Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: lactose intolerance

  • Our recipes reflect our genetic makeup

    Margit BurmeisterAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States Europeans eat cream, yogurt, and lots of cheese. Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine feature yogurt and a cheese called paneer, but recipes from East or Southeast Asia usually do not include dairy products. Traditional recipes, while being an important part of culture, also reflect the genetic make-up of a…