Cutting Out Dairy

LeneSouthAfrica · Oct 20, 2007

I have also benefited from cutting out the dairy, but i think it important to look at diet as a whole. It took about 3 dairy-free weeks before i improved, it did not happen immediately so be patient (actually i felt worse initially). I also avoid sugar and gluten - incl wheat, oats, rye - and this has helped my tummy a lot - no more bloating and gas at all. I have not lost any weight on my new diet. I use rice milk - ok for taste and calories but spikes blood sugar so use in moderation, or combine with fat. Tastes gross in tea, so i do herbal teas and water. To make up for the calcium, protein and nutrients found in milk I include other foods like:
*sesame seed butter (tahini) - super high in calcium, fat and protein. I use it as a dip with fruit or cooked butternut cubes, or bake with it. I eat this daily. Also use toasted sesame seeds a lot.
*hazelnut 'cereal' - roast hazelnuts in oven for 5 min, remove skins, ground fine in food processor, add rice milk powder (plain or flavoured) and hot water and eat as a cereal. hazelnuts are about 60% fat and high protein, so I take about 3 times as many enzymes with a big bowl of this!
These are just a few ideas, there really are many alternatives if you just take the time to do research - google recipes but include the word 'vegan' in the search, and you will find delicious nutritious adapted diary-egg-free recipes for any possible dish, to which you can always add meat if you like. Often these recipes are also sugar and wheat-free, as vegans tend to know about food allergies. If you don't include the word 'vegan' and instead search for 'gluten-dairy-sugar free' you will find lots of low fat cardboard 'diet' recipes. There are challenges to eating this way, but then CF is a challenge and this makes a difference in my health so I do it.

LeneSouthAfrica · Oct 20, 2007

I have also benefited from cutting out the dairy, but i think it important to look at diet as a whole. It took about 3 dairy-free weeks before i improved, it did not happen immediately so be patient (actually i felt worse initially). I also avoid sugar and gluten - incl wheat, oats, rye - and this has helped my tummy a lot - no more bloating and gas at all. I have not lost any weight on my new diet. I use rice milk - ok for taste and calories but spikes blood sugar so use in moderation, or combine with fat. Tastes gross in tea, so i do herbal teas and water. To make up for the calcium, protein and nutrients found in milk I include other foods like:
*sesame seed butter (tahini) - super high in calcium, fat and protein. I use it as a dip with fruit or cooked butternut cubes, or bake with it. I eat this daily. Also use toasted sesame seeds a lot.
*hazelnut 'cereal' - roast hazelnuts in oven for 5 min, remove skins, ground fine in food processor, add rice milk powder (plain or flavoured) and hot water and eat as a cereal. hazelnuts are about 60% fat and high protein, so I take about 3 times as many enzymes with a big bowl of this!
These are just a few ideas, there really are many alternatives if you just take the time to do research - google recipes but include the word 'vegan' in the search, and you will find delicious nutritious adapted diary-egg-free recipes for any possible dish, to which you can always add meat if you like. Often these recipes are also sugar and wheat-free, as vegans tend to know about food allergies. If you don't include the word 'vegan' and instead search for 'gluten-dairy-sugar free' you will find lots of low fat cardboard 'diet' recipes. There are challenges to eating this way, but then CF is a challenge and this makes a difference in my health so I do it.

LeneSouthAfrica · Oct 20, 2007

I have also benefited from cutting out the dairy, but i think it important to look at diet as a whole. It took about 3 dairy-free weeks before i improved, it did not happen immediately so be patient (actually i felt worse initially). I also avoid sugar and gluten - incl wheat, oats, rye - and this has helped my tummy a lot - no more bloating and gas at all. I have not lost any weight on my new diet. I use rice milk - ok for taste and calories but spikes blood sugar so use in moderation, or combine with fat. Tastes gross in tea, so i do herbal teas and water. To make up for the calcium, protein and nutrients found in milk I include other foods like:
*sesame seed butter (tahini) - super high in calcium, fat and protein. I use it as a dip with fruit or cooked butternut cubes, or bake with it. I eat this daily. Also use toasted sesame seeds a lot.
*hazelnut 'cereal' - roast hazelnuts in oven for 5 min, remove skins, ground fine in food processor, add rice milk powder (plain or flavoured) and hot water and eat as a cereal. hazelnuts are about 60% fat and high protein, so I take about 3 times as many enzymes with a big bowl of this!
These are just a few ideas, there really are many alternatives if you just take the time to do research - google recipes but include the word 'vegan' in the search, and you will find delicious nutritious adapted diary-egg-free recipes for any possible dish, to which you can always add meat if you like. Often these recipes are also sugar and wheat-free, as vegans tend to know about food allergies. If you don't include the word 'vegan' and instead search for 'gluten-dairy-sugar free' you will find lots of low fat cardboard 'diet' recipes. There are challenges to eating this way, but then CF is a challenge and this makes a difference in my health so I do it.

LeneSouthAfrica · Oct 20, 2007

I have also benefited from cutting out the dairy, but i think it important to look at diet as a whole. It took about 3 dairy-free weeks before i improved, it did not happen immediately so be patient (actually i felt worse initially). I also avoid sugar and gluten - incl wheat, oats, rye - and this has helped my tummy a lot - no more bloating and gas at all. I have not lost any weight on my new diet. I use rice milk - ok for taste and calories but spikes blood sugar so use in moderation, or combine with fat. Tastes gross in tea, so i do herbal teas and water. To make up for the calcium, protein and nutrients found in milk I include other foods like:
*sesame seed butter (tahini) - super high in calcium, fat and protein. I use it as a dip with fruit or cooked butternut cubes, or bake with it. I eat this daily. Also use toasted sesame seeds a lot.
*hazelnut 'cereal' - roast hazelnuts in oven for 5 min, remove skins, ground fine in food processor, add rice milk powder (plain or flavoured) and hot water and eat as a cereal. hazelnuts are about 60% fat and high protein, so I take about 3 times as many enzymes with a big bowl of this!
These are just a few ideas, there really are many alternatives if you just take the time to do research - google recipes but include the word 'vegan' in the search, and you will find delicious nutritious adapted diary-egg-free recipes for any possible dish, to which you can always add meat if you like. Often these recipes are also sugar and wheat-free, as vegans tend to know about food allergies. If you don't include the word 'vegan' and instead search for 'gluten-dairy-sugar free' you will find lots of low fat cardboard 'diet' recipes. There are challenges to eating this way, but then CF is a challenge and this makes a difference in my health so I do it.

LeneSouthAfrica · Oct 20, 2007

I have also benefited from cutting out the dairy, but i think it important to look at diet as a whole. It took about 3 dairy-free weeks before i improved, it did not happen immediately so be patient (actually i felt worse initially). I also avoid sugar and gluten - incl wheat, oats, rye - and this has helped my tummy a lot - no more bloating and gas at all. I have not lost any weight on my new diet. I use rice milk - ok for taste and calories but spikes blood sugar so use in moderation, or combine with fat. Tastes gross in tea, so i do herbal teas and water. To make up for the calcium, protein and nutrients found in milk I include other foods like:
*sesame seed butter (tahini) - super high in calcium, fat and protein. I use it as a dip with fruit or cooked butternut cubes, or bake with it. I eat this daily. Also use toasted sesame seeds a lot.
*hazelnut 'cereal' - roast hazelnuts in oven for 5 min, remove skins, ground fine in food processor, add rice milk powder (plain or flavoured) and hot water and eat as a cereal. hazelnuts are about 60% fat and high protein, so I take about 3 times as many enzymes with a big bowl of this!
These are just a few ideas, there really are many alternatives if you just take the time to do research - google recipes but include the word 'vegan' in the search, and you will find delicious nutritious adapted diary-egg-free recipes for any possible dish, to which you can always add meat if you like. Often these recipes are also sugar and wheat-free, as vegans tend to know about food allergies. If you don't include the word 'vegan' and instead search for 'gluten-dairy-sugar free' you will find lots of low fat cardboard 'diet' recipes. There are challenges to eating this way, but then CF is a challenge and this makes a difference in my health so I do it.

Foody · Oct 21, 2007

My son was dairy free up until this summer. He had a mild allergic reaction when he ate dairy so we did allergy elimination technique (NAET) on him. This has stopped the allergic reaction but he has been noticeably more "junky" this past few months. I am going to cut it out again and see what happens because it may just be the mucus factor you all are speaking about regardless of the allergy being gone. It has been nice to add the yogurts and kefirs, but he did fine without them before. We'll see.

I have alot of dairy free, high calorie recipes on the site below if you are interested in ways to keep calories up without dairy. Some great ideas from Lene...coconut milk is a great one and freezing nut milks (almond/hazelnut) in small batches for "milk shakes" can really taste awesome. Frozen nut milk, ground almonds, ground flax seeds, banana, cocoa powder, agave/honey, and blend...yum.

Fruity, often our bodies crave what we are allergic too or have trouble with...there is a reason...I can't seem to recall it at the moment. The withdrawal may be a healing response to getting it out of your diet. It can take up to 21 days to clear the dairy proteins from your system. I have gone off of it and felt tons better, especially during allergy season.

Foody · Oct 21, 2007

My son was dairy free up until this summer. He had a mild allergic reaction when he ate dairy so we did allergy elimination technique (NAET) on him. This has stopped the allergic reaction but he has been noticeably more "junky" this past few months. I am going to cut it out again and see what happens because it may just be the mucus factor you all are speaking about regardless of the allergy being gone. It has been nice to add the yogurts and kefirs, but he did fine without them before. We'll see.

I have alot of dairy free, high calorie recipes on the site below if you are interested in ways to keep calories up without dairy. Some great ideas from Lene...coconut milk is a great one and freezing nut milks (almond/hazelnut) in small batches for "milk shakes" can really taste awesome. Frozen nut milk, ground almonds, ground flax seeds, banana, cocoa powder, agave/honey, and blend...yum.

Fruity, often our bodies crave what we are allergic too or have trouble with...there is a reason...I can't seem to recall it at the moment. The withdrawal may be a healing response to getting it out of your diet. It can take up to 21 days to clear the dairy proteins from your system. I have gone off of it and felt tons better, especially during allergy season.

Foody · Oct 21, 2007

My son was dairy free up until this summer. He had a mild allergic reaction when he ate dairy so we did allergy elimination technique (NAET) on him. This has stopped the allergic reaction but he has been noticeably more "junky" this past few months. I am going to cut it out again and see what happens because it may just be the mucus factor you all are speaking about regardless of the allergy being gone. It has been nice to add the yogurts and kefirs, but he did fine without them before. We'll see.

I have alot of dairy free, high calorie recipes on the site below if you are interested in ways to keep calories up without dairy. Some great ideas from Lene...coconut milk is a great one and freezing nut milks (almond/hazelnut) in small batches for "milk shakes" can really taste awesome. Frozen nut milk, ground almonds, ground flax seeds, banana, cocoa powder, agave/honey, and blend...yum.

Fruity, often our bodies crave what we are allergic too or have trouble with...there is a reason...I can't seem to recall it at the moment. The withdrawal may be a healing response to getting it out of your diet. It can take up to 21 days to clear the dairy proteins from your system. I have gone off of it and felt tons better, especially during allergy season.

Foody · Oct 21, 2007

My son was dairy free up until this summer. He had a mild allergic reaction when he ate dairy so we did allergy elimination technique (NAET) on him. This has stopped the allergic reaction but he has been noticeably more "junky" this past few months. I am going to cut it out again and see what happens because it may just be the mucus factor you all are speaking about regardless of the allergy being gone. It has been nice to add the yogurts and kefirs, but he did fine without them before. We'll see.

I have alot of dairy free, high calorie recipes on the site below if you are interested in ways to keep calories up without dairy. Some great ideas from Lene...coconut milk is a great one and freezing nut milks (almond/hazelnut) in small batches for "milk shakes" can really taste awesome. Frozen nut milk, ground almonds, ground flax seeds, banana, cocoa powder, agave/honey, and blend...yum.

Fruity, often our bodies crave what we are allergic too or have trouble with...there is a reason...I can't seem to recall it at the moment. The withdrawal may be a healing response to getting it out of your diet. It can take up to 21 days to clear the dairy proteins from your system. I have gone off of it and felt tons better, especially during allergy season.

Foody · Oct 21, 2007

My son was dairy free up until this summer. He had a mild allergic reaction when he ate dairy so we did allergy elimination technique (NAET) on him. This has stopped the allergic reaction but he has been noticeably more "junky" this past few months. I am going to cut it out again and see what happens because it may just be the mucus factor you all are speaking about regardless of the allergy being gone. It has been nice to add the yogurts and kefirs, but he did fine without them before. We'll see.

I have alot of dairy free, high calorie recipes on the site below if you are interested in ways to keep calories up without dairy. Some great ideas from Lene...coconut milk is a great one and freezing nut milks (almond/hazelnut) in small batches for "milk shakes" can really taste awesome. Frozen nut milk, ground almonds, ground flax seeds, banana, cocoa powder, agave/honey, and blend...yum.

Fruity, often our bodies crave what we are allergic too or have trouble with...there is a reason...I can't seem to recall it at the moment. The withdrawal may be a healing response to getting it out of your diet. It can take up to 21 days to clear the dairy proteins from your system. I have gone off of it and felt tons better, especially during allergy season.

Foody · Oct 21, 2007