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Patrick J. Martin wrote: > I > am one of the lucky parkies with decent lactose tolerance so I have no problem > with dairy products. Would dried nonfat buttermilk relieve the lactose problem > ? Does the absence of fat help the lactose problem ? I find the nonfat much > more reproducible in digestive time. To the best of my knowledge, buttermilk would still have substantial lactose, requiring the enzyme lactase to digest it. The absence of fat also would not affect lactose content. However, a nonfat product would definitely exit the stomach faster. Yogurt has less lactose than milk, because the bacteria used to make yogurt contain enzymes that break down a great deal of the lactose. People who have some lactose intolerance could try using nonfat yogurt instead of the nonfat dry milk, to see if that made a difference. The resulting drink would not have nearly as much calcium, but it would still be a good product The point I like best about this shake, apart from the excellent nutrient profile, is that one could experiment with it, adjusting the amounts of carbohydrate and protein to suit individual preferences. Individual reactions to Sinemet vary widely, and this drink is simple to make, and simple to experiment with. For those who still have problems, the Hearty Balance drink in cans could be a good alternative, likewise their dehydrated soup mix and bars. Thanks for passing this recipe on, Patrick, and hats off to you for devising it!! Best, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.