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[Lineyloo]

Hi All

Thought i would introduce myself. I have been dairy free for 10 whole days following a consultation with a homeapathic consultant who insists my intolerance is the reason I have failed to lose weight in 10 years!! I do not get ill with dairy so never thought this as a problem, however after 1 week I lost 3 lb so maybe she's right.

Haven't suffered too much at the moment but am really struggling with cheese as I love it. :(

[Copper]

Welcome to the site.

How strange that you don't get any symptoms with your intolerance. Most of us here have problems with our stomachs :(

Ah yes cheese. As far as I am concerned there is no hard cheese alternative that tastes like cheese. There are some "cheeses" which are made from soya. These are found in the fridge of a decent health food shop.

There is a very nice soft cheese alternative which has different flavours. It comes in a large round container and is made by Toffuti. This is also made from soya.

Despite being careful and not replacing all dairy with soya I have developed an intolerance to soya :mad:.

[Lineyloo]

Thanks Copper

My sister does get the stomach problems so I can sympathise in some way. I actually had a bad reaction to wheat and spent 5 months wheat free however the lady I saw has promised me that if I cut out dairy my stomach will be fine with wheat.

Well at least I can eat bread again even if I have to butter the toast a bit different. Am really enjoying this site and has given me some inspiration.