Primary Intolerance: Dairy

 

Not your mom, not your milk…

So, you have dairy as your primary intolerance. 10 years ago, we would feel for you. These days, the amount of dairy alternatives are endless. Cheese, milk, ice cream, yogurt. You name a dairy product, and we can guarantee you there is an alternative for it.

There are some additives in non diary products that you will have to watch for, but plenty of brands that are tested and approved for the diary intolerant.

 

Below you will find your list of items to avoid, as well as amazing substitutions so that you don’t feel as though you are missing anything at all.  

By cutting out foods that contain your intolerance, you’ll glean benefits from one of the greatest tools in preventative medicine, actionably reducing current inflammation, laying the foundation for a thriving future ahead. Rooted in over a century of clinical application, we’re confident that full avoidance will reap wonderful rewards for you and your body, so take the deep dive and read on while with our following supports, we aim to make your transition as seamless as possible.

Foods, Spices and Additives to

AVOID

Foods, raw and cooked:

Butter

Buttermilk

Cheese

Cottage Cheese

Cream

Cream Cheese

Ghee

Ice Cream

Kefir

Milk

Sour Cream

Yogurt

Additives:

Caseinate

Lactylate

Calcium Caseinate

Calcium Diphosphate

Calcium Proprionate

Casein

Lactic Acid (Some vegan options OK)

Lactobacillus Cultures

Lactoferrin

Lactose

Probiotics

Sodium Caseinate

Tricalcium Phosphate

Whey

Foods That Commonly Contain Dairy

These are foods that you will want to pay close attention to. Read the labels intently referencing the above ‘avoid’ list or ask the establishment for their ingredient list.

  • Boxed Leafy Greens (Lactobacillus)

  • Breads (Calcium Proprionate)

  • Baked Goods

  • Chips and Crackers

  • Chocolate

  • Frozen Meat (Lactoferrin)

  • Non-Dairy Cheese and Yogurt (Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus, Tricalcium Phosphate, Calcium Diphosphate)

  • Non-Dairy Ice Cream and Milk (tricalcium phosphate, calcium diphosphate)

  • Restaurant Prepared Steak

  • Lattes

  • Toast

  • Candy

  • Protein Powders and Bars (whey)

  • Smoothies

Substitutions

BASIC SUBSTITUTIONS

Milk Sub: Homemade nut milks, canned coconut milk

Butter Sub: Oils – Avocado, Coconut, Olive, etc. or Earth Balance

Cream Sub: Coconut Cream, Cashew Cream

Cheese Sub: Non-Dairy Cheese, Nut Cheese, Nutritional Yeast

 Ice Cream Sub:  Sorbet, Banana Ice Cream, Coconut Bliss Ice Creams

 Salad Dressing Sub: Olive Oil and Balsamic, Vinaigrettes (read the label)

 

PRODUCT DATABASE

The Carroll Institute has put together a constantly evolving database that shows approved products for each intolerance. Follow our How To video below should you find it difficult to navigate.