Whether you have lactose intolerance or simply want to make your diet a little bit healthier, reducing your dairy intake is always a good idea. If you’re a huge milk and cheese lover, this probably seems like a mission impossible, but there are many surprisingly easy ways to cut down on dairy.
Other Calcium Sources
If you fear that cutting on dairy will lead to a calcium deficit, try adding other calcium-rich foods to your diet, such as soybeans, dark leafy greens, and canned salmon.
Plant-Based Milk
Plant-based milks experienced a huge boom in the past few years, so you shouldn’t struggle to find a replacement for dairy milk because there are countless alternatives on the market.
Right Alternatives
Be careful when picking dairy-free alternatives to your favorite products. Many of them are highly processed and can do you more harm than good.
Different Toppings
If cheese happens to be your favorite sandwich and pizza topping, try looking for healthier alternatives that you enjoy, starting with plant-based cheese.
Hidden Dairy
Even once you cut down on all the obvious dairy sources, dairy could sneak into your life through many surprising products. Energy bars, soups, salad dressings, and crackers can contain it, so make sure to check their labels.
