Dairy-free products don't contain ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese, sour cream, yogurt, buttermilk, casein, ghee, and lactose. Low-sodium, as defined by the FDA, refers to foods with 140 mg or less of sodium per serving and per 50 g if the serving size is less than 30 g. Dietary staples include whole grains, dried beans and lentils, oatmeal and nuts, seeds, and lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Even Trader Joe's sells Italian almonds that, in fact, are heat treated at 170-190 degrees, essentially killing nutrients found in their raw form.
