True False 2. If I have lactose intolerance, I can't tolerate any milk or dairy products at all. True False 3. If I have the symptoms of lactose intolerance, I should consult a physician and avoid diagnosing myself. There are still some dairy products you may be able to eat without the symptoms.
Cheese is often well tolerated.
More than half the amount of lactose is removed when cheese is made . Aged, hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Colby, Swiss and Parmesan are low in lactose which makes it easier to digest. Yogurt is another dairy product that can be digested without the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Some people can tolerate one to two cups of milk a day . The trick is to drink it with other foods.