Lactose | Lactose is a simple sugar found naturally in milk and milk products (yogurt). In our body, lactose is broken down into its two simple sugar components, glucose and galactose, by an enzyme called lactase.  Some people do not have this enzyme and are <u><a href="asfunction:_level0.LinkToWord,Lactose Intolerance">lactose intolerant</a></u>.|Lactose.swf\Lactose Intolerance| Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder (not an allergy). Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase.  Some people can still eat small amounts of milk products while others need to avoid all milk. Symptoms include nausea, bloating, stomach upset and diarrhea and can appear 30 minutes to two hours after eating.|LactoseIntolerance.swf\Legumes| More commonly known as beans, legumes are good sources of protein and fiber. Pinto, lima, black-eyed, garbanzo, green split pea, kidney and navy beans are some common legumes. Peanuts are also from the legume family.|Legumes.swf\Leisure Time Physical Activity| Physical activity outside of one's regular job such as exercise, gardening and golfing.|LeisureTimePhysicalActivity.swf\Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)| This type of cholesterol is considered the "bad" guy because it can form plaque (a hard substance) and clog your arteries, preventing the flow of blood. LDL cholesterol less than 100 mg/dl is an optimal level while above 160 mg/dl may place you are risk of heart disease. When trying to reduce cholesterol, it is best to lower one's intake of saturated  and trans fats.|LowDensityLipoprotein.swf\