Proteins

Proteins are very important for the body because they are needed to grow and mend your muscles, eyes, and hair, and internal organs, just to name a few. It also creates antibodies to fight diseases, and is basically used in everyday life to keep us humans running smoothly. According to AbscoFitness,

• An adult who doesn’t exercise much – weight x 0.4
• An adult who exercises on a regular basis – weight x 0.5
• An athlete – weight x 0.6
• An adult who is body building for muscle mass – weight x 0.7
• A growing teenage athlete – weight x 0.9

When you're lactose intolerant, it may be difficult to get your required amount of protein. You may want to make sure to avoid creamed meats, cheese, cheese spreads, omelets, quiche, and peanut butter with added milk solids. But don't freak out now! There is an easy solution to all of these nono's. If you simply stick to: plain meat, poultry or fish, luncheon meats, tofu, eggs, natural peanut butter and soy milk, you'll be well on your way to a good protein diet while still keeping the effects of lactose intolerance on a low.


http://www.a-nutritional-supplements.com/sj-protein.htm

http://www.abscofitness.com/importance-of-protein-in-our-diet.htm

http://www.cpmc.org/advanced/peduatrics/patients/topics/lactosefree/html