Dairy-Free Shopping Tips
If you avoid dairy, it isn’t always easy to spot – whey, casein and ghee are examples of dairy ingredients that some shoppers may not recognize. The good news is, if a food contains dairy, it’s required by the FDA to list “contains: milk” on the label, even on those less-than-recognizable ingredients. Advisory statements like “produced in a facility that also processes milk” are strictly voluntary. If you’re not sure, always contact the product manufacturer with any questions.
There are so many nondairy options! Here are a few items to look for in your local store:
Nondairy milk (and coffee creamer!) alternatives made from soy, rice, coconut, almond, hemp and more – found in both the dairy section and grocery aisles
Soy and coconut-based yogurt alternatives
Nondairy cheese alternatives
Coconut and almond-based frozen desserts
Cheese-free frozen pizzas
Dairy-Free Cooking Tips
Skip the dairy but still add creaminess to foods with these tips:
Silken tofu purée stands in for dairy in dressings and dips
Soaked and puréed cashews add richness to soups and sauces
Dairy-Free Recipes
Here are a few of our favorite satisfying dairy-free recipes.
