dietary needs - LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

dietary needs - LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

1. WHAT IS IT? THE BODY CANNOT DIGEST LACTOSE/SUGAR

   • lactose is the sugar found in milk
     • avoid foods high in lactose - butter, ice cream, cheese
       • some foods have hidden lactose - biscuits, chocolate, boiled sweets, some breakfast cereals and pre-cooked ham
     • avoid or reduce the amount of cow's milk found in products

2. LACTOSE FREE FOODS

   • soya milk, almonds, nuts, coconut, potato

3. NEED TO LOOK FOR PRODUCTS LABELLED "SUITABLE FOR VEGANS", "DAIRY FREE"