A milk allergy may sound straight forward, right? Avoid milk and milk products, easy enough. Well the problem usually lies in the "milk products" definition. Some foods may surprise you, always read labels if you suspect a food may contain milk protein. This week's blog posts will be dedicated to the milk allergy, so check in daily. Here are some basics to start:
Foods to Avoid:
Cow's milk
Butter
Buttermilk
Cheese
Cream Cheese
Cream
Half and Half
Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Yogurt
Pudding
Sour Cream
**Some people with milk allergy, may also have sensitivity to milk proteins in sheeps and goats milk, so these are not always a good alternative.
Hidden Sources of Milk Protein
Deli Meats
Hot Dogs
Veggie Burgers
Sorbet
Sherbet
Canned tuna (really?!)
Chocolate
Non-dairy Creamers
Commercially prepared breads and rolls
Salad dressings
Mayonnaise
Here are some more tips on label reading, check it out! https://www.foodallergy.org/files/media/downloads/HTRLsheet2010.pdf
I'll add a few more to your list: potato chips, store-bought stocks/broths, medications, beauty products like lotion, make-up, soaps.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dorothy! I will add these so they are viewable on the main page, I appreciate your feedback.
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