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Allergy Relief / Milk Allergy / Living With a Milk Allergy
Living With a Milk Allergy
If you suffer from a milk allergy, strictly avoiding milk and food containing milk and milk products is the only way to prevent a reaction, which can include bloating, abdominal cramps, flatulence, diarrhea, or constipation. But, it is not always easy to avoid these foods since many unsuspecting products contain milk or milk products.
Always check the label ingredients before you use a product. In addition, check the label each time you use the product. Manufacturers occasionally change recipes, and a trigger food may be added to the new recipe. Here are some examples of milk products and foods that may contain milk along with a list of milk substitutes.
| Milk/Dairy Products |
Milk/Dairy-Containing Ingredients |
Milk/Dairy-Containing Foods |
Milk/Dairy Substitutes |
Milk and milk solids
Non-fat, skim milk, or powdered milk
Buttermilk
Evaporated milk
Yogurt
Cream, cream cheese, sour cream
Cheese, cheese powder, or cheese sauce
Butter, butter fat, artificial butter flavor
Curds
Whey and whey products
Cottage cheese
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Lactalbumin
Lactalbumin phosphate
Lactoglobulin
Casein
Sodium caseinate
Lactose
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Au gratin foods
Cake and cake mix
Chocolate and cream candy
Donuts
Coffee creamers
Creamed or scalloped foods
Mashed potatoes
Custard
Nougat
Ice cream and sherbet
Malted milk
Margarines (some, check the label)
Pudding
White sauces
Salad dressings
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*Soy milk
Rice milk
Almond milk
Non-dairy ice cream
Non-dairy chocolate
Non-dairy cheese
Non-dairy yogurt
Kosher foods labeled "parve" or "pareve."
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*Although soy milk is a popular alternative to cow's milk, it may also cause allergies.
Dairy products are an important source of calcium and vitamin D, so it's important that you eat other foods rich in these nutrients, such as broccoli, spinach, and soy products.
To ensure that you eat a well-balanced, healthy diet, talk to a registered dietitian.
From http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/milk-allergy
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this site is for educational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Please see your physician for diagnosis and treatment of any concerning symptoms or medical condition.
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