The holidays are the time we've all been waiting for to relax, enjoy and indulge. But when you're lactose intolerant, these moments of relaxation can quickly turn into a headache... or even a source of discomfort. Between improvised ice creams, gourmet aperitifs and blind menus, certain mistakes are made every summer.
Here are the 5 common pitfalls... and how to avoid them to enjoy your holiday a lighter spirit and a lighter stomach!
1. Forgetting that lactose lurks everywhere
On holiday, we let ourselves go. You taste local specialities, try out new restaurants... and forget that you're on holiday. lactose is not limited to the obvious dairy products.
Where can he hide? In cold meats, industrial sauces, pastries, ready meals, even chips with grated cheese melted over them!
The right reflex : always have a lactase supplement in your bag for the unexpected, and ask the waiter a simple question: "Is there milk or cream in this dish?"
2. Thinking that "just a little" won't do any harm
A mouthful of tiramisu? A spoonful of béchamel sauce 🛑
When you're on holiday, you think you can take a little break. Except that this small can be enough to trigger digestive discomfort.
The trap: the body doesn't take time off. And if you're sensitive to lactose, even a small amount can be enough to ruin your life!
The trick: Don't wait for symptoms before taking action. It is better to anticipate with a complement rather than suffer afterwards.
3. Forget your digestive routine
When you're on holiday, you change your rhythm: waking up late, eating at different times of the day, having long, lingering aperitifs...
The result? We forget our daily routine, including the things that help us to digest properly.
The problem: if you are used to taking a supplement every day (as in LACTOLERANCE 1/DAY 😉) or follow a certain dietary hygiene, these changes can disrupt everything.
Our advice: keep your routine simple and effective. For example, one capsule each morningIt's often enough to keep your digestive comfort up, without even thinking about it.
4. Underestimating high-fat dishes
Doughnuts, melted cheeses, dishes in sauce... Holidays are also an explosion of flavours, often very fatty. And here again, lactose mixes with the fat, making digestion even more difficult.
Why is it harder to digest? Because fat slows down gastric emptying, and lactose stays in the stomach longer.
The clever idea: Opt for a supplement that works on both fronts: lactose AND fats. That can make all the difference.
➡️ We told you about LACTOLERANCE ULTRA ? 🙄
5. Not having a plan B when you leave
On the beach, hiking, at festivals or markets... we fall for a delicacy without checking the ingredients. And sometimes we regret it.
The concern: you don't always have access to a toilet or want to spoil the moment with pain or bloating.
A good habit: pack a digestion kit in your bag (supplements, bottle of water, healthy snack). It's better to be prepared than unprepared.
In a nutshell
Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, not suffered. Lactose intolerance doesn't have to be a barrier to your culinary discoveries. By avoiding these 5 simple mistakes, you can make the most of every meal... even on the other side of the world.
And if you're looking for a discreet, quick and effective solution for stress-free digestion, there are alternatives that adapt to your lifestyle, like LACTOLERANCE, even when you're on holiday.
Hello, I'm Vincent
Like you, I'm lactose intolerantI know exactly what you're going through and the difficulties you encounter on a daily basis. For over 10 years, I've been helping our customers to use our dietary supplements and giving advice and tips on how to improve their digestive comfort. I'm also a keen cook and gourmet, so you'll find my favourite recipes for a lactose-free diet in this blog.
Lactose intolerance is not inevitable! With LACTOLERANCE you can digest with complete peace of mind
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