AimeeM Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Please? Lol. I took DD11 in this morning with excruciating abdominal pains; this isn't new and happens sometimes. They are often so bad that she is literally hunched over sobbing for hours. The doctor has given her a prescription cramping medication because dd does describe it as "cramping", not as nausea, but he wants us to go dairy free for 2 weeks, "just to see". Not a bad idea really because dd is heavy dairy. On that note, heavy dairy was also something the doctor wanted us to do initially - dd11 is a bit underweight and definitely has problems keeping weight on; creams, whole milks, cheeses, fatty yogurts, etc were a good way (and only required small changes) to keep her weight up. She loves dairy. I mean, she really loves it... so this is going to be difficult. She's pretty bummed right now :( If you guys could do me a favor and kick me your favorite dairy free recipes I would be forever grateful - bonus points for recipes that still carry lots of good fats, carbs (she's very active), and protein (and tastes good)! Lol. Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Find a milk substitute (for drinking) that she finds acceptable. My milk-allergic dd loves vanilla silk. There are rice milks, almond milks, and coconut milks in addition to soy milk. Buy small cartons of each and taste test with her. For dairy free margarine, Earth Balance is the brand of maximum yumminess. You really can make most recipes that call for milk by substituting your dairy alternatives. I love ice cream made from coconut milk. Sorbets are also dairy free. There are some great kid-friendly ice cream cups and popsicles called Philly Swirl that my dd loves. I'm not entirely sure what food category you are looking for? Entrees? Desserts? Pre-made stuff? Snack food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Find a milk substitute (for drinking) that she finds acceptable. My milk-allergic dd loves vanilla silk. There are rice milks, almond milks, and coconut milks in addition to soy milk. Buy small cartons of each and taste test with her. For dairy free margarine, Earth Balance is the brand of maximum yumminess. You really can make most recipes that call for milk by substituting your dairy alternatives. I love ice cream made from coconut milk. Sorbets are also dairy free. There are some great kid-friendly ice cream cups and popsicles called Philly Swirl that my dd loves. I'm not entirely sure what food category you are looking for? Entrees? Desserts? Pre-made stuff? Snack food? All food categories. Her diet thus far has been full of fatty dairy and we need to keep her fat intake high while taking out the dairy. Thanks for the suggestions! Any recommendations for a good egg substitute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Here are some she will probably love - Almond Milk smoothies. Almond milk makes these taste sweet and creamy. Totally delicious! http://www.greenlemonade.com/cleanse-your-body/5-easy-almond-milk-smoothie-recipes/ You can also sub almond milk into pudding mixes (check for dairy products on the package!) or make oyur own pudding with almond milk and cornstarch. Then, freeze that pudding into yummy pudding pops! Are you looking for an egg sustitute for a particular reason (since eggs aren't dairy)? For baking, you can often sub applesauce and oil for the eggs, but for something like scrambled eggs, that boxed egg-sustitute is your best bet, but read the package carefully to look for hidden milk products. You can find dairy-free pasta on the regular shelf in the grocery store (read label again) and it tastes pretty much the same. Noodles and pasta sauce, noodles and veggies in a stir-fry - most chinese recipes are dairy-free (not all). Bagels and tortillas are usually dairy-free, so sandwiches are an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Here are some she will probably love - Almond Milk smoothies. Almond milk makes these taste sweet and creamy. Totally delicious! http://www.greenlemo...oothie-recipes/ You can also sub almond milk into pudding mixes (check for dairy products on the package!) or make oyur own pudding with almond milk and cornstarch. Then, freeze that pudding into yummy pudding pops! Are you looking for an egg sustitute for a particular reason (since eggs aren't dairy)? For baking, you can often sub applesauce and oil for the eggs, but for something like scrambled eggs, that boxed egg-sustitute is your best bet, but read the package carefully to look for hidden milk products. You can find dairy-free pasta on the regular shelf in the grocery store (read label again) and it tastes pretty much the same. Noodles and pasta sauce, noodles and veggies in a stir-fry - most chinese recipes are dairy-free (not all). Bagels and tortillas are usually dairy-free, so sandwiches are an option. Eggs seem to bother her stomach as well, unfortunately. I didn't know most pasta has dairy. Crap. Italian family who just buys off the shelf. Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oh, are you going egg-free, too? My dd is also allergic to eggs. For baking, I like Ener-G Egg Replacer (it's a powdery thing that contains a bunch of different starches to act chemically like eggs in baked goods). If you can't find Ener-G Egg Replacer (I get ours from Sprouts/Sun Harvest or Whole Foods), you can use baking soda and vinegar or baking powder and oil. In a pinch, or if the purpose of the eggs is for stickiness rather than rising, light corn syrup is a good replacement. Think about 1/4 cup corn syrup to 1 or 2 eggs. Original Bisquick is egg-free and dairy-free, and it makes it easy to make pancakes and biscuits and such. There is a wonderful cookbook called Bakin' Without Eggs that has a great brownie recipe and cornbread recipe (in particular) plus tons of other recipes egg-free. There are no great substitutes for scrambled eggs, sadly. I have tried several versions of Tofu Scramble and I don't think your dd would like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 egg isnt dairy. not in the sense of 'remove dairy from the diet'. has your doctor considered trying cutting gluten first? honestly i dont trust anyone who suggests eating more fat to gain weight. fat is not a healthy way to gain weight. More dense nutrition is a good way to gain weight. there is no good sub for cheese. if you wait a few months, some of the cheese subs might be ok, but not for eating straight and not for adding to everything to make it better. You can use a lot of nuts - peanut butter, nut and fruit mixes, cookies with nuts and dairy-free chocolate. Canned coconut milk is the best cream substitute imo. Soy milk has more fat than the other milk subs. Eat more meat - a lot more meat. Double the meat on her sandwiches, or triple it, and include fatty cold cuts like salami along with ham and such. Mayo. Potato salads. avacados. Guacamole and chips. hummus and chips. I use organic blue corn chips as a staple and i gain weight like crazy lol. although the soy hot chocolate at bedtime really packs on the pounds too. are you looking for dinners? breads? cakes and cookies? a lot of recipes are really exactly the same with 1 or 2 ingredients subbed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Do not buy Egg Beaters, by the way, as they are simply egg whites with yellow food coloring. No, most pasta does not have dairy. Read the labels, but generally most plain dry spaghetti noodles, elbow macaroni, penne pasta, etc. are fine. Egg noodles have eggs in them, so they are a no, but pasta ribbons look just like them and are egg free. Do not eat homemade pasta, as that typically has egg in it. We have not found a great-tasting cheese subsitute. My dd eats Tofutti mozzerella for her "cheese," but I don't think someone who is used to normal cheese would eat it. I think it's disgusting. Tofutti Cream Cheese and Tofutti Sour Cream are pretty good substitutes for cream cheese and sour cream, although a taste difference will be noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trlt Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 My dd can't have dairy. She loved cheese but she now eats Daiya cheese. It melts pretty good and she likes it. She eats coconut ice cream and coconut milk. I don't like her to have soy so I am careful about replacing dairy products with soy. Just read labels to make sure...dairy is in a lot of things you wouldn't think of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 egg isnt dairy. not in the sense of 'remove dairy from the diet'. has your doctor considered trying cutting gluten first? honestly i dont trust anyone who suggests eating more fat to gain weight. fat is not a healthy way to gain weight. More dense nutrition is a good way to gain weight. there is no good sub for cheese. if you wait a few months, some of the cheese subs might be ok, but not for eating straight and not for adding to everything to make it better. You can use a lot of nuts - peanut butter, nut and fruit mixes, cookies with nuts and dairy-free chocolate. Canned coconut milk is the best cream substitute imo. Soy milk has more fat than the other milk subs. Eat more meat - a lot more meat. Double the meat on her sandwiches, or triple it, and include fatty cold cuts like salami along with ham and such. Mayo. Potato salads. avacados. Guacamole and chips. hummus and chips. I use organic blue corn chips as a staple and i gain weight like crazy lol. although the soy hot chocolate at bedtime really packs on the pounds too. are you looking for dinners? breads? cakes and cookies? a lot of recipes are really exactly the same with 1 or 2 ingredients subbed out. Egg also seems to bother her stomach (always has, although minor compared to whatever is bothering her lately). No, he hasn't mentioned anything about gluten. I'd be interested to know what the symptoms are of that and if it can happen suddenly (this is an issue that only popped up about a year ago, and is not constant, although her diet remains about the same all the time). I'm not sure if it matters (I have no real understanding of it myself, to be honest), but he didn't advocate dairy products for gaining weight exactly - more that he advocated the inclusion of dairy to help MAINTAIN her weight (and told us to use whole milk based products when possible - not easy to find in my experience). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLady Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 You can find a substitute for any dairy product these days and most of them are honestly really good. You could also make sauces and such from tofu or nuts (usually cashews). If you're adventurous there's a new book out on how to make vegan cheeses that last time I looked was getting really good reviews on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 .I have been watching this thread for more ideas. We have had to change our diet a LOT since discovering our baby girl has a dairy-allergy (or at least severe intolerance) We now do a lot of hot dogs. Miracle Whip and meat sandwiches (Check store bought bread for milk. Some do others do not). Pasta with red sauce. Chinese food rarely has dairy in it. Lentils and rice. Beanie-weenies. Meat Loaf. Meatballs (if you make them yourself. The bagged meatballs have milk :( ) You can make your own mashed potatoes with dairy-alternative milk. Cornbread muffins with hot dogs. I've been given an awesome chicken with noodles recipe that is dairy free and egg free and I know my girl loves though I have not had the guts to make it myself yet! Use coconut milk or lard instead of butter in baking for better results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I would head to whole foods. If you spend time wandering around there is a ton of dairy free stuff. I get the yummiest dairy free doughnuts in the freezer section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 For baking your can replace eggs with flax seed..1 Tbsp flax seed meal + 3 Tbsp water = 1 egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Be careful about replacing dairy with soy. If the problem is with casein you can react to this the same way you do with soy. i have a friend who has this problem, so she's no dairy, no soy. Almond milk really is yummy. We've been gluten free/casein free (special diet for Aspergers/adhd) and almond milk with cereal is a hit around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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