I do not plan to go vegan, I just don't see how I could possibly manage it. But, reducing my diary intake is an important goal for me. Using soy based products won't work for me. My oncologist told me to avoid soy because of the type of breast cancer I have. The first step that I am taking to reduce my dairy intake is switching from cow's milk to almond milk.
Why switch?
If you remove all the studies sponsored by the dairy counsel, very little evidence exists that cow's milk is good for you. My non-dairy milk of choice is Blue Diamond Almond Milk. It is free of soy.
Switching to a non-dairy milk is diet friendly. Unsweetened, original almond milk only has 30 calories per cup. The original has 60 calories per cup. That is a lot less than 90 calories for one cup of skim milk. I still get the calcium I need but without the calories.
I noticed after switching that my skin is clearer and less dry. While I cannot prove that this is due to removing cow's milk from my diet--it seems to be more than just a coincidence.
Making changes
I do not find much of a taste difference between almond milk and cow's milk. Almond milk does not taste different in cereal or coffee. When I bake, I replace cow's milk with almond milk and no one in my house can tell the difference. It is a great way to cut the calorie count of a recipe. My kids like chocolate flavored almond milk to drink. It's a nice treat for them on occasions.
Going vegetarian is a lifestyle commitment. I'm taking it one step at a time. So far, I have not found a substitute I like for cheese--but I am working on it. For now, it looks like I will just have to reduce my cheese intake.
--Lynda
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