DOES A BODY GOOD?
Sometimes eliminating dairy is just what the doctor ordered.
Up to 1-in-5 people have an intolerance to dairy. Common symptoms range from chronic sinus congestion to eczema to abdominal pain. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as giving up milk. Casein, the milk protein responsible for the intolerance, is found in all dairy products as well as other not-so-obvious foods. Processed products contain so many ingredients milk protein is bound to make the list. It’s always the safe bet to look to natural, unprocessed foods during the elimination period.
Although soy milk and other soy products are nondairy, casein is often used in their production. There is also some concern about intolerance to soy, whether paired with milk protein or not, especially in infants. It doesn’t hurt to consider simultaneous soy elimination along with dairy. During the challenge phase of the elimination diet, soy should be reintroduced separately from other milk protein products. Use the lists below as guides.
AVOID:
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Butter
Milk chocolate
Pudding
Whey
Caramel
Lactalbumin
Goat’s milk
Casein*
Carob
Custard
Nougat
Ice Cream
Protein hydrosylate
Brown sugar flavoring
“Natural flavoring”
*Casein can also be present in chewing gum, deli meats and imitation sausage.
SAFE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Rice-based beverages
Almond milk
See Also:
Eliminating Gluten
The Elimination Diet
