Avoid all foods on the lactose containing food lists. The only time to try these foods is if you take
lactase enzyme medicine with them. Ask your doctor or care giver about lactase pills or liquids.
This medicine may break down enough of the lactose for you to digest some foods with small
amounts of lactose. If you decide to take lactase medicine, start with only small servings of dairy
foods. Increase your servings only if you digest them well.
Read labels on foods to see if they have milk products in them. Even foods like margarines,
shortenings, non-dairy creamers, baked goods, and salad dressings can contain lactose.
Food ingredients that may contain lactose are listed at the very end.
DAIRY
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oNo Lactose: You may eat or drink these lactose free dairy foods any time. o
. Canned nutrition drinks made with soy instead of milk, such as Ensure .
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. Soymilks
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. Buttermilk
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. Sour cream
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. Whey
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. Creamed vegetables
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. Soy cheeses
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Lactose: You may eat or drink these lactose free soups, sauces, and seasonings
any time.
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not eat the following soups, sauces, and seasonings because they contain lactose.
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. Chowders
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. Cream soups
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. Whipped cream
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Lactose: You may eat or drink these lactose free sweets and desserts any time.
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not eat or drink the following sweets & desserts because they contain lactose. o
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. Cookies,
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Milk protein
Milk solids
Whey