Help Me Give Up Dairy!!

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Permalink Reply by David and Katrina Rainoshek on April 3, 2008 at 3:42pm

Great question!

While this seems hard now, things are about to shift for you significantly today. Here you go:

You have a physiological addiction to milk that does not obey will power. Check out Dr. Neal Barnard's Video based on his book Breaking the Food Seduction
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3214100593069532942

Also get The China Study by T. Colin Campbell which shows conclusively the link between dairy and breast cancer.

Next, and much more exciting, get into making other creamy things that are way more delicious than cheese or milk:

Nut Mylk
Pates
Nut and Seed Cheezes
Raw Vegan Ice Cream

How? Get this book: I am Grateful by Cafe Gratitude in San Francisco. Order this baby today on Amazon.com

Once you get into these recipes, and combine this with your knowledge, dairy days are over.

Finally, read the file I created from the online book White Lies. It is attached to this message.

With peaceful steps,

David Rainoshek, MA
www.JuiceFeasting.com and www.GlobalJuiceFeast.com

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• White Lies.pdf, 969 KB

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Permalink Reply by Whole_Body_Healer on April 3, 2008 at 4:13pm

David, thanks for sharing White Lies. I am Grateful is good-yummy for some things, but it also can get overloaded on the nuts...moderation.

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Permalink Reply by David and Katrina Rainoshek on April 3, 2008 at 4:24pm

Totally true. But anything in those first few weeks to get off the teats!

You rock!

David

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Permalink Reply by Linda on April 9, 2008 at 9:39pm

It can be done and it is way easier than it sounds... I love sunflower seed cheese, or mockzarella (macadamia), it really really really fills in the cheese gap!!

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Permalink Reply by Meghan Murphy on April 3, 2008 at 4:05pm

Funny, I was going to recommend Breaking the Food Seduction as well. It talks all about how milk is addictive and evolutionarily designed to be that way, so that the baby cow would stay near the mother and not wander off into the woods.

I was totally addicted to milk and cheese. I didn't eat meat so I doubled up on dairy (maybe tripled some days). Influenced by Dr. T. Colin Campbell and the China Study, I stopped eating dairy and had much better digestion and got rid of my allergies. I don't feel addicted anymore, it just took a while.

Some things I learned were:

-Soy cheese is often terrible and often contains casein, a milk protein
-Earth Balance is a great butter substitute, if you need one
-Eden Soy, Rice/Soy Blend is sweetened with amasake not sugar or syrup
-Tahini, lemon, scallions, and water make a super creamy salad dressing (great raw option)

You can do it! Woo hoo! We're rooting for you!
Let's wander!

Best,
Meghan

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Permalink Reply by Becky B. on April 3, 2008 at 9:59pm

How about cutting out one dairy product at a time? Like switch to yogurt instead of ice cream, etc. Try the butter substitutes, almond milk is yummy, or even the rice cheeses are good! At least if you are eating/drinking dairy, try cutting your amounts way back and going with the healthiest, organic stuff that you can. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by RawWannabe on April 4, 2008 at 3:45am

I've never heard of rice cheese... is that something one can make or do you find it in a health food store?

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Permalink Reply by Becky B. on April 4, 2008 at 11:39am

In the "Dairy" section of the health food store (although some regular grocery stores carry it too) You can get it shredded or in slices. I don't recommend the rice "butter" though - I thought it was just weird! You have to be careful and read ingredients, just in case you are avoiding other things: casein, soy, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Julie P on April 8, 2008 at 12:29pm

I totally appreciate what you all have said here - and the advice you have offered...just a quick question - does anyone have any suggestions for "yogurt"? I have tried several different brands of soy yogurt, but have still not found one I really enjoy. Thanks so much!

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Permalink Reply by Debbie on April 8, 2008 at 12:39pm

as for yogurt...how about goats milk? Is there a raw goats milk plain yogurt? That may work.. goats beat cows..soy is a big fat loser!
deb

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Permalink Reply by Julie P on April 8, 2008 at 12:52pm

Thanks, Deb!

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Permalink Reply by Tina! on April 9, 2008 at 12:23am

Debbie,

You are so right about soy - it is a big fat loser. Steer clear of it.

Once I read about all the bad things that dairy does in our body (mucous forming), I found it quite easy to abandon. And I ate dairy EVERY DAY. I no longer experience (chronic) sinus issues and I feel it is a direct result of eliminating the dairy products. It reportedly causes issues with digestion as well - no problem on that end either!!!!

Nut milk dreams to all,
Tina!

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