How Do You Live Without Dairy Products?
• Polish your will power. You may love cheesy pizzas, cream soups, fettuccine alfredo, and ice cream. It can be hard to try to resist those favorite foods in the beginning, but you just have to keep telling yourself, “It’s just not worth the agony of eating dairy.” This will become your new mantra. • Know what to avoid. Avoiding dairy isn’t as simple as no longer drinking milk. Here’s what else will no longer be on your list of safe food items (check with your doctor the ones which you should most definitely avoid): • butter and most margarines (contain whey, casein, or lactose) • chip dip • most baked items (sadly this includes cakes, muffins, and doughnuts unless made with soy, rice, or hemp) • some breads (there are a few made without milk/dairy) • most flavors of potato chips (except plain and salt and vinegar sometimes) • cream sauces and soups • cheese in all forms • ice cream, gelatos, and sherbets (sorbets contain no dairy products) • most chocolate (Even dark chocolate often h
