Video: How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Peer reviewed by Dr Sarah JarvisLast updated by Rose Constantine Smith, ANutrLast updated 25 Jun 2018
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Having an intolerance to lactose means that your digestive system struggles to process foods containing lactose. Our experts take a look at what this could mean for you.
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How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
How do you know if you're intolerant to dairy?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
Can I eat any dairy if I'm lactose intolerant?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
How can I eat healthily if I'm intolerant to lactose?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
What should I eat if I'm breastfeeding and my child has cow's milk allergy?
Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
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Allergies, blood and immune system
What can you eat if you're lactose intolerant?
Lactose intolerance is a condition in which there is not enough lactase in the body. Lactase is the chemical (enzyme) that breaks down (digests) 'milk sugar' (lactose) in the body. It is common in adults and it can vary in severity.
by Dr Jan Sambrook, MRCGP
Allergies, blood and immune system
Which foods should you avoid if you have a soy allergy?
A soy allergy occurs when your body reacts to soy protein. A lot of products contain soy, meaning it can be hard to avoid it completely. So, we've got all the tips on what to avoid and the symptoms to look out for in a reaction.
by Emily Jane Bashforth
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Rose Constantine Smith, ANutr
Nutritionist
BSc (Hons), ANutr
Rose has authored for several publications including The Healthy Food Guide and is a Nutrition and Wellbeing Manager for The Good Eating Co.
About the reviewerView full bio
Dr Sarah Jarvis
Clinical Consultant
MA (Cantab), BM, BCh (Oxon), DRCOG, FRCGP, MBE
After training in medicine at Cambridge and Oxford, Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE became a GP.
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