Sweet acidophilus milk is normally not tolerated any better than regular milk. If they contain high concentrations of yogurt cultures, yogurt milk and sweet acidophilus milk are better tolerated than regular milk. Lactose-reduced dairy products are available from regular supermarkets. Another alternative is an oral enzyme tablet, which can be swallowed before a meal containing dairy products. A large number of nondairy products are currently available as alternatives to dairy foods.
Frozen desserts made from rice or soy milk can substitute for ice cream.
Fortified soy and rice beverages, available in health food stores, can take the place of milk. Soy yogurt, nondairy toppings and cheese alternatives based upon soy protein or tofu are lactose-free, low in saturated fat, and have no cholesterol. His research and writings have focused on nutrition, phytochemicals, diet and cardiovascular disease, herbal remedies, and trace minerals.