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A life without cheese.

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MaizieD Sat 21-Mar-26 12:44:08

NotSpaghetti

(That was to MaizieD)

OP was talking of taking a 'lactose tablet', which I assumed was an anti lactose measure..

But does my point about veggie cheeses still stand?

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Allira Sat 21-Mar-26 12:40:19

NotSpaghetti

Harder cheeses have less lactose.
The harder and older the cheese, the less lactose it contains.

Are you thinking of lipase?

Yes.
DD can eat some Parmesan.
Goats cheese has less lactose.

However, some cheeses contain tyramine which can trigger migraines. Another member of the family has had to stop eating most cheeses for that reason.

I feel for you, cheese is such an easy go-to ingredient for lunch, versatile and a good source of protein and calcium.

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Aveline Sat 21-Mar-26 12:34:16

Oh what terrible bad luck Sago. Is there absolutely nothing to be done about it?

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NotSpaghetti Sat 21-Mar-26 11:43:45

(That was to MaizieD)

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NotSpaghetti Sat 21-Mar-26 11:43:10

Harder cheeses have less lactose.
The harder and older the cheese, the less lactose it contains.

Are you thinking of lipase?

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J52 Sat 21-Mar-26 11:40:16

Oh poor you. I once did a diet ( no idea why ) that banned cheese. It was the only thing I craved. Diet didn’t last long.

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NotSpaghetti Sat 21-Mar-26 11:38:29

I think your taste buds may change over time Sago and you will become more accepting.

Is this a medically determined thing or have you found out by eating it?

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MaizieD Sat 21-Mar-26 11:37:31

Couldn't you try vegetarian cheeses which are lactose free?

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Mel1967 Sat 21-Mar-26 11:32:58

🧀 A life without cheese; would not be worth living 🧀

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Sago Sat 21-Mar-26 11:29:05

As a child growing up we never had cheese in the house as my Mother didn’t like it.

When visiting friends and relatives if cheese was on the menu I was thrilled.
I still remember my first ever cheese on toast, just delicious.

A cheeseboard is a thing of joy, Epoisses, Camembert, mature cheddar, I love it all.

Unfortunately I have developed a severe intolerance to all cheese and particularly cooked cheese, I was taking a lactase tablet before indulging but these are no longer working.

No more cheesy fish pies, pizza, soufflé or smearing Brie on warm bread.

The thought of life without cheese is actually quite daunting.

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