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An elimination diet can be very tough. It's nice to have support. I know; I really couldn't have survived this diet without the support I received from fellow or former eliminators. So I created this blog to help you with your own elimination diet. You can also comment on this blog if you have tips or tricks to share. So come on in and join the conversation...

I want to say right up front I am not a doctor nor could I have done this with out a doctor's help. I sincerely recommend you identify a medical/nutritional professional who is familiar with the elimination diet to guide you through this process. The health information contained in this blog is not intended as medical advice and should not be considered a substitute for appropriate medical care. Seattle locals please seek assistance at Bastyr Center for Natural Health.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Avoiding Cows Milk

Ingredients containing milk (source: http://www.cpnonline.org/CRS/CRS/pa_milkalle_pep.htm)

Foods and ingredients that contain milk:
  • Milk (including milk from other animals such as goat)
  • Yogurt
  • Cheese
  • Cottage cheese
  • Half & half
  • Cream
  • Sour cream and solids
  • Casein
  • Whey products
  • Butter, butterfat, butter oil, natural butter flavor, butter solids
  • Artificial butter flavor
  • Ingredients that begin with "lact" such as lactose, lactate, lactalbumin, and lactic acid
  • Chocolate
  • Custard
  • Ghee
  • Nougat
  • Caramel
  • Fat replacers such as Simplesse
  • Hydrolyzed milk
  • High protein powders and flours often contain milk proteins

Artificial and natural flavorings such as for meat, poultry, canned fish, and potato chips.
Reading labels to avoid allergens has become a lot easier. Foods that contain milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, or soy products must list the food in plain language on the ingredient list. For example, casein (milk). These possible allergens must be listed even if they are part of a flavoring, coloring, or spice blend.

Milk products are a primary source of calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin D. It is important to either take supplements or substitute foods high in these nutrients.

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