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More than sixty million North Americans are lactose intolerant, that is, they are not able to digest milk sugar.It is the most common cause of gas, bloating, abdominal cramping and diarrhea in humans.Although it is simple to diagnose, it may be overlooked by some physicians who may attribute the symptoms to irritable gut, stress, allergies, or even mental disorders.Once diagnosed and treated by diet, the symptoms are relieved and life returns to normal. The Milk Sugar Dilemma presents a readable guide to living with lactose intolerance, including nutritional guidelines, a lactose-restricted diet, setting your own lactose level, grocery shopping, dining away from home, lactose-free food products, and recipes.A must for patients, as well as dietitians and physicians who treat lactose intolerance. ... Read more

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Vast amount of info. of how to cope w/lactose intolerance
The Milk Sugar Dilemma was recommended to me by a GI doctor who diagnosed me with lactose intolerance in 1991. This book enabled me to adjust my diet to meet my lactose intolerance needs before Lactaid created their new lineof products. This book is relevant for those that have been diagnosed withlactose intolerance or are debating whether they are lactose intolerant. The book contains a detailed explanation about what lactose intolerancemeans, how to test what your dairy tolerance and ways to live with lactoseintolerance including useful recipes. ... Read more

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None better
This is the best book on lactose intolerance -- what it is, how and why it exists, how to live with it -- available. Complete and detailed, yet utterly reader-friendly even for non-scientists. I learned more useful information from this book than from months of visits with doctors after I learned I had this condition. Very highly recommended to LI sufferers and those who live with them.

Great book
I am doing a science Fair project on LI and this book had everthing I needed

By Far the Most Complete Book on the Subject
This book explores how lactose can upset the digestive tract and identifies which dairy products that are "safe" to eat. Theauthor identifies brand names of lactose reduced milks and who can drinkthem, warns of lactose containing non-dairy foods andprescription drugsto avoid, provides suggestions for substitute foods and lactase pills,reviews lactose intolerance in infants andchildren, and explores howlactose intolerance is diagnosed and how to avoid triggering a reaction. Byfar, the most complete booksavailable on the subject.

Guide to Milk and Digestion
One of the most complete books available on the subject--a must-have reference for those who suffer from lactose intolerance. The text explores how to determine how much lactose can be tolerated, what to eat to stave off symptoms, and how to eat out safel ... Read more

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You Don't Have To Live With It!An estimated 50 to 60 million Americans suffer to some degree from lactose intolerance -- often undiagnosed.Many people are burdened by the painful, frustrating symptoms of a condition that can easily be brought under control when identified.This comprehensive, easy-to-understand Q & A guide will help you understand lactose intolerance and determine if you or a member of your family is suffering from this problem:

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Useful and user-friendly
Useful information about the condition and how to cope with it presented in a highly readable/understandable Q&A format. This is a perfectly serviceable book if you only want one, although "Milk Is Not For Everybody", a more comprehensive but more expensive book, earns a higher recommendation. ... Read more

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If you're looking for a cookbook in which the recipes are completely free of dairy, egg and nut ingredients, easy to make, delicious, made using commonly available ingredients, written with the inexperienced cook in mind, and so good that you can serve them to the entire family and to company, then "What's to Eat?The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook" is for you!

"What's to Eat?The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook" is packed with over 145 original kitchen-tested recipes for everything from a wide range of baked goods to soups and salads, main courses, side dishes and breakfast foods.You'll also find complete menus and a guide to help you determine if an ingredient is "safe" to use.As an added bonus, all 45 of the baked goods recipes in this book are also completely cholesterol-free and Kosher Pareve. ... Read more

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This book is awsome!!!!
I highly recommend this book to anyone that has to cook for a loved one with dairy, egg, and nut allergies. You really take for granted the foods you eat every day untill they become unsafe for a familiy member. I was thrilled to be able to make pancakes, cookies, and cake for my daughter with these allergies. She is my youngest of three- so we all eat foods prepared with recipes from this book- and they are good. The recipes are easy to follow and use common ingredience. It has been really difficult to find resources for these specific food allergies. This book is great!!!

Not enough for trouble spots
The author warns this book is not a place to find "replacement" foods, but rather a book of recipes that "just happen to be" allergen-free. Her chapters include:
-Soups & Salads
-Beef
-Poultry
-Fish
-Pasta
-Potatoes
-Rice
-Vegetables
-Miscellaneous
-Quick Breads & Breakfast Foods
-Cakes
-Cookies
-Other Desserts

While I assert that we sometimes WANT replacement foods, my biggest complaint is that it doesn't have enough where these allergies cause trouble. Egg, nut and dairy allergies cause difficulties with breakfast, dessert and baked foods. Those are the areas where this cookbook treads lightly. It offers some wonderful cookie recipes! The cake recipes, however, taste too "healthy" for my family. :) Other than that, we've not tried anything because we haven't needed to. I know how to cook vegetables and main dishes without dairy, eggs or nuts. I don't need a special cookbook for those.

Also, the recipes don't allow for "growing out" of allergies. We've just discovered that my son, while he still has his dairy allergy, may no longer be allergic to eggs. It's much easier to just pop in some eggs than to make the oil/water/baking soda mixture necessary to use these recipes. It would be nice if the author allowed for substitutions if not all the allergies exist.

Overall, I'd say it's a good book, but I prefer The Egg, Dairy and Nut Free Cookbook.

EXCELLENT - A MUST HAVE - Allergies or Not!!!
I purchased this book based on the title and the previous reviews but was still hesitant about what the outcome would be. My 10 month old daughter is allergic to dairy, eggs and nuts (and my husband is allergic to ALL nut products) and this book has been a lifesaver! EVERY recipe I have made has been a HUGE hit with the ENTIRE family. I have even made the cinnamon applesauce cake for the extended family and they all asked for the recipe! We love these recipes and I plan to make them part of our regular weeknight meals regardless if my baby outgrows any of her allergies. I would recommend this cookbook even if you do not have any allergies in your family. They are easy to follow recipes with amazing outcomes!What's to Eat?The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook

A very helpful resource
I bought this book when my son was first diagnosed with multiple food allergies, and I have used it many times in the last three years. The recipes, overall, are good and simple to follow. It is a particularly good resource for baking. This Christmas, I tried several of the cookie recipes, and all turned out delicious. (My family all especially enjoy the Chocolate Sophisticates!) We have also used the book for birthday cakes and cupcakes. People are always surprised to find that they were made without mik and eggs!

We really haven't used many of the meal recipes, except for the New Potato Salad (which is great), because not many would appeal to my very picky son. The baked goods, however are very good, and the recipes are a good place to start for people learning to bake without milk and eggs. I get many good reviews of the recipes from family and friends, and have not been disappointed so far.

If you are dealing with food allergies, and need a good starting point, this is a great book to try.

pretty good
at least this one has some main meal recipes in it.
many of the allergy books seem to focus on baked goods.

this has some baked goods, but also a few appetizers and some main meals.
not a bad book - but i think that some more main meal recipes would make it better. ... Read more

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Disappointed
I was quite disappointed in this spiral bound book.The only recipes were for soups, desserts and only 18 pages of entrees - 8 of them are fish dishes.Most recipes were not kid friendly - carrot soup, avocodo soup, carrot casserole.I guess I was expecting too much.

I had trouble enjoying food before...not anymore!
This is a great guide for anyone who enjoys life less because they can't eat dairy.Now I can serve and eat meals that appeal to everyone.

"Can't drink Milk??No problem!
Great book for people who cannot eat or drink dairy products ... Read more

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Informative,thoroughly researched recipies
Excellent recipies with ingredients that are widely available forconsumers that live near a organic-based supermarket.The tofu cheesecakeand veggie burgers are amazing!The medical information at the beginning ofthe book was very helpful.I look forward to the next addition with morerecipies/and more photographs of the finished products instead of thewhimsical illustrations.

Not for the Milk Allergic
There are many (and more every year) cookbooks intendedspecifically for the milk-allergic or lactose-intolerant.Burlant's addition to the scene includes extensivenutritional information and diabetic exchanges.It assumesa fair amount of knowledge of cooking, and is intendedmore as a supplement to other cookbooks than as a completework in itself ... Read more

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A NEW APPROACH TO THE LACTOSE-FREE DIET -- DELICIOUS FOOD WITHOUT WORRY

Millions who cannot tolerate lactose in their diet no longer have to make do with cookbooks that provide safe but unappealing recipes. With more than 100 contemporary recipes that will delight the palate, please the eye, and satisfy family and guests -- whether they are lactose-intolerant or not -- Lactose-Free provides a welcome alternative, offering:

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Filled with 200 easy-to-make, lactose-free recipes, this invaluable cookbook also advises on what ingredients to look for and avoid when shopping, and what restaurants can do to ensure a lactose-free meal. Includes a Quick Fixin section of 30-minute-or-less dinners and desserts, a safe brand-name food list, and a nutritional analysis of each recipe. ... Read more

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A "must-buy" if you have a lactose restricted diet!
This recipe book provides a great deal of helpful information on alternative lactose free products and what to look for on the label to find lactose, as it may be hidden in some other ingredients.The recipes are delicious and simple.There is a wide variety of unique recipes to try.My husband and I are having the best time with the wonderful ice cream recipes!This recipe book is a must if you are lactose intollerant or have a lactose restricted diet. The book is well worth the low cost!

idiot's guide to living with lactose intolerance
This is the silliest cookbook I have EVER read.Sheri Updike doesn't offer interesting new takes on the foods we all love; she substitutes lactose-free milk and margarine for regular milk and butter and claims to have created new recipes.She offers a "recipe" for Jiffy cornbread mix, using lactose-free milk and margarine!I could have done that when I was in middle school, but I was too busy baking dairy-free cornbread from scratch!(Which is not difficult at all--see my review for _The New Farm Vegetarian Cookbook_.)And did I mention the Updike's writing is awful?For example, "According to personal taste, as the eggs cook the whites will become opaque and the yolks will harden."Actually, I'm pretty certain that regardless of my "personal taste," the eggs will cook as above--that's basic science--which, like basic writing, Updike apparently missed.Avoid this book!

Helpful information, but . . .
I found the off-the-shelf safe list helpful, but almost all the recipes require dairy substitutes, many of which are difficult to find in my small rural community and most of which are soy-based. My husband is lactose intolerant. I am not, but I cannot eat soy. I was hoping for recipes that would help me get along without dairy products, not simply use soy-based substitutes. I don't want to fix two meals every night, one lactose-free for my husband and one soy-free for myself.

Easy lactose-free living
I checked this book out of the library to see whether it was worth buying, and just 15 minutes into reading it, I went online and ordered it. This book contains a wonderful, well-researched collection of recipes, but what I liked best about it was the commentary at the beginning that discussed substitutions and products you can buy off-the-shelf that are already lactose-free. The author wisely points out something that so many "dairy-free" or "milk-free" information sources omit: Just because a product's ingredient listing doesn't contain the word "milk" does not necessarily mean the product has no lactose. She provides a helpful list of other ingredients besides milk and butter that actually contain lactose in amounts that may affect those who cannot tolerate it. I myself developed lactose intolerance in just the past few months, after 20-some years of tolerating dairy products with no problems. This book has been a godsend -- I've gone from panicky and nearly devastated (thinking that I could never have chocolate again!!!) to optimistic and relieved, after learning that lactose intolerance does NOT have to mean I'm doomed to eat only granola and rice for the rest of my life.

Wonderful cookbook if you can find the ingredients
Now that I've finally found a local store that sells the Tofutti brand products used in a lot of the dessert recipes, I'm thrilled.The Hydrox cookie cheesecake turned out superb - no soy aftertaste.

The non-recipecommentary is enjoyable.The recipes are easy to follow, although some arequite involved.Unlike some of the other cookbooks, this one has more"real" recipes - actual foods that normally contain lactose.

This book is definitely worth adding to your collection if you'relactose intolerant.Be prepared to hunt a little for some of theingredients though. ... Read more

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This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to lactose intolerance, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on lactose intolerance. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Lactose Intolerance: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 3. Studies on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 4. Patents on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 5. Books on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; LACTOSE INTOLERANCE GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Alactasia, Dairy product intolerance, Disaccharidase deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption, Hypolactasia, Lactase deficiency, Lactase Isolated Intolerance, Milk intolerance.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to lactose intolerance, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on lactose intolerance. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Lactose Intolerance: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 3. Studies on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 4. Patents on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 5. Books on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Lactose Intolerance; Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; LACTOSE INTOLERANCE GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Alactasia, Dairy product intolerance, Disaccharidase deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption, Hypolactasia, Lactase deficiency, Lactase Isolated Intolerance, Milk intolerance. ... Read more

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Tasty, healthy food those who suffer from lactose-intolerance.

For the lactose-intolerant, it can be a rare event to enjoy a delicious meal without the telltale symptoms of gastrointestinal upset soon following. Sufferers quickly learn to avoid many foods and give up their favorite dishes.

200 Best Lactose-Free Recipes is a collection of tasty recipes for alternatives to dishes that usually contain substantial amounts of milk, butter, and cheese. Just as tasty and delicious as the originals, all the dishes use substitutions that eliminate or substantially reduce lactose levels while also providing additional health benefits.

The recipes include "cream" soups, salmon "mousse," "cheesecake" and even "ice cream," to name just a few of the delights waiting to be rediscovered and enjoyed again. The book features tempting dishes such as:

Customer Reviews (2)

Good milk-free recipes
In general, the recipes in this book have been fantastic. I've had particularly good luck with the breads/muffins and main dish recipes, and when I'm looking for a good recipe I find myself often looking here first. The author has used various calcium-rich foods including sesame seeds, green vegetables and calcium-enriched orange juice to offset the lack of dairy. A few recipes include lactose-free sour cream or aged cheese, but they are generally marked 'if tolerated' and 'optional'.

I bought this book when I was breastfeeding my son who had a milk protein allergy and it was a sanity saver - real (quick) recipes for real families.

Rotten Book
The title of this book is entirely misleading.There are only a few recipes which have been adapted for people who are completely lactose intolerant like myself.Many contain cheese, with the excuse that it raises the calcium level of the food!That's hardly helpful.And there are a number of recipes for foods which never did contain lactose, such as broth.That recipe is in any cookbook you care to name and shouldn't be given space here. Such weaseling does bring her count to 200 recipes but if she were diligent she would have searched out or created recipes to substitute for ordinary foods containing lactose, such as fake cottage cheese.(That would be wonderful - it's an item I miss!)It's what an honest author would have done.But there is nothing diligent or creative about this book - it's a mishmash thrown together to make a quick and lazy buck.Only a few recipes are helpful to someone who knows how to cook, and beginners will find that too many of Main's recipes are going to give them symptoms, which will be frustrating.There's just too much trickery here - it's a complete waste of money.I have used the slightly older lactose-free cookbooks by Zukin and by Kidder and while I have minor quibbles with them, I still learned a lot about lactose intolerane and gained many recipes which continue to be useful.Don't be fooled by this newcomer - buy Zukin or Kidder! ... Read more

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This book offers parents of milk-allergic or lactose intolerant children the most up-to-date medical and nutritional information.It contains 125 dairy-free recipes, and answers questions sent in from parents across the country. ... Read more

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to lactose intolerance. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to lactose intolerance.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to lactose intolerance. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to lactose intolerance. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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A cookbook for the 50 million Americans who suffer from lactose intolerance. And what a collection of recipes -- 150 great-tasting alternatives to dishes that usually contain substantial amounts of milk, butter and cheese.

With The Lactose-Free Family Cookbook, you'll be able to prepare meals you thought you'd never be able to enjoy again. Imagine the taste sensations that await you with recipes like Cream of Butternut Squash Soup, Caesar Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing, Scalloped Potatoes, Florentine Lasagna, Creamy Leek and Tomato Pasta, Salmon Mousse, Lemon Cheesecake -- even Vanilla Ice Cream!

Sound unbelievable? Believe it! With the innovative use of substitute ingredients such as purées, fruit juices and tofu, author Jan Main has created dishes so appetizing, you'll forget they're dairy-free. And without the milk and butter content, you get the added bonus of lower fat and cholesterol while still providing the essential calcium that can be lost without the dairy products.

The Lactose-Free Family Cookbook features:

• 150 popular recipes -- reinvented without milk
• Nutritional analysis for each recipe
• Tips on non-dairy sources of calcium to maintain dietary balance
• Most recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less

Customer Reviews (3)

A decent introduction to lactose-free cooking.
Recently, I checked out Jan Main's The Lactose-Free Family Cookbook from the library, curious to see if it had any good recipes. Turns out, there were about 30 recipes I was interested in.

There are pluses and minuses to this book. What's good is the amount of space devoted to talking about alternative ways to up your calcium intake, and what foods provide the greatest source. Some of the information defining lactose intolerance will be old news to someone who has been dealing with it for quite some time, but to a person just encountering an angry stomach, it will probably be helpful. Also, just because I only found 30 recipes I was interested in does not mean you won't find more. Most of the recipes are easy to handle for someone who is an okay cook -- there are a lot of recipes that are basically chopped vegetables and pasta in a certain sort of sauce, as well as some salads.

However, there were enough drawbacks to the book where I think it's best left as a library check-out than an actual purchase.

#1. As the book was written several years ago, the availability of lactose-free products has increased since its publication. Main relies quite often on tofu in her recipes, which is fine for some of them, but in other recipes it would have been just as easy to substitute lactose-free products.

#2. Some of the recipes use yogurt or hard cheeses, and while there are lactose-free versions of these (soy yogurt, Kraft brand cheese-- check the label, it's true!), I just have a pet peeve about the assumption that there are a lot of people out there who can tolerate these dairy products when someone with more serious lactose intolerance (like myself) can't. However, that's just a personal criticism for the book.

#3. When I tried to make the recipe for Spanokopita, the directions were not written very well. Now, I could understand what I was meant to do since I'm a fairly experienced cook, but a more beginner-level cook might have some trouble. I haven't taken a closer look at some of the recipes I have, but a better copy editing job should have been done on this book.

My recommendation is to check this one out at the library first before deciding if it's a book that would be worth it for you to purchase. I haven't done a lot of research into what other lactose-free cookbooks are out there, but I doubt this one is the best.

Lactose-Free Family Cookbook
I thought this was a great cookbook:not only did it go into what lactose intolerance is, but it also offered multiple suggestions about how to meet adequate calcium requirements (as well as other nutritional requirements)when one is lactose intolerant.I tried out quite a few of the receipesand found them to be wonderful; even my friends who are not lactoseintolerant loved them.

Wacky but useful
I categorize certain cookbooks as "wacky".The presenceof recipes with names like "pear ginger cake" or "roastedratatouille pizza", for example, will put a cookbook in the wacky category.This should not be confused with bad.Main does use yogurt and aged cheese in many of the recipes, so this is far from the best cookbook for those with true milk allergies.But both the allergic and the lactose intolerant will find the introductory material enjoyable and enlightening; Brenda Davis' explanation of calcium absorption is one of the most up-to-date I've seen in a cookbook.Nutritional information for each recipe is supplied.The presentation is attractive, and while this isn't exactly a complete basic cookbook, the directions are fairly detailed and do not assume much expertise.The layout of the recipes, notes and directions is exceptionally attractive ... Read more

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Disappointing
Nothing new here, a homeopath might as well use their regular homeopathic repertory and materia medica. No contemporarycase studies by the author. The book seems to mostly address babies and children, however so many adults have lactose intolerance, and the remedies I've seen work best for them after a lot of trial and errorwould not be found or selected by the standard information in this book. It's hard to tell who the targetaudience is for this book: desperate parents who should probably not be trying homeopathy at home unsupervised on their baby, beginning homeopathy students, or ??The best use of this book might be to suggest to parents of colicky babies and children that they should consider professional homeopathy as a treatment option for permanent resolution, and perhaps cite an acute remedy or two for painful colic that could be given just until the family could get to the homeopath for consultation. I would hate to see homeopaths working to find the right permanent remedy for the baby, child, or adult patient with colic or lactose intolerance, by restricting themselves to the information given in this book, thinking it's an adequate specialized survey of the subject.Nat Mur for example is extremely underrated in this area, which we would find upon exploring actual clinical cases, Nat Mur's emotional patterns and default methods for handling sress (which is often to quietly repress or "stuff" it, i.e. somaticize the stress). ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Medical Update, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on July 1, 1990. The length of the article is 767 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Milk - not always "the perfect food." (lactose intolerance)
Publication: Medical Update (Newsletter)
Date: July 1, 1990
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v14Issue: n1Page: p3(2)

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Delicious Milk-Free Recipes and Practical Information at Your Fingertips!
"What can you eat if you are extremely sensitive to lactose and live in a society where milk is everywhere and in everything? Read Jane Zukin's book!"
— From the foreword by Joel V. Weinstock, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine Director, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa
Are you one of the millions of people who cannot drink milk or eat dairy products without pain and discomfort? If so, you are not alone. There are millions of people just like you. The problem is either milk intolerance or milk allergy. Either way, you and milk are not friends.
What to do? To your rescue comes Jane Zukin, called by the Wall Street Journal "the country's best-known expert on lactose intolerance." Here, Jane shows you how you can eat to your stomach's content, offering 250 delicious dishes the whole family will love. She also explains all you need to understand about milk intolerance and milk allergies. In addition, she explains how to deal with child-related issues and how to recognize the "hidden" milk products and by-products that lurk inside so many prepared foods.
But make no mistake. At its heart, this is a cookbook, and what a cookbook!
Inside you will learn how to prepare wonderful dairy-free versions of:
·Flaming Crepes with Fresh Fruit Filling
·Spinach Lasagne
·Tangy Watermelon Cooler
·Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bars
·And many more! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Working hard, or hardly working?
I, too own the Betty Crocker Cookbook, and I, too, am capable of a simple search & replace string for phrases. It seems to me that the author simply took recipies from established cookbooks, and replaced every instance of the word "butter" with "milk-free margerine", the word "milk" with "milk-free milk substitute", and "cream" with the words "non-dairy richwhip".With a remarkable lack of knowledge about the difference between lactose intolerance and actual non-dairy living, she approaches the reader with what were probably good intentions, but merely comes off as misinformed. This book is fine if you are lactose intolerant. However, if you are truly trying to live diary-free, give it a miss. Also, if you're frugal, just take a pencil to your battered copy of Betty Crocker, and sub out the ingredients yourself. Maybe a publisher will buy your work, too.

Too much margarine!!

If you are looking for a dairy-free cookbook that does not rely on the use of margarine, this is NOT the one you should buy!

I was very disappointed to find that a huge number of recipes in this book require the use of margarine. Margarine contains unhealthy hydrogenated trans-fats, and it is extremely bad for you. It is not something I want to be putting into my body, and I am a bit surprised that Ms. Zukin would choose this as a butter substitute.

There are other substitutes (such as unrefined coconut fat) that are much healthier. Unfortunately, I do not have the time or patience to experiment with replacing margarine with coconut fat in so many of her recipes.

I have yet to find a dairy-free cookbook that provides a healthy butter substitute.

great if you love milk, but someone you love can't have it
my boyfriend of 2 years is lactose intolerant, and I love milk, cheese, creamy soups, butter, basically everything he CAN'T eat.as we've become more health/money concious, and I've been cooking at home almost every night, this became a dilema.

enter Jane Zukin's book.it's a lactose - intolerance reference guide and a bunch of great recipes in one.the section on hidden sources of lactose and careful label reading was particularly enlightning (who would have thought plain pre-processed bread crumbs had lactose ingredients?), as was the section on fast foods. now I'll be a lot more comfortable eating at Burger King with him. the substitution suggestions are also helpful, and conveniently located in an easy to use table.

but the main thing I love about this book are the recipes!so far they have all been clearly explained, easy to make, and delicious.I love the fact that nutritional information is included with each one (be aware that her portion sizes were a lot smaller then mine, but I DO cook for 3 college boys on a regular basis).

as an example - her vegetable linguine.my boyfriend begs me to add meat when I tell him I'm making it for dinner, so I give in and add shrimp to it.when we sit down to dinner, after all 8 servings are devoured, he says, that was great, and it really didn't need meat at all.first time he's EVER indicated a recipe would be better WITHOUT meat!that alone would put it on my list of things to serve often, even it weren't one of the most fabulous tasting recipes I've ever found.

the only criticism I have is that so many of the recipes rely on "milk - substitute", "soy-cheese-substitute" or "milk-free-margerine".but it does keep me thinking about it as I prepare a complete meal.

definately buy this if you or someone you love is lactose intolerant.it will become one of your most frequently used resources and recipe books.

Not for those with Milk Allergy
Ms. Zukin's book is probably an invaluable resource for those who cannot tolerate lactose, but those of us who are allergic to milk protein will find dangerous information in this book.

She lists as "dairy-free" products which clearly contain milk (Wendy's bread sticks contail "skim milk"; their hamburger buns contain "sodium caseinate"). These are not items that have changed over the years; my dairy-allergic son has never been able to eat Wendy's buns,and he's nearly 13 years old.

The recipes are fairly good, though I get irked by reading "milk substitute" in them - I'd rather see the brand name of the product she used (soy milk tastes very different from rice milk, for instance).

With this book, as with every packaged food product, you must read carefully and be certain the food she mentions is safe.You can't take her word for it.The title, therefore, is quite misleading.

I won't buy another book written by this author.

A very thorough book about all aspects of living dairy free
As the mother of a three year old daughter with both milk and egg allergies, I found this book was extremely helpful with all aspects of living milk free. It includes sections on infants and children, shoppingand eating out as well as supplying addresses for some of the better knownfast food chains who will send you updated information on which of theirproducts are dairy free. The recipes are great and even include some thatare egg free. I personally used egg replacer(found in health food stores)and a teaspoon of arrowroot(for firmness) in some of her baking recipes andmost came out very good. The only problem with including products that aredairy free is that manufactures frequently change recipes and I would notwant anyone to buy somethi ng from these lists thinking they are dairy freewhen they may not still be. ... Read more

Book Description
50,000,000 Americans suffer from lactose intolerance (the inability to digest milk sugar). Millions more suffer from an allergy to dairy products. And many more are deciding to reduce or eliminate dairy products from their diet. For all such people, there has been no way to enjoy desserts that normally call for milk or butter - until now! These recipes, using only naturally low saturated-fat, zero-cholesterolvegetable oils retain the richness and flavor of the most delicious desserts. The book is designed for anyone who wishes to make their ownfabulous dairy free desserts. It features "lay-flat binding" for your convenience. The directions & ingredients are printed on facing pages so you will not have to turn pages while you prepare a recipe. Each recipe intentionally usescommon ingredients and ordinary equipment to ensure that all these desserts are easy for everyone to prepare.

Brownies & Squares - Cakes & Tortes - Cookies & Candies - Muffins & Breads - Pies & Tarts & Cobblers - Puddings & Mousse - Frostings & Toppings & Fillings

Easy to prepare recipes using common ingredients and basic equipment. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

A few small problems but still a good book
I was very excited to find this book.I love to bake and all of the cookbooks I had have mostly lunch/dinner recipes.This book calls for lots of chocolate and the author tells you to find a dairy-free subsitutes.We all can do that and most of us haven't written a cookbook.Another problem is that a lot of oil is used in this book.Way to much.I made some chocolate chip cookies and COULD NOT even eat any of them because it tasted like oil. (What a waste and very gross.)The last problem is that there is no nutrional values given.However, I still use this book.I just use less oil and only egg whites to cut down on fat.A lot of the muffin recipes are very good.

great cookbook for people with milk allergy
To those who gave it a low rating because they wasted their money on a cookbook that's not vegan... um, where does it say it's vegan?It says right in the title "For the Lactose Intolerant, the Dairy-Allergic, and Their Friends and Families."

I love this book!
This book has brought Joy back in to my life. I can have most of the things I had to give up as long im willing to make them myself.

Too much chocolate!
This is not a great book for anyone with a serious milk allergy, as many of the recipes call for chocolate, either in chocolate chip or baking chocolate form.I've had a really hard time finding any completely dairy free chocolate to use in baking so many of these recipes were off limits for my milk-allergic child.The book does have a nice selection of "non chocolate" recipes, but overall I found it disappointing.

Not missing out on Dessert
The desserts in this book are sinfully decadent.My only concern is that a lot of sugar and oil are used in many of the recipes and therefore they are not low in fat (and are high in calories).

BUT desserts aren't supposed to be low fat etc. so go ahead, if you are missing having GREAT desserts due to a milk allergy, then this is the book for you!

Be sure to try the carrot cake, it is the best I've EVER HAD! ... Read more

Book Description
This digital document is an article from Pediatric Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on September 1, 2000. The length of the article is 4519 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Assisting Families in Making Appropriate Feeding Choices: Cow's Milk Protein Allergy versus Lactose Intolerance.
Author: Michelle L. Baron
Publication: Pediatric Nursing (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2000
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 26Issue: 5Page: 516

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