FOODS THAT LACTOSE INTOLERENT PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID

Milk and products made from milk are the main sources for natural lactose. There are many prepared foods that actually have 'hidden' lactose. If you have a very low tolerance to lactose, you should base your lactose intolerent diet on what foods can contain lactose, with those containing even the smallest amounts to be included as well. The following foods should be avoided for an ideal lactose intolerent diet.

The following prepared foods contain 'hidden' lactose. These items should be avoided with a lactose intolerent diet:
- Snacks, lollies and candy bars
- Margarine
- Breakfast cereals that have been processed
- Bread and bakery foods
- Pancakes, biscuits
- Soups, breakfast drinks and instant potatoes
- Salad dressing
- Lunch meats excluding kosher

For people who are undertaking a lactose intolerent diet, they should avoid the many other products that contain 'hidden' lactose. These include whipping toppings and powdered coffee that is labeled as nondairy. Look out for products that contain these words in their labels: nonfat milk powders, milks by products, whey, curds, and dry milk solids. These products usually make a difference for people with severe lactose intolerent symptoms only. All of these items contain lactose. Lactose can also be found in prescription drugs and over the counter medicines. Ups to one fifth of prescription medicines contain lactose.

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