"Cheats" for Lactose Intolerant People

​Lactose intolerance is very common in many parts of the world, and can range in severity. For those who are not on the extreme side, there are small cheats that can allow you to enjoy your dairy fix. ​

Replace Butter with Ghee or clarified Butter or Buffalo Butter/GheeLactase enzyme:
This is commonly sold in any supplement or health food store. People who are lactose intolerant are lacking in "lactase" the enzyme to break down lactose (milk sugar). Take 2 pills with a SMALL serving of dairy. Do not overdue it, especially if it if your first time having dairy in a long time.

Certain cheeses can be more tolerable:
Aged, hard cheeses: Raw is usually better

• Cheddar
• Parmesan
• Gruyere

Avoid soft cheeses like: 

• Cream cheese
• Brie
• Ricotta cheese

These have a higher volume of lactose in them
*Again, small portions are key, I would only do maximum 2-3 pieces of cheddar on a cheat day.

Raw milk cheese has good bacteria, that can help break down lactose. Pasturized cheese looses this bacteria. Pasturization is a controversial subject, but for lactose intolerant people, raw cheese is worth a try.

Replace Butter with Ghee or Buffalo Butter/Buffalo Ghee

Ghee or clarified butter can be made or purchased.

*Many people are less reactive to ghee since the casein, or the protein is removed.
*Many people are not reactive to milk from Buffalo since it is less prevalent in their diet and have had less exposure over a lifetime.

Pay close attention on the way your body reacts over the next 48 hours.

Give your body a few days, and up to a week to recover after eating dairy. If there are no noticeable side effects, or mild discomfort you can try it again- it's all up to you!

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List of Lactose Percentages