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How to Avoid Hidden LactoseCheck Food Labels For LactoseLactose is sometimes added to prepared foods/meals, so if you can tolerate only very small amounts of lactose, it's important to check food labels and lists of ingredients. Look not only for milk and lactose among the contents, but also for such words as "whey", "curds", "milk by-products", "dry milk solids", and "non-fat dry milk powder." These words denote that the food contains lactose. Sample Foods That May Contain Lactose- Bread and other bakery foods Drugs That May Contain LactoseMore than 20 percent of prescription drugs and about 6 percent of over-the-counter medicines contain lactose. For example, some types of birth pills, as well as tablets for stomach acid and gas may contain lactose. Next: Sample
Lactose-Free Diet Menu
Please Note: The above advice about Lactose Intolerance diet and eating habits is offered for general educational purposes only. If you suffer from lactase deficiency, please consult your physician for personal dietary advice. |