Annie is allergic to dairy products. If it’s called “creamy”, “dulce de leche”, or “cheesy”, it’s probably not a good idea for her to eat it. Allergy is not the same as intolerance. Lactose intolerance is a condition of lacking the proper enzyme, lactase, in one’s stomach to digest cow’s milk’s lactose. Allergy means one’s body thinks it’s under attack. Both intolerance and allergy have a lot of similar effects on the body, gross and uncomfortable, but the main difference is that a lactose intolerant person can take Lactaid–pills containing lactase enzymes–or their generic brand name and avoid the effects.
So what’s a girl to do when she loves “creamy”, “dulce de leche”, and “cheesy” dishes? Hunt for alternatives like her life depends on it. Also avoiding health stores like Whole Foods so that her paycheck stays in her bank account a little longer.
On the West Coast, she’s found Fred Meyers carries the most non-dairy friendly items for better prices. QFC also carries some products. In case you were curious, these are both owned by Kroger.
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