Spring menu for children with lactose intolerance
Lactose is a sugar that is present in all milk of mammals (cow, goat, sheep and human), and can also be found in many prepared foods Lactose intolerance occurs when there is not enough lactase in the small intestine to break down all the lactose consumed in food. Spring foods for children with lacto
Lactose is a sugar that is present in all milk of mammals (cow, goat, sheep and human), and can also be found in many prepared foods Lactose intolerance occurs when there is not enough lactase in the small intestine to break down all the lactose consumed in food.
Spring foods for children with lactose intolerance
Lactase is an enzyme produced in the small intestine, which plays a vital role in the splitting of lactose into its two components: glucose and galactose, a process necessary for its absorption by our organism. If lactase levels are low or it does not perform well, there are difficulties in digesting lactose.
Lactose intolerance produces symptoms such as abdominal pain and swelling, diarrhea, flatulence, cramping, vomiting or nausea. They usually appear between thirty minutes and two hours after having eaten foods containing lactose, and disappear between three and six hours later.
Usually, the symptoms of this intolerance disappear when milk productsor other products containing lactose are removed from the diet. But, the lack of milk in the diet can produce lack of calcium, vitamin D, riboflavin and proteins. The most common complications are weight loss and malnutrition.
Therefore, it is essential to consume other products rich in these substances, such as vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard or broccoli; legumes such as white beans, lentils and chickpeas; the egg yolk; fish such as sardines, salmon and sole; the prawns and all the nuts (except the chestnut).
In the case of a child with lactose intolerance, it is very important that both parents and the child:
1. Know which foods incorporate lactose (milk, sausages, pâtés, margarines, ice cream, sauces, some sausages, enriched cereals, instant soups and prepared foods).
2. Learn to read labels of packaged foods to check whether a food is lactose-free or not, and warnings such as "may contain traces of milk".
3. Know lactose-free dairy products ya, since there are milk brands that market ranges of products without lactose, which may make it easier to partially or completely exclude dairy products from a diet.4.
Experiment in the kitchen and look for lactose-free recipes that can be prepared at home. Menu prepared by Cristina Abascal. Nutritionist.
Spring menu for children with lactose intolerance Breakfast
Half morning (in two shots)
| Lunch | Snack (in two shots) | Dinner | Monday | Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural fruit juice. Glass of milk without lactose or soy milk. | A handful of cereals (see labeling). Half morning (in two shots) Fruit and bread with cheese without lactose (see labeling). | Food Peas with ham. | Tortilla de patatas. Fruit. Snack (in two shots) Strawberry yogurt with strawberries (see labeling). | Dinner Noodle soup. | Pasties (see labeling). Fruit. Tuesday Breakfast |
| Natural fruit juice. Glass of milk without lactose or soy milk. | Slice of toast with jam (see labeling). Half morning (in two shots) Fruit and bread with lean sausage (according to tolerance). | Food Mixed salad. | Macaroni with tuna. Macedonia of fruits. Snack (in two shots) Sliced orange and some almonds. | Dinner Hake in papillote and garnishing of green beans. | Soybean dessert (see labeling). Wednesday Breakfast |
| A kiwi. | Glass of milk without lactose or soy milk. A handful of cereals (see labeling). Half morning (in two shots) Fruit and bread with ham (see labeling). | Food Broccoli. | Meatballs with tomato. Custard (homemade recipe without lactose) Snack (in two shots) A banana and a cookie without lactose (see labeling). | Dinner Vegetable broth. | Sardinitas. Fruit. Thursday Breakfast |
| Natural fruit juice. Glass of milk without lactose or soy milk. | Slice of toast with jam (see labeling). Half morning (in two shots) Fruit and bread with cheese without lactose (see labeling). | Food Lentils to the gardener. | Chicken breast. Yogurt without lactose with fruits (see labeling). Snack (in two shots) Fruit Macedonia and a lactose-free cookie (see labeling). | Dinner Mixed salad. | Fish sticks (see labeling). Fruit. Friday Breakfast |
| A kiwi. | Glass of milk without lactose or soy milk. Two vanilla cookies with chocolate chips (homemade recipe without lactose). Half morning (in two shots) Fruit and bread with serrano ham (see labeling). | Food Baked cauliflower. | Beef sirloin Melon. Snack (in two shots) A yogurt without lactose and a few pieces of pear (see labeling). | Dinner Soup of stars. | Salmon with orange. Fruit. Saturday Breakfast |
| Natural fruit juice. Glass of milk without lactose or soy milk. | A handful of cereals with pieces of strawberry (see labeling) Half morning (in two shots) Fruit and bread with ham (see labeling). | Food Vegetable cake. | Baked chicken drumsticks with apple. Fruit. Snack (in two shots) A glass of milk without lactose and a piece of mango sponge cake (homemade recipe without lactose). | Dinner Cherry tomatoes and nuts. | Russian fillets. Fruit. Sunday Breakfast |
| Natural orange juice. | Glass of milk without lactose or soy milk. Glazed orange sponge cake (homemade recipe without lactose). Half morning (in two shots) Fruit and bread with lean sausage (according to tolerance). | Food Carrot puree. | Baked cod. Strawberry gazpacho. Snack (in two shots) A tangerine and some nuts. | Dinner Salad. | Chicken fajitas. Soybean dessert (see labeling).
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