Lactose Intolerance

lwagnitz
lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have learned that I have a lactose intolerance. I have also found that I have an intolerance to tomato. I eat tomatoes still, because they're up on my favorite foods list, despite what it does to me. I don't eat too much cheese, never eat it by itself, but will sometimes have it with things in it. I've noticed that yogurt hasn't really caused any issues. Milk is a curse and avoid it at all costs.

But my question is, is anyone intolerant of any foods, particularly lactose, that still eat it?
I've heard that having an allergy to a food or intolerance can actually hinder your ability to lose weight if you're still eating those foods.
Does anyone have experience with this?

Insight is helpful.
Thanks ahead.

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  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    I'm not lactose intolerant but my best friend is. She carries lactaids with her so if she wants to enjoy some ice cream or such, she can. Otherwise she avoids it.
  • beansprouts
    beansprouts Posts: 410 Member
    I keep lactaid available...just in case! Dairy does not bother me UNLESS I overdo it..ie....too much milk, cheese or yogurt.
  • sds76
    sds76 Posts: 215 Member
    I am lactose intolerant and certain foods are really bad and certain ones are not. I can not do milk at all even with lactaid pill, so I only use almond breeze(soy and lactose free). I can't do ice cream at all. But I can do yogurts, most cheeses, alfredo sauce is pretty bad on me but I can eat that and just pay a little for it. After doing some research and finding out that lactose is in SOOOOO many foods, I found the source of so many of my stomach issues. I thought it was just dairy food but nope.
  • Itzaccihuatl
    Itzaccihuatl Posts: 1
    Hi! Lactose Intolerance does not hnder the amount of weight you lose, BUT it feels like it because eating foods that contain lactose cause bloating. Also, just note, that many foods (that aren't obvious dairy) have lactose. Read labels of any processed food you buy. Good luck!
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    I'm ok with small amounts of dairy, like a slice of cheese, but for anything more I need Lactaid. Lactaid milk is actually really yummy, and they make lactaid cottage cheese too. For non-lactaid dairy products, I take the lactaid supplements. I can not give up dairy!
  • kimmiedunne
    kimmiedunne Posts: 82 Member
    I have lactose intolerance as well and I avoid dairy as much as possible but if I'm going out to eat I also take a Lactaid pill. Now, there are so many foods that are lactose free, there are a ton of different milks that are lactose free, all of the Cabot cheeses are lactose free, now even yogurts are lactose free. But yes read labels because they will say that it contains milk. It is important to get Calcium in so if you're not eating any dairy you should take a supplement. Hope this helps! :)
  • jzaz903
    jzaz903 Posts: 306 Member
    I'm intolerant too. I use almond/soy milk in my coffee, and take lactaid when I have other dairy products. I do not drink milk at all, it makes my stomach hurt even with lactaid. I tried cutting dairy, but since I'm not much of a meat eater I found it difficult to get enough protein without cheese/yogurt.
  • today6212
    today6212 Posts: 86 Member
    lactobasili right before or after work for me, also lactaid milk and cottage cheese. hard stinky cheese or goat and sheep cheese. ive been lacto since i was a baby, i grew up on soy. the lactaid pills stop my bloat but i have very silent deadly gas lol
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    lactobasili right before or after work for me, also lactaid milk and cottage cheese. hard stinky cheese or goat and sheep cheese. ive been lacto since i was a baby, i grew up on soy. the lactaid pills stop my bloat but i have very silent deadly gas lol

    I've noticed that I feel bloated all the time and just uncomfortable. I'm wondering if this could be a reason for some of the weight I have. I'm wondering if anyone that is lactose that still eats it has experienced a difference (besides feeling better) in their weight, etc by cutting it out completely. I heard that this may be true, that those with an intolerance, can put on weight because of it. But, I heard it on the Dr. Oz show so I'm not so won over.
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    I am lactose intolerant and certain foods are really bad and certain ones are not. I can not do milk at all even with lactaid pill, so I only use almond breeze(soy and lactose free). I can't do ice cream at all. But I can do yogurts, most cheeses, alfredo sauce is pretty bad on me but I can eat that and just pay a little for it. After doing some research and finding out that lactose is in SOOOOO many foods, I found the source of so many of my stomach issues. I thought it was just dairy food but nope.

    That's what I've heard too... heard it's in things like canned tuna and packaged lunch meat :/
  • carramel0705
    carramel0705 Posts: 183 Member
    I keep my lactaid tablets handy for certain foods , but have found that yogurt & frozen yogert do not bother me & small amounts of cheese does not bother me

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