Lactose Intolerance

October is National Vegetarian Month and with millions of people choosing to eat a meatless meal at least once a week, vegetarian diets raise a lot of questions. Many people believe that you can't get enough protein without meat. Carolyn O'Neil, a...

It’s no secret that the side effects of lactose intolerance are anything but pleasant, so many people are surprised to learn that even if they have trouble digesting milk, there’s a good chance that they can still eat dairy products like...

A soft-spoken Minnesota farmer was cleared of violating state laws for distributing raw milk on Sept. 20, a verdict advocates for such foods called their first major legal victory. After a three-day trial and more than four hours of deliberation, a...

B's in a tizzy over breastfeeding   The two editors here at Queen B are strong and opinionated women. Surprised? Of course, you probably could guess that by reading this magazine. The beauty of their relationship is that they don’t always...

Dr. Jacqueline Wolf To purchase a copy of the book: A Woman's Guide to a Healthy Stomach: Taking Control of Your Digestive Health Reducing Bloat Dairy If you bloat after eating dairy products, you may be lactose intolerant. Lower-lactose foods or...

FARGO, N.D. - “Mom, milk break is done this week at school, so I will need something to drink and 24 birthday treats to share with everyone because my birthday is in the summer. Why does my birthday have to be in the summer, anyway?” my 8-year-old...

Building strong bones is a life-long project. Our bones get strong and stay strong through a combination of food and fitness. Building and maintaining a healthy skeleton is a process that begins before birth and one that must continue through every decade...

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is reprinted here. This week, Mary Gallagher, dietetic intern,...

A parent emailed me via our iPhone App recently to ask if her child's constipation, which started as he was transitioning from formula to whole milk, could be a sign of lactose intolerance. She was concerned because her son was having very hard stools....

Yogurt is a great addition to any meal and also makes a great snack. It tastes great and has many health benefits. With so many flavors and varieties to choose from, there is bound to be one that you and your family enjoy. Portable yogurts are available...

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is reprinted here. This week, Amy Reed, RD, LDN, weighs in on...

According to one lab that tests for "toxic food syndrome," eating green peppers may cause bloating or lethargy. Lemons might trigger headaches. Other common foods like corn, soy, egg whites, whey and chicken "may act like a poison in your body," the...