Nephew Is Lactose Intolerant

My daughter went through this, I know that we had a lot of issues at one point.

The lactaid.com website, Lactaid being the medication, has a lot of info for people that have LI, including a really useful chart of what foods have lactose and in what dosages.

I would talk to the ped, since he is at an age when he can take the medication. My daughter always prefered the store brand (I think the CVS brand was her fav). We used the adult andbrike it in half. If she does go that route, remember that too little is better than too much.

Good luck, this was hard for them to understand, but if she doesn't make a big deal out of it, her son won't get upset.

Also, my daughter outgrew a very severe intolerance by the time she was 5.

you can use the milks that are out there that are lactose free there are plenty of them now. try dairy ease or tablets you eat before you eat any type of dairy. this will help him digest the dairy. he is lacking the enzyme that helps you break down the sugar and everything else in the dairy products. double check but i thought there was dairy ease ice cream. he could also eat sherbert. as for cheese's he will need to eat one that is not based on cows milk such as goat cheese.

My two older children had proublems with milk. We had to swicth them to soy and things like that to help potty train them. And they are able to have diary know but we still get the soy ice cream from the natrula health food store and my mom has soy milk in her house more. Also look into Goats milk. My brother in law had the same proublem and his mom had to get goats milk.

Check www.faan.org It's an allergy website, but since he won't be using milk whether it's a sensitivity, allergy, or intolerance, the recipe is the same.

Dear M.:
I had a child that was slightly lactose intolerant. When the individual became a teenager, the student worked out on the high school soccer team and track. During that time, he had no problems. When the student stopped exercising in college, the condition returned and it got worse. Also, the student was eating ice cream that was not all natural, and I think that made the problem worse as the student got older because of the chemicals.

Hi M.,

My daughter was diagnosed with a milk-soy intolerance when she was about 6 weeks old and we had to learn a lot about milk and soy free cooking. I purchased "The Whole Foods Allergy Cookbook" by Cybele Pascal. The recipes are very good and range from snacks to dinners and light meals. I also shop at Whole Foods where there are a multitude of options for lactose/milk/soy etc intolerant children and individuals. There are quite a few cookbooks out there for people with allergies and if your sister lives in Pittsburgh there is also a bakery "Gluuteny" in Squirrel Hill with milk and soy free baked products. I think you can even purchase their mixes online. Good luck!

My husband ha become lactoses intolerant. I don't have alot of recipes I just substitute lactaid for milk and he can take a digestive aid. I know that they make it (the aid) in a childrens formula, of course she will have to check with her doctor, but I know I have seen it on the shelf. When my brother was little (he's 38 now) he had issues being allergic to milk, he out grew them, but my mom would give him cool whip instead of ice cream at birthdays. It is non dairy. I also buy my husband Bryers lactose free ice cream, it is new.

You could have her check out:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Healthy-Cooking/Dairy-Free/...

or

http://dairyfreecooking.about.com/

Good luck!

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hey M.,

i'm lactose intolerant.

ok so there are several cookbooks for dairy-free recipes.

i drink lactose-free milk (lactaid, usually)

and then, i take the lactase enzyme with meals i know to contain a fair amount of dairy. the best ones that i have found are called "say yes to dairy" by nature's way, and though i haven't been able to find them in a store in PA yet, i can order them online. they are chewable, and have the best effect. there are other brands, namely Lactaid, that are sold at the grocery store and pharmacy, but they are actually much more expensive and not as effective.

some people have found benefit with acidophillus, which you can get at trader joes or whole foods or just about any vitamin store.

make sure her kids are getting enough calcium and vitamin D.

good luck!

My daughter is not lactose intolerant but allergic to the milk protein itself. Therefore we have to eliminate all milk products (milk, butter, margarine and cheese), whey, and casein.

My daughter is not a 'milk' drinker but I use rice milk when cooking or making things like mashed potatoes.

We use Earth Balance spread which is vegan and contains no milk or milk by products. Fleischmans UNSALTED (salted contains milk) margarine is also dairy free but we like the taste of Earth Balance better.

As for breadcrumbs, all commercial crumbs seem to contain dairy. I either crush dairy free crackers (just read the labels) or dry dairy free bread (Nickles Light, Cellone again read the labels). To make them seasoned crumbs I add Mrs. Dash Italian seasonings.

For cheese she eats Tofutti brand mozzarella flavored slices. A lot of the rice milk cheese slices or Veggie slices still contain milk.

She loves soy ice cream and soy ice cream sandwiches.

It takes time in the beginning to read all the labels.

Even some french fries contain milk! (We buy ours from Gordon Food Service (GFS)). But you will find foods that work for you and replacements.

Duncan Hines cake and some brownie mixes typically do not contain milk. There are dairy free chocolate chips by Enjoy Life.

I find that I do not have 'special' recipes for her. I typically adapt using her butter or rice milk etc.

All I can say is read, read, and re-read those labels!

Oh and all bets are off when you go out to eat. YIKES! A milk allergy is impossible to eat out with because you never know where milk products could be lurking. Sometimes it is easier to bring your own meal unless the restaurant is very forthcoming with their allergen lists.

Good luck. I know what a chore it is.

research raw milk. SOME kids, not all, that are lactose intolerant are actually OK with raw milk but cannot handle the processed milk b/c it creates hystamines in the milk. IF that's the case then it gives your sister a LOT more options for food w/ 3 kids.

I would suggest that she take a closer look at soy milk -- I had my little guy on soy formula for 6 months, and later learned that soy is plant estrogen and that I was essentially giving my little guy about two birth control pills a day. I would have rethought that had I known. There is a huge controversy about soy milk, and she should read about it and decide for herself. I'm not saying don't do it or do it, but there is a lot of information out there that indicates that soy in large quantities might not be so good. I don't need large scientific studies to tell me that I don't want to give estrogen to my son. Supposedly, pure organic soy products are ok because they are not derived from the waste products of soy.

Rice and almond milks are good alternatives. If she is concerned about his getting protein, a grain called quinoa is fabulous for that, as well as beans, etc. It'll take some adjustment, but it is not that bad. Turns out a lot of plants provide protein, its not just meat and dairy.

Hi

My 4 yr old is allergic to dairy, corn and eggs. There are plenty of alternatives. O'Soy yogurt tastes great. You can make pancakes with soy milk and can't tell the difference. A lot of the vegan cheeses are dairy free. Warning anything with casein in it is not good, since it is a milk protein. I give my son a soy supplement drink by Bright Beginnings-can order it online. 240 calories per can and has tons of nutrients. Would suggest your sister join a local allergy support group - other families have great ideas. Unfortunately, shopping at Whole Foods and Wegmans is probably in her future - which gets pricey.

Good Luck

Just a tip, store brand chocolate chips seem to be dairy free. AT least Shop Rite and Wegmans are. Cocoa butter is not a dairy product, it comes from the cocoa bean. Also, Fleischman's margarine is dairy free. Check labels, some margarines contain milk. With these small modifications you can make chocolate chip cookies with the Toll House recipe, just use dairy free margarine and chocolate chips. Also, Pillsbury icing is usually dairy free--again check the label.

It takes some getting used to. Best of luck to you and your sister.