component in their digestive systems that's needed to digest the food; for instance, lactose intolerance occurs in people who lack the digestive enzyme lactate ... Common food intolerances: Celiac disease, a condition in which people can't digest foods containing wheat gluten, is one of the more common forms of food intolerance, and "most of the world's population actually has some degree of lactose intolerance," says Dr. Sicherer. (MSNBC -- Health)
Health Tip: Triggering Abdominal Bloating Nov 7, 2009
Having lactose intolerance or other food intolerance. Eating too much. (MEDLINEplus)
Lactose Intolerance Rates May Be Significantly Lower Than Previously Believed Nov 7, 2009
6, 2009) Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today. The study, which uses data from a national sample of three ethnic groups, reveals that the overall prevalence rate of self-reported lactose intolerance is 12 percent -- with 7 ... These new findings indicate that previous estimates of lactose intolerance incidence -- based on the incidence of lactose maldigestion -- may be overestimated by wide... (Science Daily)
Recipes for the Lactose-Intolerant Oct 28, 2009
Lactose intolerance is the inability or insufficient ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells lining the small intestine ... For the lactose intolerant, a big glass of milk can bring on the distressing symptoms of lactose intolerance. (CBS News)
Yuma Foodie utilizes once despised ingredient Oct 21, 2009
Buttermilk is acidic, slightly tart and sour in taste, low in fat, and can be tolerated by people with lactose intolerance since some of the lactose is fermented by bacteria. The history of buttermilk is that in homesteads, nothing went to waste and this included the liquid leftover from churning butter, hence the name of buttermilk. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
A family that takes its food allergies seriously Oct 21, 2009
The 16-year-old hopes that one day there will be a cure or a pill he can take before eating allergenic foods the same way there are pills for people with lactose intolerance. I would really like to eat a Reese s Peanut Butter Cup, says Spencer. (Boston Globe)
Samaya Jones: Breast cancer month a time to think diet Oct 17, 2009
For instance, cultures in parts of the world where cow s milk is not indigenous tend to have lactose intolerance, while those in places like Europe do not exhibit that weakness (lack of the enzyme lactase) as much. Finally, and sadly for wine fans like myself, consumption of alcohol increases risk significantly. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
National debate grows over raw milk Oct 16, 2009
Debate grows over raw milk - USATODAY.com. Debate grows over raw milk. (USA Today)
Blindsided by butter Oct 4, 2009
She said, I know you can take a pill for your lactose intolerance, and I assume you brought them with you. This was in fact the case, and the food was delicious, but I had lingering hurt feelings and some amount of digestive difficulty the next day. (Boston Globe)
Picky Eaters Oct 2, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- Pam Adams is the director of the so she sees first hand how de-stressing helps her clients Live Well. (W-USA News, DC)
Alice Richer: When foods are deadly Sep 16, 2009
Food hypersensitivities, such as lactose intolerance, or medical conditions, such as colitis, often mimic the symptoms of food allergies. "True" food allergies account for only 1 percent to 2 percent of adults and 5 percent to 7 percent of children who experience adverse food reactions in the United States. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Treasure-hunting in the city Sep 13, 2009
Those with lactose intolerance should avoid this place at all costs as its extensive array of desserts is all milk based. Only after we had tried the dishes did the owner of the shop hand us our next clue so we could move on. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
House effect: TV doc has real impact on care Sep 10, 2009
For 20 years, the 28-year-old has been battling an undiagnosed health issue that has caused symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, anemia, B12 deficiency and lactose intolerance. Shes seen doctors including an gastrointestinal specialist, obstetrician-gynecologist and a nephrologist whom she believes are focusing too much on their favorite organ system and not on her problems as a whole. (MSNBC -- Television)
Edible Mushroom FAQ Sep 9, 2009
It is similar to lactose intolerance but the body cannot digest trehalose, a sugar present in mushrooms. Different mushrooms contain different amounts of trehalose, so people with this condition may still be able to eat some mushrooms. (Suite101.com)
IBS Remedies Sep 3, 2009
Lactose intolerance is a common problem for people with IBS. One way around this is to drink small quantities of milk and to have it with food. In some cases, it may be necessary to eliminate milk from the diet altogether. (Suite101.com)
Sixty percent of adults can't drink milk Sep 2, 2009
Being able to digest milk is so strange that scientists say we shouldn't really call lactose intolerance a disease, because that presumes it's abnormal. Instead, they call it , indicating what's really weird is the ability to continue to drink milk. (USA Today -- Tech)
Did Lactose Tolerance First Evolve in the Central, Rather Than Northern Europe? Aug 29, 2009
"The only problem is you must be able to drink it." Those on the brink of starvation, he notes, would not have been able to survive the diarrhea that lactose intolerance brings. Of course, there are other (less probable) ideas still being milked: Thomas points out one example that tolerance evolved as "prestige" via "Neolithic drinking games": men battling it out to drink a quantity of milk without getting sick. (Scientific American)
Africa: HIV Laws Do More Harm Than Good Jul 31, 2009
"I only found out after my baby was three months old, after I went for a check-up as she was ill due to lactose intolerance. The nurse offered to test me for HIV - which was not a routine procedure back in the days. The results came back positive.". The next step was to test the baby. (allAfrica.com)
Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet Jul 11, 2009
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these milk products that may be easier to digest among people with lactose intolerance. Soy milk (soy formulas for young babies), assuming there are no allergies to soy. (MEDLINEplus)
What Is Celiac Disease? Jul 2, 2009
What Is Celiac Disease. What Is Celiac Disease. (Suite101.com)
Chemical In Blood May Explain Susceptibility To Bladder Pain Jun 27, 2009
It s like lactose intolerance you won t get that gene back, but you can learn to avoid milk, he said. So far, humans with the disorder have the option of bladder distention, dietary changes, exercise, oral drugs, electrical nerve stimulation or surgery. (Science Daily)
Teens, Young Adults Need More Calcium Jun 20, 2009
Excessive television watching and lactose intolerance were tied to lower calcium levels. SOURCE: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, news release, June 15, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Young Adults Not Drinking Enough Milk, Study Finds Jun 17, 2009
Time spent watching television and lactose intolerance during middle adolescence were associated with lower calcium intake in young adulthood. Writing in the article, Dr. Nicole I. Larson, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and colleagues state, "The findings of this study indicate that future interventions designed to promote improvements in calcium intake should encourage the families of adolescents to serve milk at... (Science Daily)
Opinion: Howard overwhelms, but Kobe orchestrates Jun 3, 2009
That excerpt leaves out Howard calling it a dream come true to tour the Warner Brothers studio the day before and how his lactose intolerance cleared out the limo on the ride back to the team hotel. Contrast all that youthful energy careening in all directions with Bryants all-revealing one-word reply to a question about whether winning this championship would mean more to him than his previous three NBA titles because he is the clear leader of this Lakers team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lack of vitamin D causes BV in women May 23, 2009
Milk is the most common source of vitamin D, but African-American women have a higher rate of lactose intolerance than Caucasians. "There are not very many foods high in vitamin D, and those that are are expensive, including fatty fish, which many people can't afford," Dr. Bodnar said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Life with celiac disease is great without the gluten (45) May 11, 2009
Vague symptoms include weight loss or weight gain, headache, depression, fatigue and stomach issues; the disease often gets mistaken for lactose intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome. Often it yields serious conditions like stomach cancer, osteoporosis, and lymphoma. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Mom without wheels May 5, 2009
I pause as I tell my younger daughter not to complain about her suspected lactose intolerance. I patiently explain this is just one more attribute that makes her unique. (Globe and Mail)
Vast language, gene study unveils our history May 1, 2009
Scott M. Williams of Vanderbilt University, who searched for disease-causing genes among the most remote African populations, said he found genetic evidence of ancient susceptibility to disorders as varied as hypertension, prostate cancer and the lactose intolerance that is common today both among African Americans and other American ethnic groups. The ancient migration patterns that the scientists followed indicated to them that the very first true humans must have emerged on the evolutionary... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Blogger dishes on vegan living Apr 14, 2009
By Sherry LucasSusan Voisin prepares a pan of quinoa with asparagus. Susan Voisin's Jackson dining room may now be her office, photography studio and in-house props storage facility, but the focus remains on food. (The Clarion-Ledger)
My son's struggle against deadly food... Apr 2, 2009
This is a lot different from "lactose intolerance," which some people confuse with a milk allergy. Lactose intolerance produces gastric distress for someone. (CNN -- Law)
Spit -- Crystal Ball to Your Future Offspring? Apr 1, 2009
For a $399 fee the company will map your and tell you if you're predisposed to as many as 90 different conditions, such as lupus or lactose intolerance. recently discovered after their own testing that Brin is predisposed to Parkinson's disease, which means it may become an issue for their newborn son as well. (ABC News)
How much vitamin D should someone over 55 take? Mar 21, 2009
Groups at risk of vitamin D deficiency include breastfed infants, adults age 50 and older, people with limited sun exposure, people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance, people with fat malabsorption, people with dark skin, and people who are obese. (Because it is fat soluble, larger pools of body fat may act as a reservoir for vitamin D.) If you are or feel that you may be deficient in vitamin D, look for foods or supplements containing the D3 form (cholecalciferol), which is significantly... (CNN -- Health)
A voice for Vegans Mar 18, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Jackson resident uses Web site, blog to share fat-free recipes. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Health Care in a Huff: Breath Tests for Diseases Mar 3, 2009
Physicians can diagnose lactose intolerance with a test that identifies abnormally high levels of hydrogen in the breath produced by gut that gobble lactose when the body fails to break down the milk sugar on its own. In addition, jaundice in babies can be confirmed with a test that scans the breath for high levels of carbon monoxide produced when the is not functioning properly, and there's a breath test that identifies the presence of the ulcer-promoting intestinal bacteria. (Scientific American)
Letters to the editor (Feb. 25) Feb 26, 2009
jdr wrote on Feb 25, 2009 3:05 PM:" You do know don't you Jules, that 1)diabetics are troubled by only a very small subset of carbohydrates 2)phenylalanine is a single protein out of millions in our foods, 3)lactose is mostly absent from cheeses, and 4) worldwide, lactose intolerance is the rule, not the exception? You're not one of those "twist an argument beyond recognition" people who think ridicule is some sort of counter argument, are you? ". Jules wrote on Feb 25, 2009 4:13 PM:" JDR, you... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sharing a passion for science: Local student returns to bring new DNA technology to Malden High Feb 20, 2009
These pieces, called genes, can indicate whether an individual will have blue eyes or brown eyes, will develop lactose intolerance in adulthood, or whether an individual is likely to develop Alzheimer s disease. Microarray technology has enabled scientists to analyze the information coded in DNA quickly. (Malden Observer, MA)
Arab-American women need supplement to boost dangerously low vitamin D levels Feb 16, 2009
Researchers theorize that Arab American women avoid milk because of reported higher incidence of lactose intolerance in their population. "Our goal is to help them understand that by taking these preventive measures now, they can avoid serious health problems in the future," Dr. Hobbs says. (EurekAlert!)
Disease Makes Some People Avoid Wheat Feb 13, 2009
Along the way, many are told they have irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, too much stress -- and some are told it is all in their heads. "The common denominator is frustration," said Dr. Alessio Fasano, director of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research. (KSBW 8, CA)
To 2/8: Glendale Chocolate Affaire Feb 8, 2009
"It's wonderful, and it's great for people with a little lactose intolerance, because it's much gentler.". Karen's Kreamery: This ice-cream store in Surprise serves lots of different flavors, but owner Karen Gagne says classic chocolate is still people's favorites. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
