Yep, I have a dairy sensitivity (vs. allergy), but any dairy makes me bloat, gives me gas, makes me tired, the works. It's more common than you think! I believe that the only creature that should consume cow's milk is a calf, anyway (what other animal eats the milk of another animal? Just weird).
Don't believe the BS on calcium, lots of others on this site recommend greens and nuts, which are healthier alternatives. Since you can't have whey protein, consider a rice/pea/hemp protein powder for shakes once a day, and use coconut milk (just 1/4 cup to 1 cup water) to make it creamy and smooth. I'm not big on faux dairy products, because no soy will pass my lips, and rice "cheese" is nasty... and most of those items have zero nutritional value. Stick with whole foods like veggies, lean proteins, fresh fruit, healthy fats like avocado, nuts, seeds, olives, etc. and you'll get all the nourishment you need!
A good multi vitamin/mineral blend, along with essential fatty acids (DHA, EPA, and GLA) will be a good foundation for support too.
In time, you'll never miss the dairy...



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