How To Use Liddells Lactose Free Dairy Products This Summer!
Posted on January 23, 2017
How to use Liddells Lactose Free dairy products this summer!
Recently the entire range of Liddells Lactose Free dairy products were FODMAP Friendly Certified. That’s excellent news for anyone following the low FODMAP diet who needs to choose lactose free dairy products, because you can now enjoy a tasty range of dairy products without worrying about hidden FODMAPs!
But you may be wondering how you can start including the Liddells Lactose Free dairy products in your diet. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered.
Our suggestion is that you start off by taking advantage of the low FODMAP fresh summer berries by making a quick and easy Mixed Berry Fruit Salad.
Next, you’ll need to choose which Liddells Lactose Free dairy product you’re going to serve with it. Then, after less than 5 minutes in the kitchen, you get to sit back and eat a delicious snack or dessert.
Okay, it’s time to start your lactose free food adventure…
Step 1: Prepare the Mixed Berry Fruit Salad
Makes 1 serve
Ingredients
- 45g fresh strawberries, quartered or sliced
- 45g fresh blueberries
- 45g fresh raspberries
- 3 large mint leaves, very finely shredded
Instructions
- Quarter or slice the strawberries, then put them into a small bowl along with the blueberries and raspberries.
- Add the shredded mint leaves and mix gently to combine.
A quick note about FODMAPs:
The portions of fruit used in this recipe are all low FODMAP. More information about safe portion sizes can be found in the FODMAP Friendly app.
Step 2: Choose your favourite Liddells Lactose Free dairy product
Now it’s time to decide which Liddells Lactose Free dairy product suits the meal you’re trying to create. Regardless of the choice you make, the best part is knowing you can choose whichever one you like with complete confidence that it will be FODMAP Friendly.
Option 1: A nourishing everyday snack.
If you’re after a nourishing snack, choose the Liddells Lactose Free Plain Yoghurt. A tub of lactose free yoghurt adds a healthy dose of calcium to your day while keeping your FODMAPs low. When low FODMAP fruits are combined with Liddells Lactose Free Yoghurt, you end up with a nourishing and balanced everyday snack that’s full of protein, fibre and calcium.
Option 2: A simple sweet dessert.
If you’re after a simple sweet treat to end the meal, choose the Liddells Lactose Free Vanilla Custard. A serve of lactose free custard also adds calcium to your day, while transforming a simple fruit salad into a dessert. Who knew that dessert could be so easy and delicious, and still keep a sensitive tummy happy?
Option 3: A more luxurious dessert.
If you’re after a little more luxury, choose the Liddells Lactose Free Lite Thickened Cream. A dollop or two of this lactose free cream, which has 50% less fat than regular cream, adds a smooth touch of luxury to your mixed berry fruit salad. Liddells lactose free lite thickened cream is ideal for a special treat every now and again. So make sure you keep a UHT pack in the pantry for whenever you want something special.
Step 3: Enjoy!
P.S. Even if it’s not summer, you can still enjoy these delicious recipes. Replace the fresh berries with frozen berries, defrost them in the microwave, then add your favourite Liddells Lactose Free dairy product.
The article was written by Dr Glenda Bishop. Glenda is a Registered Nutritionist who specialises in the Low FODMAP Diet and provides personalised solutions so that people with IBS can live a less irritable life. You can find out more about Glenda at her website, A Less Irritable Life.
