Zela Vitamin Plus

faq

1. What is Zela Wheymilk?

It is a delicious dairy milk powder alternative, that when mixed with water, looks and tastes like milk and can be used in your cooking and baking in a similar way.

2. How can Zela assist me?

It has been identified that a large percentage of the world’s population experience some form of intolerance to standard dairy products where milk allergies may be an important consideration. Zela Wheymilk possesses almost two thirds less lactose that ordinary milk and there are fewer of the allergens commonly found in milk. Therefore, many people who previously had difficulty digesting cow’s milk, find that they can drink and use Zela Wheymilk with ease.

3. What is Zela Wheymilk made of?

Our base is Whey powder, maltodextrins for complex carbohydrates and vegetable oil. Whey is commonly known as an excellent source of protein and contains all 9 essential amino acids your body needs, but additionally offers high amounts of vitamins, minerals and is regarded as nature’s richest source of biological active protein. Whey is used as the base of many protein drinks for athletes or others wishing to build or repair muscle tissues.

4. If I am on a dairy free diet, how is it I can use Zela Wheymilk, which uses Whey as the key ingredient?

Whey is a highly nutritious easily digested component of cow's milk that is isolated in the standard cheese-making process. The majority of proteins in milk are large caseins, which have been identified as creating some of the side effects of ordinary cow’s milk. The cheese manufacturing removes the majority of the large caseins along with the curd, leaving the easily digested whey protein that goes into Zela.

5. Can I add flavourings to Zela Wheymilk?

Absolutely, Zela Wheymilk is a perfect neutral carrier, that tastes great on it’s own but easily accepts other flavorings to tailor make your own drinks, shakes and smoothies or add it to your favorite food.

6. Is it suitable for the whole family?

While it specifically assists people with lactose intolerance, Zela Wheymilk provides a sustained boost to energy levels with a balance of high essential protein, carbohydrates and low fat, in addition to a range of important vitamins and minerals. It therefore provides the family a great healthy alternative to regular cow’s milk. It is not however, an infant formula, although once your child is weaned onto solid foods, Zela Balane is a great milk alternative as part of their balanced diet.

7. Is Zela Wheymilk gluten free?

Yes.

8. When is a good time to drink Zela Wheymilk?

Many health experts agree that breakfast is your most important meal of the day. Yet millions of people skip breakfast altogether. After a night’s sleep, it is important to supply your body with high quality food choices to start out your day. One of the most popular ways to use Zela is as a kick start breakfast supplement. During the day, as you try to achieve a proper balanced diet, take Zela to fill in the gaps and increase your energy levels.

9. Apart from assisting lactose intolerance, what other benefits do Zela Wheymilk users report?

It is common to hear users report that Zela Wheymilk has assisted them in losing excess weight. Protein requires more energy to digest than other foods (called the thermic effect of food), which helps use more calories. Users claim that Zela Wheymilk satisfies the appetite and reduces the desire for snacking making them feel full and assists them stopping eating sooner. Users also report that sustained use of Zela Wheymilk has frequently provided them with clearer breathing passages.

10. What does it cost?

Zela is very similar in price to dairy milk and much cheaper than many milk alternatives.

11. What is lactose intolerance?

The enzyme lactase is normally produced in the small intestine of the human body and breaks down lactose so it can enter the bloodstream as a source of energy. People who are lactose intolerant do not produce enough lactase themselves to fully digest lactose.

12. What are the signs of lactose intolerance?

For lactose intolerant people, ingestion of moderate amount of lactose usually leads to bloating, cramps and flatulence within 30 minutes to 2 hours after eating. When more lactose is consumed, more severe symptoms such as diarrhoea can occur.

13. What are the causes of lactose intolerance?

Primary lactase deficiency, the most common type of lactose intolerance, is a genetically inherited trait. Usually, it occurs naturally, people mature and stop producing lactase.

14. Do I have to avoid all lactose?

People who are lactose intolerant may be able to have some lactose. You may be able to add small amounts of lactose into your diet and slowly build up. Tolerance may be helped by consuming lactose containing food and drink with meals.

15. Does Zela Wheymilk contain Soy?

Yes, soya lecithin is present in small amounts in the blended whey powder to assist the vegetable fat to easily dissolve in warm water.

16. Is Zela Wheymilk suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, we have many vegetarian customers, however as Zela contains dairy, it is not suitable for Vegans.

17. How long does it keep?

When the powder is dissolved with water and stored in the fridge, you can expect that it will last up to 5 days.

18. Is Zela Wheymilk suitable for diabetic people?

As Zela has approximately half the level of lactose as milk, it remains suitable for diabetics as part of a balanced diet. For more information refer to: http://bit.ly/sePKAm.

19. Who buys Zela Wheymilk?

Many people are discovering that they are lactose intolerant, but also people who are not, discover the benefits of easy-to-digest products that are alternatives to milk. Some people buy these products to support a healthy digestion; others appreciate the delicious sweet taste and many because they are aware of the benefits of Whey-based products.