Dairy-free reflections

Well, the dairy-free week lasted from Monday to Friday (as I had planned, I realize it's not a full week!). On Saturday I actually spent most of the day dairy free as well, until around 9 when I had some chocolate ice cream with cherry compote (yum!).

Reflecting on the week though, led me to realize that I really did feel better this week than usually. Stomach issues were practically non-existant (those of you who know me *well* know this is special!). I felt not only lighter as I had posted in the first post, but by the end of the week, felt slimmer too. My mucusy cough and stuffy nose were almost a thing of the past.

I also found out that actually, I like soy milk in my tea... especially chai tea with honey! Also, I found that one yogurt-type oat product that I liked, and was sad to not find in Stockmann today. I even bought some muesli today, because I realized that I can start eating cereal again since I can get and enjoy soy milk. :) And, it was not difficult at all to eat most of my meals dairy free.

This morning I had egg and cheese on toast for breakfast. What happened after that? Yeah, the coughing started up again, and my tummy puffed up.

The benefits seem to outweigh the drawbacks. But, like I said last time, I don't plan on cutting out dairy entirely. Some cheese on my pasta, sour cream on my mexican and possibly the occasional yogurt will still be part of my life. But in the end, I have to say, I'm really glad that I finally chose to do this experiment with myself, because I found out some pretty good info on just how better to take care of myself.

And yes, I do feel better that fewer cows will have to endure the torturous life that is the life of a milked cow to please my human desires.

Now... what's next? How about actually drinking 2 litres of water a day and seeing how that might change my life?? Just a thought.... :)