I had the same issue when I gave up dairy. I've replaced it with a few things, but for quick and easy, hummus is my friend. Thick protein, some iron, and yumtastic. Peanut butter is also quick and easy. Throw some beans on a salad for more.
Good luck! And feel free to ask if for ideas. I've got a million of 'em. :)
It might be specific forms of dairy that tee off your system. I drink raw milk once in a blue moon but generally do okay with "transformed" milk products like kefir, cheese, and yogurt. As you move forward, consider adding individual dairy forms back and see what the result is.
A couple other options to consider are: is there a specific daily quantity that your system tolerates, but more than that pushes it into "bleargh"-turf? Is your gut healthy enough bacteriologically to digest dairy properly - do you need probiotics, either directly or through kefir/kombucha/yogurt/etc?
Good luck with this. I know my calorie intake would take a severe hit (and did after my recent oral surgery) without cheese as a significant diet element. :-(
The thing that is typically the issue with dairy is lactose. the Fat in milk contains the enzyme to digest lactose (lactase). harder cheeses are more lactase heavy and generally better tolerated.
also, don't forget about other milks. Goat milk is the closest to human you can get and therefore goat based cheeses are usually a good substitute for someone with a cow's milk allergy. While Chevre is the usual goat cheese you get in grocery stores. Specialty cheese shops often have goat and sheep's milk cheddars, etc.
I am not much of a dairy consumer, but when I have given it up entirely for various cleanses, the things I missed were a splash of homo milk in my tea, and sharp cheese.
If there are any farmer's markets near you, see if Monforte Dairy sells there. They're based in Stratford and sell amazing cheese made from cow, goat and sheep milk. Just last week, I bought goat gouda, camembert and mild cheddar with garlic, and they're all delicious.
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Good luck! And feel free to ask if for ideas. I've got a million of 'em. :)
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A couple other options to consider are: is there a specific daily quantity that your system tolerates, but more than that pushes it into "bleargh"-turf? Is your gut healthy enough bacteriologically to digest dairy properly - do you need probiotics, either directly or through kefir/kombucha/yogurt/etc?
Good luck with this. I know my calorie intake would take a severe hit (and did after my recent oral surgery) without cheese as a significant diet element. :-(
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I have a few friends who are lactose intolerant, and IIRC, I think hard cheeses bother them less than soft, creamy ones.
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The thing that is typically the issue with dairy is lactose. the Fat in milk contains the enzyme to digest lactose (lactase). harder cheeses are more lactase heavy and generally better tolerated.
also, don't forget about other milks. Goat milk is the closest to human you can get and therefore goat based cheeses are usually a good substitute for someone with a cow's milk allergy. While Chevre is the usual goat cheese you get in grocery stores. Specialty cheese shops often have goat and sheep's milk cheddars, etc.
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