Tuesday, Jan. 7th Office Closures & Changes
The Laurel Endoscopy Center 7350 Van Dusen Rd, Suite 230, Laurel, MD 20707 will be closed. Appointments will be rescheduled.
All appointments at Laurel Doctors' Office 7350 Van Dusen Road, Suite 410, Laurel, MD 20707 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Columbia Doctors' Office 5500 Knoll North Drive, Suite 460, Columbia, MD 21045 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Rockville Doctors' Office Shady Grove Rd. 15001 Shady Grove Road, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Germantown Doctors' Office 20528 Boland Farm Road, Suite 201, Germantown, MD 20876 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Olney Doctors' Office 3415 Olandwood Court, Suite 101, Olney, MD 20832 will be converted to telehealth
All appointments at Silver Spring Doctors' Office 10801 Lockwood Drive, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901 will be converted to telehealth
Chevy Chase Doctors' Office 5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T-90, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 will open at 9:30 a.m.
Washington, D.C. Doctors' Office 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 3010, Washington, D.C. 20006 will open at 9:30 a.m.
North Bethesda Doctors' Office 6100 Executive Boulevard, Suite 301, North Bethesda, MD 20852 will open at 9:30 a.m.
National Harbor Doctors’ Office 125 Potomac Passage, Suite 250, National Harbor, MD 20745 will open at 9:30 a.m.
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Lactose Free Diet
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What is it?
Lactose intolerance is the inability or insufficient ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose intolerance cannot be prevented, but its’ symptoms and effects can be reduced or eliminated by following a lactose free diet, described below.
Food Recommendations
Although lactose intolerance cannot be prevented, its symptoms and effects can be reversed or controlled with a lactose-free diet. As with any special diet, there are certain foods to avoid to maintain a healthy, balanced digestive system.
Foods To Avoid
Dairy Products
- Milk, cream
- Whipped cream
- Sour cream
- Cream cheese
- Yogurt
- Butter
- Processed and natural cheeses
- Ice cream
Baked Goods
- Prepared breads
- Muffins
- Buttermilk biscuits
Certain Prepared Foods
- Creamed vegetables
Breaded or battered meat - Fish, or vegetables with cream sauces
- Chowders and cream soups
Speak with your care provider for the recommendations on foods to avoid.
Safe Foods
Fruits and Vegetables
- All fresh fruits
- All fresh vegetables
Whole Grains
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Oats
- Barley
- Whole wheat products
Meat, Poultry, and Fish
- Fresh, unprocessed meat
- Fresh poultry
- Fresh fish
Speak with your care provider for the recommendations on safe foods.
