As for the gluten and lactose intolerances, I know that it sucks but fortunately we’re in an age where there are many decent alternatives to both. I’m lactose intolerant and I don’t miss any milk products except for cheese (which the tofu alternatives, etc, I just find unacceptable — so I’ve learned to live without it). I find that avocado adds the same creaminess/flavor I look for in cheese for things like eggs, sandwiches, etc. For milk, I either use vanilla soy milk or coconut milk, which are a little sweeter but go nicely in cereal and with coffee or tea. There’s also almond milk which has a richer, nuttier flavor and isn’t bad. For the sweet stuff, my favorite is coconut milk ice cream. I am obsessed with the flavor of coconut as is, so these are just delicious (as the name says) to me: http://www.turtlemountain.com/

I used to push through trying to eat things that I knew would destroy me later, but there definitely comes a breaking point where feeling normal becomes the priority. I am glad you’re taking the steps to get it under control!

xo A

As for the gluten and lactose intolerances, I know that it sucks but fortunately we’re in an age where there are many decent alternatives to both. I’m lactose intolerant and I don’t miss any milk products except for cheese (which the tofu alternatives, etc, I just find unacceptable — so I’ve learned to live without it). I find that avocado adds the same creaminess/flavor I look for in cheese for things like eggs, sandwiches, etc. For milk, I either use vanilla soy milk or coconut milk, which are a little sweeter but go nicely in cereal and with coffee or tea. There’s also almond milk which has a richer, nuttier flavor and isn’t bad. For the sweet stuff, my favorite is coconut milk ice cream. I am obsessed with the flavor of coconut as is, so these are just delicious (as the name says) to me: http://www.turtlemountain.com/

I used to push through trying to eat things that I knew would destroy me later, but there definitely comes a breaking point where feeling normal becomes the priority. I am glad you’re taking the steps to get it under control!

xo A