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What do you need to know?
What are common dairy-free
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Intolerance vs. Allergy
Lactose Intolerance
Is a non-allergic food sensitivity. Lactose is
the sugar composed of galactose and
glucose found in milk. Individuals living
with this sensitivity cannot digest lactose
due to a lactase deficiency. Lactase is an
enzyme produced in the lining of the small
intestine. Symptoms can include:
Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, gas
Milk Allergy
An immune system reaction caused by certain
milk proteins that are harmful to the body. This
triggers an antibody called immunoglobin E to
counteract the proteins. The two common milk
proteins are casein and whey. Casein is located in
the solid part of milk and whey is found in the
liquid section. Symptoms can include:
Hives, itching, vomiting, blood in the
stool, abdominal cramps, and/or
anaphylactic shock
How Can You Manage
Your Diet?
Diagnosed With a Milk Allergy?
To determine diagnosis, various tests can be
performed by a PCP. The most common test
called skin prick test. This is done by putting a
milk protein extract into the individuals forearm
or back. The skin is pricked using a probe to
allow the extract to penetrate into the skin. If a
reddish, raised bump occurs it indicates an
allergic reaction.
Whereas, the blood test is performed using a
blood sample. The sample is tested for IgE
antibodies.
Complete avoidance of all dairy and milk
products is critical. To ensure there are no
allergic reactions, reading food labels is
imperative.
New mothers who have babies with milk
allergies should first speak with a PCP to
determine what milk-free & lactose-free formula
would work best. Typically, a soy based formula
is used for infants with allergies to milk and
lactose.
Diagnosed With Lactose Intolerance?
To determine diagnosis, a hydrogen breath test is
commonly used. The test includes fasting and
consumption of a lactose solution with water. If
lactose cant be digested, intestinal bacteria
metabolizes, producing hydrogen. If hydrogen
levels are too high this could indicate the patient
is lactose intolerant.
Individuals who are lactose intolerant should
keep a log book to determine what foods are
triggers for their symptoms.
Identify any common, problematic food
items
Temporarily removing certain food items
Once log book is completed, give a copy to
PCP and/or allergist for review
Dairy-Free Alternatives
Living with a sensitivity or allergy to dairy is
challenging, but it doesnt have to be! There are
many great dairy-free alternative food items
and recipes to help individuals just like you!
Alternative Food items
Milk
So Delicious Dairy-Free Coconut Milk
Silk Cashew Milk & Soy Milk
Almond Breeze Almond Milk
Yogurt
Green Valley Organics Dairy-Free Yogurt
Daiya Dairy & Soy Free Greek Yogurt
Silk Soy Milk Yogurt
So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt
Ice Cream
Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Ice Cream
So Delicious Coconut Milk Ice Cream