If You Are Lactose Intolerant, Make Sure You Read Your Food Labels!

Watch out for hidden lactose, commonly used in pre-packaged foods. Foods with certain ingredients can trigger your lactose intolerant symptoms. Either eliminate these items, or take some form of lactase enzyme, such as Lactaid, to supplement your diet.

Lactose is a commercial food additive used for its texture, flavor, and adhesive qualities. It can also be listed on food labels as:

• Whey

• Curds

• Casein

• Caseinate

• Lactoserum

• Lactoglobulin

• Milk Byproducts

• Milk Solids

• Modified Milk Ingredients

You will find the lactose ingredients added to foods such as sliced breads, breakfast cereals and bars, baked goods, instant potatoes and soups, lunch meats, sausage, hot dogs, and many other foods. So, read your labels!

Some of you may be able to eat a small quantity of these foods without experiencing any symptoms of lactose intolerance. You will have to go through a trial and error period. Often, the foods can be eaten in moderation if you take one of the lactase enzymes with your food. One that works, and can be easily purchased here is Lactaid.