Article written by Health and Wellness Center
Many people have removed most of the dairy out of their daily routine at ho Dairy is often harder to spot within prepared foods. Foods prepared in restaurants often have butter, margarine, or milk ingredients. It is safe to assume that most desserts, puddings, and breads sold in local restaurants’ have dairy in the ingredients. Some restaurants’ do offer an ingredient list that can be read before making a decision on what to purchase. Viewing the restaurant’s website is one way to read over the ingredients before actually arriving for the meal.
Order cheese on the side when ordering a salad or another combination dish to ensure that dairy is omitted from the dish. Always read through the descriptions of all menu items before making a selection. Some dairy items will not be removable from the finished dish because the food is frozen and reheated at the restaurant. Never assume that restaurant dishes are all being prepared from scratch.
Avoid white sauces over vegetables and in pasta dishes when dining out. Soups with a creamy base usually have some type of dairy lurking within the mixture. When rolls are brought out to the tables ask if butter can be placed on the side instead of directly onto the bread. If fast food is eaten on a regular basis obtain a hand held copy of their food facts. Keep this information in the car so that it can be quickly accessed before placing a fast food order. Use these tips when eating away from home on a dairy free diet.