Many people adopt dairy-free diets because they are lactose intolerant or allergic to cow, goat and other types of milk. you need to be extra vigilant with dairy-free diets as many products contain milk proteins that you might not be aware of. keep an eye on labels for allergens, and look for the ‘dairy-free’ sticker. there are other types of milk you can try such as coconut, almond and soy milk as fantastic alternatives to cow’s milk.