On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:39:02 -0300, Gabby > wrote:
>
> Yes, some can, some can't -- it all depends on how deficient in lactase they
> are. Some cheeses like cheddar have very little lactose so are better
> tolerated than a straight glass of milk.

I've heard that harder cheeses (like parmesan) sometimes don't
have as negative of an effect on lactose-intolerant people for the same
reason. But it's definitely something that will vary from person to person.
Some people seem more sensitive than others, that's for sure.

My younger sister has recently begun having problems with milk that
was never an issue for her before. I don't know she is with cheese or yogurt,
yet. (She rarely eats the latter, anyway.) Small doses of milk seem all
right, but more than that and she regrets it. So for now... soy milk in her
cereal. The other day she informed me that cinnamon toast crunch with
cappucino soy milk was great. I think my teeth just retreated a millimeter or
so back into my gums just thinking about it. ;P

Ariane