Easter eggs have undoubtedly been part of tradition and history. Indeed, the celebration of Easter Sunday when Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead, would never be complete without Easter eggs. Although the celebration of giving out chocolate coated eggs originated from Australia, this custom is being followed in many countries all over the world today.

However, the ingredients of most commercial Easter eggs are typically not recommended for individuals that deal with lactose intolerance. Basically, the chocolate coating is a combination of milk and chocolate and other ingredients such as sugar and other flavorings. It is a common notion that regular chocolate coated candy are made out of innutritious ingredients. After all, you will never know what’s in those cute holiday eggs. Besides this idea, lactose intolerant individuals may experience the symptoms they are dreading once they eat the eggs. This is mainly because of the milk content of the chocolate coating.

Easter Sunday would not be complete without those eggs, indeed. And most lactose intolerant individuals would agree that Easter would be happier if only they can also enjoy the chocolate eggs itself. However, since they cannot risk curbing their cravings and end up feeling several physical discomforts, they just have to shove off this fantasy away. But this is no longer the case today. Read the rest of this entry »