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Some people strongly dislike milk and feel that it disagrees with their digestion. They may be allergic to milk or they may react badly to lactose, the sugar in milk.

In order to digest lactose, our bodies need an enzyme (special chemical) called lactase. Babies have plenty of lactase, but some adults have very little. These adults are unable to drink milk – but may find they can eat cheese and yoghurt because the lactose in these foods has been changed or removed. They may also be able to tolerate butter.

All of these nutrients in milk can be found in other foods, but it may be hard to get enough calcium if you dislike all dairy products. We suggest other sources of calcium in Chapter 2.