READ THE INGREDIENT LIST CAREFULLY
Those who are lactose intolerant should be careful when shopping, because it is not only milk and dairy products that naturally contain lactose. Ready-made products such as prepared sauces or frozen pizzas can often contain hidden lactose. It is therefore essential to study the list of ingredients carefully by reading the label of the product you are buying (when shopping online, it is not always possible to read it).
LOOK FOR HIDDEN LACTOSE
Lactose content is often hidden under other terms, such as: milk sugar, milk powder, whey, whey powder, or whey-based product.
LACTOSE IS PRESENT NOT ONLY IN DAIRY PRODUCTS
Lactose can sometimes also be used in the production process of unpackaged foods, such as sausage from the fresh food counter or bread from the bakery. Therefore, caution is advised here as well. Ask the baker or butcher about the lactose content of the products you are about to buy.
LACTOSE IN SUPPLEMENTS AND MEDICATIONS
Lactose is also used as a carrier substance in pharmaceutical products. Therefore, read the package leaflet carefully and, in case of doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist if the medication or supplement contains lactose.
ASK THE RESTAURATEUR!
When eating out, whether at a friend's house or in a restaurant, it is often not possible to verify if the sauce or salad dressing is truly lactose-free. Always ask your host or the staff if the dishes you have chosen contain lactose. This will help you avoid unpleasant post-dinner surprises.
LACTOSE IN GRANA PADANO AND PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
Do not give up Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano: Remember that both are well tolerated, especially if aged for a long time, and therefore have a near-zero lactose content. These cheeses can provide over 1300 mg of calcium per 100g, and their regular consumption can compensate for the lack of calcium intake resulting from not consuming milk.
DOES PLANT-BASED MILK CONTAIN LACTOSE?
Soy, rice, spelt, and almond. Here are good substitutes for milk. Unlike cow's milk, all these forms of plant-based milk do not contain lactose: remember that they cannot be considered 100% substitutes as they are deficient in calcium.
SOLUTION FOR LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
In any case, you can solve these problems with our practical LACTOSOLUTION supplement: Convenient for travel: you can always carry the Lactosolution pill box with you for all these situations, because it allows you to use it discreetly and easily anywhere. If you cannot find out if a product or a meal contains lactose, you will be safe with Lactosolution. Simply take one tablet 15 minutes before your meal, and you can enjoy your lactose-containing dish without worries.
NOT SURE IF YOU ARE INTOLERANT?
If you are not sure if you are lactose intolerant but often experience cramps and diarrhea after some dairy-based meals, you should simply try the "C13 Breath Test for lactose intolerance." In just 2 hours and using much less lactose, you will know whether you are intolerant or not. Find out here!