topic Re: lactose intolerance in Wellness

lactose intolerance

hondagirl — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:06:34 GMT

Does anyone suffer from lactose problems? Trying not to be dairy free.

Re: lactose intolerance

Vivian — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:15:54 GMT

My husband is severely lactose intolerant. He takes over-the-counter pills to replace the digestive enzyme so that he can have cheese, ice cream, etc. We buy Lacraid milk and other products that will allow him to avoid digesting lactose. It is not a big problem.

Re: lactose intolerance

2blonde — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:24:08 GMT

I stopped having my skim milk and bowl of cereal for breakfast when I realized it was making me kind of nauseous for awhile after eating. I did switch to eating only yogurt for breakfast and lunch, and my stomach is fine with that. I can still eat cheese too. I never did have the intestinal issues that some people get from it though.

Re: lactose intolerance

Texas Gray Wolf — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:28:17 GMT

I thought I was lactose intolerance too.....then I started buying "Organic Fat-Free" milk & no more problems.........it does cost more but it's worth it to me.

Re: lactose intolerance

freakygirl — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:46:30 GMT

count me in! husband and i both are. he switched to lactose free/fat free milk and I switched to coconut milk. it made a world of difference and we don't even miss regular milk.

Re: lactose intolerance

athenian — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:32:05 GMT

I've been lactose intolerant since I was a baby. It has gotten worse with time. Luckily now there are many lactose free products, even yogurt and cheese. You will learn to read labels, especially baked goods if you are very sensitive. I use lactaid milk and ice cream, but others prefer soy or almond milk. Kosher products are good because they are scrupulous about listing dairy or not. Good luck.

Re: lactose intolerance

sidsmom — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:04:09 GMT

Re: lactose intolerance

Toppers — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:16:51 GMT

@Vivian Florimond wrote:
My husband is severely lactose intolerant. He takes over-the-counter pills to replace the digestive enzyme so that he can have cheese, ice cream, etc. We buy Lacraid milk and other products that will allow him to avoid digesting lactose. It is not a big problem.

I use the enzyme tablets, too. I have found them to be very helpful to me.

Re: lactose intolerance

LilacTree — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:08:44 GMT

I've been lactose-intolerant since my mid-forties. I used Lactaid milk and ice cream, and often Lactaid tabs when I really had a taste for something dairy.

This past year I've banished all dairy from my diet. I started with almond milk, and then Rice Dream products, and lately pecan milk (really delicious) and coconut milk. I don't have to take Lactaid tabs anymore.

I have to say I don't see that much difference in my inflammation levels, but I'll continue to stay away from dairy. It might be doing some good internally.

Re: lactose intolerance

3suwm5 — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 21:54:59 GMT

I have never, in over 50 years, been able to use any dairy/nondairy product. I found cashew milk made by Silk last week and decided to try it.

It's been a miracle for me. I've used it the last 8 days in a row without any issues at all.

I think I'm in shock. Hope they come out with yogurt, if they haven't already!!!

Re: lactose intolerance

LilacTree — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:43:42 GMT

@3suwm5 wrote:
I have never, in over 50 years, been able to use any dairy/nondairy product. I found cashew milk made by Silk last week and decided to try it.

It's been a miracle for me. I've used it the last 8 days in a row without any issues at all.

I think I'm in shock. Hope they come out with yogurt, if they haven't already!!!

I just started with Silk cashew milk this past week, and I love it too. Very smooth and creamy. I bought the regular, but I may try the vanilla too. No issues for me either!

Re: lactose intolerance

shoppinggirl59 — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:33:53 GMT

Count me in.

Terrible lactose intolerance. Final went to the Dr several years to confirm and couldn't even finish the test, Yep I am. Hard to find any kind of food that does not have some sort of milk in it. Stay away best I can best tried the daily enzymes tablet and those didn't work. I think I cannot eat yogurt, any cheese,chocolate and so much more. I do like soy milk, but just not a fan of plain milk.

Good luck in your quest.

Shopping girl