Dairy contains crucial nutrients like calcium and vitamins that can be more difficult to obtain in other food groups and, without them, people run the risk of developing health problems in the long run, she said. Its important to make sure that you keep up a well-balanced diet that works for you to get all the nutrients your body needs.
Dynan continued: Its great to see that Australians have used the recent downtime to care for their personal health and wellbeing, but its always a good idea to get an opinion from a professional before making significant changes to a diet, as there are plenty of options that dont require the elimination of entire food groups that people may be unaware of.
The YouGov research also revealed that many people who identify as having a lactose intolerance are not aware of the options available to them, with more than a quarter (26 per cent) reporting not knowing that lactose-free cheese and yoghurt exist.
It saddens us to hear that so many miss out on dairy, simply because they are unaware of all the options they have, Davina Chan, senior brand manager for lactose free dairy brand Liddells said. Whether its to obtain the many nutrients found in dairy or to enjoy its great taste, people should have the choice to eat and drink dairy if they want to without the discomfort they may feel from regular dairy.
A food allergy is an immune system response to a food protein that the body believes is harmful. In Australia, food allergy is estimated to affect up to 2 per cent of adults and 6 per cent of children, according to Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia. An estimated 10 people die from anaphylactic reactions each year in Australia and some of these are triggered by food.
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFO This article is of a general nature and FYI only, because it doesnt take into account your personal health requirements or existing medical conditions. That means its not personalised health advice and shouldnt be relied upon as if it is. Before making a health-related decision, you should work out if the info is appropriate for your situation and get professional medical advice.
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