You may be able to eat a small amount of some foods with lactose. For example, you may be able to eat cheese or yogurt, but not drink milk. Aged cheeses, like cheddar and Swiss, have very little lactose. Or you may be able to eat some prepared foods.
Why am I lactose intolerant but can eat cheese?
ATTENTION ALL LACTOSE INTOLERANT PEOPLE: YOU CAN EAT CHEESE! Because cheesemaking converts lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid. Any cheese aged 2 mo. or more is virtually lactose-free.
Can you be lactose intolerant to cheese but not milk?
Diet Changes You may notice that you are able to tolerate cheese but not ice cream, or yogurt but not milk, for example. 13 It is perfectly fine to consume the foods and drinks that don't cause you any problems, while avoiding the products that do.
Why can I eat cheese and ice cream but not milk?
Different dairy products have different amounts of lactose. Hard cheeses, like Swiss, parmesan, and cheddar have less lactose and don't usually cause symptoms. Ice cream and milk have the most lactose. Ice cream also has a high-fat content, which may allow you to enjoy it without symptoms.
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