Dairy & Eggs Guide: Nutritional Value, Allergies & Use

Lactose intolerance and casein sensitivities require careful management through probiotic dairy alternatives and mineral-optimized protein sources.

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Dairy Products & Sinus Drainage

Dairy products have been blamed for excess mucus production in the sinuses, but milk does not increase sinus drainage. If you develop sinus drainage after consuming dairy products, you may have a minor milk allergy.

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Eggs and Gastritis

You may have to avoid eating eggs if you consistently develop symptoms of gastritis, which is an inflammation in the lining of the stomach. Gastritis may be the result of an egg allergy, an egg intolerance or food poisoning.

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A Gassy Stomach and Cottage Cheese

A gassy stomach that develops from eating cottage cheese is most likely the result of lactose intolerance. If you notice that whenever you eat cottage cheese and other diary products, you develop gas, bloating and diarrhea, you need to talk with your doctor.

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Eczema & Eggs

Eggs have no effect on eczema unless the patient has an allergy to eggs. An egg allergy can cause increased levels of histamine in the body, which leads to an outbreak of eczema. Eczema is a chronic skin condition causes welts, blisters and severely itchy skin, according to MedlinePlus.

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Which Foods Should You Avoid if Allergic to Egg Whites?

An egg allergy is one of the most common food-related allergies among young children, but can affect anyone at any age, according to KidsHealth.org. If you’ve been diagnosed with an allergy to egg whites, you should avoid all products containing eggs.

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Ricotta Cheese and Lactose

Not everyone can digest lactose, the sugar found in dairy products. This sugar is unable to be absorbed by the body because it is too complex. Lactose needs to simplify into galactose and glucose for it to be successfully absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Can I Eat Some Yogurt With Gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis is a broad medical term that covers the stomach flu, general inflammation of the digestive tract and food poisoning. As the body fights off the infectious disease, consuming a diet that is bland and promotes bulk-forming stools can help ease your symptoms.

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Cheese Allergy & Rash

A rash that develops after you eat cheese may be a sign of an allergic reaction. Cheese is primarily made from milk, enzymes and sometimes mold. If you’re allergic to cheese, make an appointment with an allergist for testing to determine the cause of the allergic reaction. Most likely, you are allergic to milk or mold.

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Food Poisoning With Cottage Cheese

Food poisoning from cottage cheese is likely if you’ve eating cottage cheese that is sour. Dairy products have a certain shelf-life before they spoil and grow harmful bacteria, which produce toxins.

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Blue Cheese & Inflammation

If eating blue cheese causes inflammation to develop anywhere in your body, make an appointment with your doctor because you may have an allergy to one or more of its ingredients. Blue cheese contains two highly allergenic substances: milk and mold.

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Scrambled Eggs & Digestion

Scrambled eggs can cause various digestive complications if you have an allergy or intolerance with eggs. Scrambled eggs are typically made with other ingredients, such as milk, cheese and butter, which could be the source of your symptoms.

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Eggs and Digestion

Eggs do not cause any digestive problems for most adults, unless you have an underlying digestive condition. If you suffer from an egg allergy, egg intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome, you may not be able to consume eggs without developing adverse reactions.

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