I'm on week two of going dairy-free after Djuna had a bad reaction (mad
hives) to touching cheese last Monday. She's had chronic eczema, on her hands and feet/ankles, for months
and it had gotten worse in the past few weeks. She is still primarily
breastfeeding and seems to have little interest in eating food; she won't even
open her mouth for me if I try to feed her. In an effort to improve her eczema I've given up nuts too as I worry that almond milk and the other nuts in my diet might be exacerbating the issue as well.
My morning coffee is now an Americano, and I am eating lots of protein, vegetables, and fruit to keep my energy up throughout the day. Without dairy in my body, I actually feel pretty great. If Djuna's skin does improve, I will give it up while she continues breastfeeding, which could mean being dairy-free for two years or more. I have even toyed with the idea of cutting dairy from my diet on a more permanent basis. Though, I do love me some cheese. And ice cream. And buttered toast.
Needless to say, I'm on the hunt for tasty, dairy-free, nut-free recipes. If you
have any, send them my way.
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