Dairy-Free February Challenge [2011]

 Dearest Ebony:

My partner and I started a dairy-free challenge today. Why? Because I am lactose intolerant, and many people probably are without being conscious of this. Being lactose intolerant means that the enzymes in your body that break down milk products do not work well in digesting dairy products. When I consume milk products, I am often left with an achy tummy that only rest or a bowel can resolve. I have done Ultra-Sounds and nothing appears to be the problem. I even started taking lactose pills, which are overpriced for the amount required to digest dairy products. Being dairy-free is a big jump from my current diet although I am Vegetarian and my partner is 95% by association. I love cheesecake, and I have always used that reason not to be dairy free! However, there are dairy free cheesecake recipies among others. But I don't know if they are as good as dairy cheesecake.

We eat alot of cheese because we like it. ;O) But milk products also can make you bloated! And we have experienced this. Also, we have gone back to drinking alternative to cow milk such as rice, almond, and soy milk. Currently drinking soy milk as it is affordable and accessible as compared to rice or almond milk. If you like your milk creamy, it is as creamy as whole milk. I prefer rice milk as there is controverial research on soy milk and its negative affects. I will provide a link below for your information.





What does DAIRY FREE mean?


DO's   (Dairy-Free Products)                                              
                     
*Soy/Rice/Almond Milk                                          
*Dairy Free Butter                                                        
*Fruits/Veggies
*Fresh Orange Juice

* Soy Cheese
*Pasta
*Tomato Sauce
*Milk free cocoa


*Multivitamins
* Peanut Butter (If not allergic*)

DON'TS (All dairy products including...)

*Bread containing milk
*Milk chocolate
*Cheese
*Rose/creamy pasta sauces
*Cow's Milk
*Eggs
*Store bought snacks containin dairy (You can make your own dairy free snacks at home).
    *Biscuits/Cookies
    *Certain Cereals

*NOTE* This diet (way of eating) is my choice and I am in no way endorsing it however, it may do some good if you have indigestion problems. It is up to you what you put into your body. However, you are free to join in. Let me know. ;O) You can be dair free for a month starting from the day you join.

Meals of the day:

Breakie: Museli Mix Cereal/Soy Milk

Lunch (Missed it as I was working ):)

Snack: Pear/Tangerine

Tea or Dinner: Brown Rice/ Green Cabbage/Corn kernels/Peas  Stirfry (With soya sauce).

Take Care! x

-Ebony Coils <3

*For your Information: (Always encourage you to do your research and what is best for YOU:)

http://www.vegetarian.org.uk/campaigns/whitelies/dairy-free-guide.pdf

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/soy-milk-dangers.html
 
http://www.milkfree.org.uk/

http://www.dairyfreeuk.com/forum/index.php