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Whether you are lactose intolerant, have an allergy to lactose and casein or are looking to remove dairy from your lifestyle due to inflammation, it’s a good start to know what products contain traces of dairy and what the difference is between dairy-free and lactose-free. Casein is the protein found in milk and cheese; lactose is the sugar found in milk. Many people are allergic to casein, which can be determined through blood work.

Here is a List of What To Eat and What To Avoid When Following a Dairy-Free Lifestyle

Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives

• Coconut Milk
• Almond Milk
• Hemp Milk
• Flax Milk
• Oat Milk

Non-Dairy Ice Cream Alternatives

(Brand names are listed below)

• Coconut Milk Ice Cream
• Almond Milk Ice Cream
• Rice Milk Ice Cream

Non-Dairy Yogurt

• So Delicious Coconut Greek Yogurt

Chocolate

• Enjoy Life Foods Chocolate Chips
• Enjoy Life Foods Chocolate Chunks
• Green & Blacks Chocolate
• Dagoba Chocolate

Mayonnaise Alternative

• Vegenaise
• Chosen Foods Avocado Mayo

Cheese Alternative

• Nutritional Yeast (Use in place of cheese in recipes; good for vegetarians or vegans because this yeast has high levels of B Vitamins, which are only found in animal products)

Butter

• Barlean’s Organic Coconut Oil (Use in place of butter or oil for a slightly sweet, tropical flavor)

Tips

• Use separate knives, cutting boards and serving utensils for dairy-free foods such as butter and cream cheese
• Use separate appliances such as food processors and blenders where cross contamination may be present
• Store dairy-free foods in clearly market, sealed containers to differentiate from foods that contain dairy

Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Brands My Clients Enjoy

• Almond Breeze Almond Milk
• La Tortilla Factory Tortillas
• Thai Kitchen/Simply Asia Products
• Navitas Naturals Hemp Seeds
• Navitas Naturals Cacao Nibs
• Barlean’s Chia Seeds
• Barlean’s Flax Seeds
• Living Harvest Hemp Milk
• Pacific Natural Foods Hazelnut Mill

It is essential to work with a nutritionist and an Integrative M.D. because I am sharing general information that is not intended to be medical advice. This information is only given for informational purposes.

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