Someone with a dairy allergy can safely eat a variety of foods that do not contain milk or milk-derived ingredients. These include:
- Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, or canned without milk products).
- Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs prepared without milk or milk products.
- Grains such as rice, pasta (without dairy-based sauces), bread (without milk), and cereals.
- Dairy substitutes like soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, oat milk, coconut milk, hemp milk, and cashew milk.
- Dairy-free cheeses made from soy or nuts.
- Legumes like beans and lentils.
- Nuts and seeds.
- Oils and fats such as vegetable oil, coconut oil, lard, and dairy-free margarine.
- Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and spices (checking labels for hidden dairy).
- Dairy-free desserts like sorbet and dairy-free ice cream.
- Foods naturally free of dairy, avoiding all products containing milk proteins, whey, casein, butter, cream, or lactose.
It is important for someone with a dairy allergy to avoid all dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, cream, and any ingredient derived from milk protein, as these can trigger allergic reactions. Reading food labels carefully is essential to avoid hidden dairy ingredients in processed foods.
