A liquid/soft diet for the lactose-intolerant

[Guest guest]

With jaw surgery becoming more of an impending reality (lower adv.

next winter), I've been getting organized .... I've started a binder

with all of my braces and surgery info, and I have a growing list of

items needed and foods on my PDA. In looking at the soft-food diets

out there, it seems they are very heavy on dairy. Milk is often the

only protein source listed. Since I'm lactose-intolerant, I have been

brainstorming alternatives. Also, I am going to be away from home for

my surgery, so I especially need ideas that can be ordered in

restaurants or easily prepared in a hotel room. I definitely plan to

order the Zip N Squeeze.

I would love additional suggestions! Here's the list I have so far:

Soup/broth

Tofu

Soy milk

Soy creamer

Polenta/grits

Vienna sausages

Hot dogs (blended)

Baked potato

Tiny pasta noodles

Pasta w/pesto (blended)

Refried beans

Black beans (blended)

Mashed potatoes

Gravy

Butter

Peanut butter (blend w/soymilk and honey)

Canned mushrooms (blended)

Odwalla smoothees

Soy protein powder

Soy protein drink mixes

Whey protein isolate

Mac and real cheese

Spaghetti squash

Veggies (blended)

Fruit

Avocado

Grains (quinoa?)

Soy yogurt