What Does Lactose Intolerant Mean?

Lactose Intolerant: (AKA: milk intolerance) The inability to fully digest sugar (lactose) in dairy products. Lactose intolerance is usually caused by a deficiency of an enzyme in the body called lactase.

• Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured. Treatment focuses on avoidance of dairy products, use of lactose-free products, or the use of lactase supplements.

• Symptoms can include abdominal cramps, bloating, and diarrhea, indigestion, stomach cramps.

• What foods to avoid: whey protein, milk, cheese, cream, butter, ice cream, yogurt, pudding, oatmeal, salad dressings, margarine, whipped cream, cookies, frosting, cakes, etc...

• What foods to choose: plant-based products, coconut products,