Dairy-Free Recipes Archives (2024)

FAQs

Can I eat eggs on a dairy-free diet? ›

Did you know…? Eggs are still a part of a dairy-free diet. Even though they are found in the dairy section of the grocery store, eggs do not contain milk sugar and milk proteins. Eggs are safe to eat in a milk-free diet.

Summary. A dairy-free diet excludes animal milks and any products that contain them. Some people choose to go dairy-free because they have an allergy or intolerance, while others have a personal or ethical preference.

Some popular non-dairy milk options include almond, soy, coconut, and oat milk. For cheese alternatives, plant-based options like Violife and Daiya offer delicious options for everything from shredded cheese to cream cheese.

Mayonnaise doesn't have any milk products in it, so that means it doesn't have dairy. Eggs aren't considered a dairy product, even though they are an animal product. That means if you have a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance, it's safe to eat eggs, as well as mayonnaise, because they don't contain any lactose.

If you're lactose intolerant, you might wonder: Does Greek yogurt have dairy? Made from cow's milk, it does. However, Greek yogurt has less than 1 gram of lactose per ounce—less lactose than milk and about half the lactose of some other yogurts.

You may improve your overall gut health.

Those artificial ingredients can cause various sensitivities, as well as overgrowth of yeast and inflammation of the GI tract—which can lead to fatigue, an upset stomach, and nausea. But removing dairy can help to heal your gut and replenish its healthy bacteria over time.

Eliminating dairy may improve your skin health and reduce bloating. Dairy products have several essential nutrients that support your bone health. Try to incorporate foods rich in calcium, protein, and vitamin D if you avoid dairy foods.

Despite the name, peanut butter does not contain any dairy butter. Also, peanuts, being nondairy products, don't contain any lactose themselves. Most natural peanut butter is safe to eat if you're lactose-intolerant.

What butter is dairy-free? ›

Brands to look for are Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks and Melt Organic Vegan Butter Sticks, both plant-based and made to taste like butter. Blue Bonnet Lactose-Free sticks are made with vegetable oil and are dairy-free and gluten-free, and have the "same great taste as Blue Bonnet."

Most people find that their symptoms get better after cutting out lactose for 4 weeks. If you have secondary lactose intolerance, it can take longer. Once your symptoms get better, try to put some lactose back into your diet. Start with a very small amount and increase slowly.

It takes up to three weeks for dairy to fully leave your system after you stop eating it. You may see results in just a few days, or it may take the full three weeks until your system is clean.

Nutrients to Keep in Mind When Eating Dairy-Free

If you cut out dairy, you'll likely end up with a reduced intake of this vital mineral. Fortunately, you can still get calcium from other sources, including salmon and sardines with bones, tofu made with calcium sulfate and vegetables like kale and broccoli.

Eggs are classified as poultry products, not dairy products. Poultry products include chicken, duck, and turkey eggs, while dairy products are made from the milk of mammals. Eggs are considered to be a separate food group, distinct from dairy products.