Lactose intolerance is a essentially a deficiency of lactase, an intestinal enzyme that breaks down lactose into sugar and glucose which makes it easier for the body to absorb the enzyme further into intestines. Although genetically determined, lactose intolerance generally occurs between the ages 5 to 21. Simply put, a person who is lactose intolerant cannot process dairy products at all. Milk being the source of dairy products has lactose in abundance.
A person consuming foods that are basically made of dairy products (milk, buttermilk, butter, cream, cheese etc.) may experience abdominal pains, nausea, flatulence and diarrhea due to indigestion of lactose. Lactose intolerant people are suggested to avoid food products such as breads, baked goods, margarine, salad dressings and lunch meats. Lactose intolerance can be an upsetting event if it occurs after you have learned to relish the recipes that are made out of these above-mentioned food products.
People that are lactose intolerant can still enjoy other food products which are a perfect substitute in taste for dairy products. For starters, you may take up food with ingredients that are rich in; Lactase, Lactalbumin, Lactylate, and Calcium compounds. You can indulge in your cravings of having a pizza which is made out of ingredients that are lactose-free. Use a rye bread or an Italian bread as the pizza base and have the choice of your fresh vegetable toppings (see to it that they are not creamed or added with margarine). Add plain or kosher prepared meat. The most important topping that makes pizza the awesome delicacy it is, cheese. You can have cheese that is aged, as aged cheese has less amount of lactose. Also, cheese made out of whey has less lactose as compared to its counterparts. Remember, even though these methods may claim to minimal or no lactose, it is advisable that you have it in very small quantities. Quantities that does not hamper your digestion.
Fancy a cheesecake but cannot eat it because you are lactose intolerant? Well, you get cheesecakes specially made for the lactose intolerant. The lactose-free ingredients that can be used to make the filling of the cheesecake may include, soy cream cheese, non-dairy sour cream. The crust can be made of gram cracker crumbs and margarine (with granulated sugar) which can act as good replacement of your regular butter and bread crumbs.
There are many websites online that can help you find many lactose free recipes and also suggest replaceable ingredients which can be used to make a lactose free versions of those delicacies.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.