Do you know how much dairy your body can handle? I do. It's important to know how much dairy your specific body can take. I know that the only dairy product, so far, that I can handle is butter. The reason is that there isn't much lactose in butter, so that's why my body can handle it. (http://paleohacks.com/questions/87374/does-butter-contain-lactose#axzz2JIOw7LHh)
     As a test, try to have a small amount of something with lactose in it, like butter or yogurt and see how your body reacts. If you have no ill effects, than your body can take it.

Eating out tonight? Here are some tips on how to stay dairy free while eating out.

1. Try to get something that probably doesn't have dairy in it. (grilled chicken with rice and vegetables for example) 

2. If your not sure, ask them what's in the food you are ordering. That way, you're sure you know you can eat it with out consequences. 

3. Ask if the server can take out or substitute an ingredient in your meal. For example, order your pasta with a tomato sauce instead of a cream sauce. 

4. If ordering salad or soups, try to choose the lighter version. (Caesar dressing instead of ranch, chilli instead of tomato soup) 

5. Skip the cheese. If you get a dish without dairy, and they ask if you want cheese on that, say no. It's better not to ruin a good thing. 

6. Choose a restaurant with dairy free options. Choose a place that caters to allergies, vegan, and vegetarians. If you can't find a place like that, see if they can allow you to bring your own food in. 

If you want some more dairy free tips when eating out, visit this site (http://www.godairyfree.org/eating-out) 

Restaurants That Have Dairy Free Options

1. Good Eats (This place has dairy free cheese, as well as other dairy free options) 

2. Cold Stone Creamery (They have dairy-free sorbets and smoothies) 

3. Bonefish Grill (diary-free bread, sauces that don't have dairy in them and are willing to make your meal dairy free if necessary) 

4. Chipotle (just don't get cheese or sour cream on your tacos or taco bowl and your good to go) 

5. TGI Fridays (they have an allergies menu and most dishes can have the dairy taken off (ok, no cheese or cream) 

For more options, visit this site: http://www.godairyfree.org/eating-out/restaurants. It lets you find restaurants based on where you live. 

Food Shopping with Dairy in Mind

      To answer the previous questions I posted, Oreos do have dairy in them (Chocolate is one of the ingredients) (http://www.nabiscoworld.com/Brands/ProductInformation.aspx?Product=4400000820)
It's better to check the label and know you can eat it than eat it and suffer the consequences later. Food is sneaky. Some foods that you don't think would contain milk do, such as Pop-Tarts. When you shopping, read the label carefully to make sure there are no milk products in what you are about to buy. I know it might be a little annoying but it will be worth it in the end.
      Here's a list of hidden milk products that might be in your favorite foods:

• Cream
• Whey
• Dry Milk Powder
• Dry Milk Solids
• Casein
• Custard
• Curds
• Caseinate 
• Calcium Caseinate 
• Buttermilk
• Lactulose 
• Nougat
• Ghee  

These ingredients are pretty sneaky. To find more ingredients to look out for, visit this site: http://www.godairyfree.org/dairy-free-grocery-shopping-guide/dairy-ingredient-list-2.