30 million people in the United States suffer from lactose intolerance. I am part of the luck 15% of Caucasians that suffer this affliction. For a pizza eating, cheese burger loving, nacho snacking male, this is very bad news.
- 90% of Asian American adults have lactose intolerance
- 70% of African-American adults have lactose intolerance
- 74% of Native American adults have lactose intolerance
- 53% of Mexican-American adults have lactose intolerance
- 15% Caucasian adults have lactose intolerance
Source for data: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lactose_intolerance/stats.htm#prevalence_and_incidence_stats
As a lactose intolerant person, I really missed cheese for a while. Yes, I can take some pills, but it is just not the same. I would much rather just be able to eat it (an cook with it). And now I have found some cheese products that I can do just that with. One was even mentioned in Scientific American lately. In the article, they mention Tofutti, while I haven’t tried they’re cheese slices I have been enjoying their deserts. For cheese I really like Veggie Shreds or Veggie Slices. I did also like Rice Cheese, it has a funny smell when melted. I’ve been able to find many of these products at Sprouts. While there I always pick up some of Amy’s frozen foods, great dairy-free foods!