I've been trying to figure out whether or not dairy is good for you? I've realized that dairy can aggravate my TOM sometimes and make cramps worse, but I'm not sure if I should keep it out of my diet all together? I'm also still trying to figure out the foods that keep me satiated for longer periods of time, so I'm playing with this. Any help would be appreciated.
In my personal opinion, low fat dairy is a great option. Low fat Cottage cheese (especially with pineapple!), yogurt (especially low fat plain greek yogurt with blackberries!), string cheese, fat free lattes are all big favorites of mine. However, dairy has recently decided it doesn't like me, so I've really had to limit it.
I don't eat red meat or poultry so alot of my protien comes from low fat/fat free dairy, I am eating for lunch right now Fage fat free yogurt, with blue berries, a banana, a tbs of granola and a tsp of honey. could you be lactive intollerant? many people are and they aren't aware of it. Cheryl
I've been vegetarian for a few years, and recently decided to give up dairy and eggs for full-on veganism. Ok, I don't stick to it 100% of the time, lol. But I noticed that when I'm dairy free, that I'm more alert and energetic. I just feel better. That may not be the case for everyone, though.
I think low fat dairy is a great diet option. I personally despise cottage cheese, but it's a great protein filled option if you like it. I have skim milk in my cereal and eat fat free yogurt. BUT, it is bothersome to some people. I think you need to figure it out for yourself if it does indeed agree with you or not, since the affects vary greatly from person to person.
Hey Robin, I used to hate cottage cheese too, but I started using an immersion blender to whip the lumps out! Then, I used the smooth consistency cottage cheese as a base for a really great veggie dip (1/2 package of french onion soup mix, small diced red onion, minced garlic, minced sun dried tomato, package of thawed, drained frozen spinach). I haven't made that dip in ages, I should make some this weekend! It's really good and after awhile, I started liking regular cottage cheese (well, not plain...but with fruit in it).
I don't know Glory, it's just one of those foods that even the thought of turns me off. Maybe one day down the road if and when I'm looking for something new - but I doubt it. But I never say never. I used to hate tomatoes and now I'm loving them. I slice them paper thin along with some thinly sliced red onions. put it in a bowl, add some salt, pepper, a smidgen of olive oil, lots of vinegar and then cold water to cover. I let it sit a bit and it's a great, easy salad. Anyway, I thought I would never ever enjoy tomatoes and now I do. But cottage cheese, I just don't know .............
As long as I've got you here I wanted to tell you that I made your homemade hummus recipe a couple of weeks ago when I had company over. It was a huge hit!!! Thanks again.
I don't eat a lot of dairy, but I do eat a serving, sometimes two, of non-fat Greek yogurt every day. I love my yogurt.
I also have a three or four Laughing Cow cheese bites (the little cubes not the wedges) every day. And I occassionally have other low-fat cheeses. I get this awesome light chevre (goat cheese) from Trader Joe's--you would never know it is light.
The thing that really turns me off of cottage cheese is how high in calories it is. For me, non-fat cottage cheese is at best so-so taste-wise, but still way high in calories. 4 oz of non-fat cottage cheese is around 100 calories, whereas 4 oz of non-fat yogurt (which I like way better) is around 65 calories. I just can't see eating something that I'm only so-so on but that is so high in calories. I'm sure if I added fruit or creamed it and added veggies or even just ate it more, I'd grow to like cottage cheese more. But why would I want to learn to like something that I'm just going to have trouble fitting into my calorie plan?
I don't for a minute believe the claims that dairy somehow miraculously helps you lose weight--all that research was funded (and I think even conducted by) the dairy industry so it's not exactly unbiased. But if you like dairy and you stick with low-fat or non-fat varieties, I think it is perfectly healthy and great to include in your diet. If you like cottage cheese, it is a good source of protein (yogurt and milk, not quite so much) and all dairy is a good source of calcium.
What's the Deal with Dairy?
