QuestionHello,
I have a question about food intolerances. My husband is lactose intolerant and has fructose malabsorption. It is becoming really difficult to find things for him to eat and I was wondering if you have any ideas? He also does not eat eggs, or fish and is currently eating a huge amount of carbs. Any ideas? Thanks
AnswerI will try to offer some ideas for your husband. His focus should be on whole grains, meats, and vegetables, with extra focus on nonprocessed, made from scratch meals so you know exactly what he is consuming. It will definitely be easier to get a variety of foods if he is willing to eat foods most people do not eat on a regular basis. First I will address the lactose intolerance. Most people with a lactose intolerance can handle aged or processed dairy products, such as cheese/yogurt/ice cream, because the lactose is already partially broken down. Some people who cannot tolerate cow milk find they can tolerate goat milk, which is lower in lactose. Some people with digestive and intolerance problems claim goat milk helps their over-all digestive systems, but I have never seen a study to back such claims. There is also Lactaid available as a milk substitute and both prescription and over-the-counter pills available. As for meat, there is poultry, beef, and pork; then you can think less mainstream with rabbit, venison, duck, pheasant, even bison. Whole grains and starches include brown rice, wild rice, whole grain pasta, potatoes, couscous, quinoia, baked beans, barley, and buckwheat. Most grains can be cooked plain then served with a little butter or olive oil. Any vegetable will be good, but if you are worried about carbohydrates, try to limit corn and peas. A good rule of thumb for meals is to fill 1/4 of the plate with meat, 1/4 with a starch/grain, and 1/2 with unstarchy vegetable(s). If he is a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy you will have to do your best trying different recipes and trying to introduce him to whatever he is willing to try. And play around with portions. If he doesn't like nonstarchy vegetables, maybe try 1/3 meat, 1/3 starch/grain, and 1/3 starchy vegetable. I hope that gives you a few new ideas!
- Prev:vegan diet for a very physically active female
- Next:nutrition and breast fibroids