Sophia Garcia13 said:As I get older, my lactose intolerance is getting worse.
For those of you dealing with this, which specific types of yogurt and cheese—brands included—can I actually eat without issues?
Mu lactose-free yogurt, 1.6% fat, 500g container, made by Dairy Farmers of America. It’s always in stock at Target, $2.75. I've been buying it for years, and the bad news is it's never on sale. They used to carry it at Kroger, but they don't anymore.
When it comes to cheese, stick to hard cheeses like aged cheddar or parmesan. You'll have fewer issues with those than soft ones, like Cheddar. The same goes for frozen pizzas or lasagna—they're usually loaded with cheap Cheddar that acts like a laxative and leaves you bloated and cramping for two days.
If you really crave something with lactose or find yourself at a birthday party, celebration, or wedding where you just can't resist the food, I recommend these tablets. The pack comes with 90 capsules, enough for 90 lactose-heavy meals. They work on the lactose, milk proteins, and fats. Prices vary, but right now they are $29 including shipping to the US.
The instructions say one capsule is equivalent to one glass of milk. In my case, since I'm totally intolerant, it's not quite that much, but it works great for a small amount of cream, milk, or yogurt, or maybe a meal with cream sauce. Same thing applies to a cappuccino, a small pudding, etc.