The easy way to live and thrive with a dairy–free lifestyle Are you looking to eliminate dairy from your diet due to lactose intolerance, health reasons, diet restrictions, or personal choice? Whatever your reason, this hands–on, friendly guide gives you the most up–to–date information on how a dairy–free diet and lifestyle can empower you to thrive while still getting the calcium, vitamin D, and nutrients you need. Make the switch — find out the many benefits of restricting dairy from your diet, get a grip on nutritional issues, and discover how to smoothly make the transition Set up shop — get practical tips on setting up a dairy–free kitchen and discover the nondairy staples and equipment you need to get started Get cooking — start making more than 60 easy and delicious dairy–free dishes for every meal of the day (including dips, dressings, and tasty munchies) Live, love, eat — discover how to enjoy a dairy–free lifestyle while away from home and during pregnancy, infancy, through adulthood, and to your senior years Open the book and find: Top ten reasons to ditch dairy Hidden sources of dairy (and how to find them on food labels) The best–tasting nondairy alternatives Dairy–free recipes the whole family will enjoy Dairy–free ingredients and cooking tips and techniques Helpful advice for eating at restaurants and on the go Tips for dealing with picky eaters How to eat for bone health at every age Learn to: Manage lactose intolerance by safely eliminating dairy from your diet Thrive without dairy while still getting the calcium, vitamin D, and nutrients you need Prepare more than 60 delicious dairy–free recipes Discover dairy–free substitutions