FAQs
What can you eat on a dairy-free diet?
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Meat & poultry.
- Fish & seafood.
- Eggs.
- Nuts & seeds.
- Soy products, such as tofu and tempeh.
- Beans & legumes.
- Whole grains, such as quinoa and couscous.
What to cut out when going dairy-free? ›
Simply put, a dairy-free diet excludes all (or most) dairy products. This includes milk from any animal in addition to foods and drinks that contain milk, such as cheese, yogurt, butter, and cream.
Can you eat eggs on a dairy-free diet? ›
Did you know…? Eggs are still a part of a dairy-free diet. Even though they are found in the dairy section of the grocery store, eggs do not contain milk sugar and milk proteins. Eggs are safe to eat in a milk-free diet.
What tastes like milk but is dairy-free? ›
Soy milk: This option is the most consumed plant-based alternative globally, dominating more than 50% of 2018 market share. The demand for soy milk comes from its creamy texture and slightly nutty flavor, making it an excellent cooking and baking ingredient.
What happens if you suddenly stop eating dairy? ›
You may feel less bloated
Cutting dairy out of the loop means less digestive stress on your body, i.e., less bloating. But take note that as your body adjust to less dairy (then no dairy!) and more plants, you might feel some digestive discomfort. Here are some tips to handle the transition to a plant-based diet.
How to flush dairy out of your system? ›
A: To flush dairy out of your system quickly, eliminate all dairy products from your diet and load up on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and seeds. These are high in fiber and acids that help break down and push out all milk proteins from your system. Also, set aside some time to work out.
What butter is dairy-free? ›
Brands to look for are Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks and Melt Organic Vegan Butter Sticks, both plant-based and made to taste like butter. Blue Bonnet Lactose-Free sticks are made with vegetable oil and are dairy-free and gluten-free, and have the "same great taste as Blue Bonnet."
What to avoid when dairy is free? ›
Which Foods Contain Dairy?
- milk (including dry/powdered milk)
- buttermilk.
- cheese.
- yogurt.
- cream/half and half.
- ice cream.
- butter and ghee.
- pudding and custard.
What bread is dairy-free? ›
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- Young Kobras.
- Extra White GoldExtra White Gold.
- Judee's Gluten FreeJudee's Gluten Free.
- Stern's Bakery.
- Little Northern BakehouseLittle Northern Bakehouse.
- Joseph's.
- Hero.
What foods have hidden dairy? ›
Surprising Foods That Contain Milk
- Caseinates (ammonia, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium)
- Canned tuna fish.
- Chewing gum.
- Deli meat.
- Dips and salad dressings.
- Goat's milk.
- Hot dogs.
- Instant mashed potatoes.
All cow's milk products contain dairy, including:
- milk (including dry/powdered milk)
- buttermilk.
- cheese.
- yogurt.
- cream/half and half.
- ice cream.
- butter and ghee.
- pudding and custard.
Do Oreos have dairy? ›
SUMMARY. Oreo cookies are made without any animal products. However, the company that makes them says these cookies are made in facilities that handle milk. As a result, there may be traces of milk in Oreo cookies.
Does peanut butter contain dairy? ›
While it may have "butter" in the name, PB doesn't actually contain the dairy product. "Peanut butter is typically made from peanuts, salt, oil, and sometimes added sugars,” says Erin Palinksi-Wade, RD, and author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies.