Why are Dairy Products so Important?

Dairy products are excellent sources of calcium, protein, vitamin D and phosphorus. These nutrients are vital for the baby’s development. They are required for the proper growth of the baby’s teeth, bone, brain, muscles, heart and nerves and for blood clotting abilities.

You should go for low-fat or no-fat-at-all dairy products because they provide the proper amount of nutrients minus the added fat. So if you are calorie-conscious and want to minimize the fat-content you take in, this is the way to go

I’m lactose intolerant. What should I do?

You need not worry if you are a lactose-intolerant. Research shows that women who have trouble digesting lactose (the sugar present in milk) can consume at least a cup of milk at mealtimes without affecting their stomach. Here is some advice for you:

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  Eat yoghurt. It is great alternative to milk. It contains a bacterium that helps in digesting lactose.

• Drink milk with food. It becomes easier to digest it when it is mixed with food.
• Consume smaller quantities. Go for lactose – reduced products.
• You can try using enzymes drops with your milk. It helps in breaking down the lactose present in it.
• Enzyme supplements (lactase) helps in digesting lactose better. Consult your doctor if you are thinking about this alternative.
• Choose low-fat, hard, aged cheese. They have the lowest possible lactose content.

These are some ways that can help you eat dairy products. And if you are one of those who don’t like milk, time has come to give the fluid another chance. It is a complete food after all. It’ll benefit both you and the baby.

Recommendations of dairy products in a healthy diet

Following is a recommendation of the servings of some of the dairy products that you can include in your meal:

Skim milk – 1 cup

½ % milk – 1 cup

1% milk – 1 cup

2% milk – 1 cup

Nonfat buttermilk – 1 cup

Low – fat chocolate milk – 1 cup

Plain nonfat/ low-fat/ low-fat fruit flavored yoghurt – 1 cup

Ice-cream – 1 cup

Frozen yoghurt – 1 cup

Sherbet – 1 cup

Nonfat/ low-fat cottage cheese – 1 cup

Natural low-fat cheeses (cheddar, mozzarella) – 1 oz.

Try to include as much of them as you can, taking more than the required amount will not harm you.

If you still don’t consume enough of the dairy products, just think about the number of supplements you will have to take as a substitute. Plus, remembering which to take when will further boost your headache. So you decide. Isn’t taking them better?

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