Being Lactose Intolerant in a World Hooked on Dairy

About a year and a half ago it was brought to my attention that I am unfortunately lactose intolerant. For about six months I tried to ignore that detrimental news and continued to consume dairy. At the expense of my belly and my sanity. As I've tried to cut dairy out of my diet, I've realized how prominent dairy is in the diets of the average person so finding yummy things at restaurants or even frozen meals at the grocery store is a little hard. Thankfully the trend of being vegan is making it to Oklahoma because that's made it a lot easier on me to find dairy free products when grocery shopping. Here are some of my favorites:

1. Califia Farms Almond Milk

This almond milk has become a staple for me. I cook with it. I put it in my coffee. I eat it with my cereal. And the best part about it: They make multiple flavors!

2. Aged Cheeses

Good news: aged cheeses like cheddar, swiss, parmesan, etc. have small enough amounts of lactose that most people who are lactose intolerant can eat them! Yay for not having to give up all cheese!

3. So Delicious Ice Cream

This ice cream has changed my life. It does have a coconut flavor, so if you don't like the way coconut tastes stay away from this ice cream. I love the added flavor that it gives simple flavors like chocolate.