Add gravies and sauces to foods in liberal amounts. If you are unable to digest fat , consult with your physician or dietitian for alternative fat sources. Supplements containing medium-chain triglycerides are often recommended for this purpose. Symptoms include bloating , gas, and diarrhea immediately after ingesting lactose-containing foods. People with lactose intolerance have trouble digesting the sugar in milk.
Lactose intolerance is due to an inability to produce lactase, the enzyme that digests milk.
The wall of the gastrointestinal tract produces this enzyme. Cultured dairy products such as yogurt , cheeses, and buttermilk will have less lactose as the active cultures help to digest it. You may be able tolerate small amounts of lactose occasionally. You may have to restrict lactose entirely from the diet until you have fully recovered from your cancer therapy. Ordinarily food is partially digested in the stomach, then released gradually in small amounts into the digestive tract.