What is the purpose of lactose in milk, anyway?

With so many other easily digestible sugars out there in the world, it sort of makes you wonder: what on earth was Mother Nature thinking when she chose lactose as the predominant sugar in milk?

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What is Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance means the inability to break down naturally-occurring milk sugar, lactose, into its component parts to be absorbed.

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Yogurt and Kefir, a Dozen Ways

If you've resolved to get more culture this year (that is, cultured dairy products) but struggle with how to incorporate probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and kefir into your daily diet beyond the obvious, then perhaps some inspiration is in order.

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West County Cheesecake with Blackberry Sauce

“West County” is the affectionate nickname of our Sonoma County valley where the lush green grasses and coastal fog make for world-class dairy and scrumptious summer berries.

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