Going without milk and other dairy products can help you to exercise control over lactose intolerance.  A lactose free food is  basically a dairy free one too as it is milk that contains lactose, the milk fat. There are several options that serve as alternatives nowadays, and you might find yourself literally spoilt for choice when it comes to buying them. Read on for more details.

How to Buy Lactose Free Foods

• The best bet would be to make a beeline for fresh produces, the ones without any kind of additives or preservatives. Choose the freshest vegetables and fruits that you can find while stockingup on poultry, meat, and eggs.
   
• Do not really fall for the old con-processed foods. Meat and other products may look safe enough but if you read the labels carefully, you might just find them containing preservatives and other additives that include dairy products.
   
• French fries, canned soups, candies, chocolates and eve vitamin supplements contain milk products so it is necessary for you to educate yourself on the art of reading food labels.
   
• Opt for soy or rice products if you find yourself craving for milk in some form or the other. They make excellent additions to breakfast foods and will help you to stay healthy in the long run.  You can also give yourself a treat by picking up your favorite brand of dark or semi-sweet chocolate that has absolutely no hint of dairy in it.
   
• Breads and confections might seem to be divorced from milk products but then looks can be deceptive indeed! Most of them contain butter or cheese, if not milk and you would have to exercise caution while checking them out at the supermarket.  The kosher breads labeled as parve can certainly provide an answer to your problem. Organic breads are also dairy free usually and you can satiate your urge to eat bread by selecting an entire range of exotic breads like the tortillas, pitas or the India Naan.
   
• Fruit and vegetable juices along with alcoholic beverages in the form of beer and rum do not contain lactose. Stick to them while refraining from all froth filled milk shakes and cocktails and choose to end your meal with soy desserts or lactose free alternatives.

The best way to learn about the basics of a lactose free diet would be to drop into a health food outlet or an organic food shop. You are likely to find everything of your choice there as you return home content after buying lactose free food items that will keep you healthy.

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