Breakfast Smoothie: Blend low fat milk or yogurt with fresh fruit and ice cubes. Waffles that Wow: Instead of syrup, top waffles with strawberry yogurt and fresh berries. Cheese, Please: Toss 1/4 cup of shredded cheeses into your favorite salad. Super Soup: Make chicken or tomato soup with low-fat or fat-free milk instead of water. Mealtime Moo-Moo: Replace soft drinks at the dinner table with glasses of low-fat milk. Taco Salad: On top of a bed of lettuce, add baked tortilla chips, grilled chicken, shredded reduced fat Colby Jack cheese and plain low-fat yogurt. Peachy Keen Parfait: For dessert, layer yogurt with sliced peaches and crunchy yogurt.

If you find you avoid milk and dairy products because of the bloating and diarrhea you experience when you consume them, you have developed some level of lactose intolerance. When adding dairy products back into your diet, it's important to start with small portions and gradually work up. Drink milk with meals or a snack instead of on an empty stomach. Also, try some of the lactose-reduced and lactose-free milk and dairy products available on the market. Yogurt and hard cheeses also are generally well tolerated by people who are mildly lactose intolerant.

More information about the 3-A-Day of Dairy campaign can be found at www.3aday or contact the Western Dairy Council at 1-800-274-MILK.

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