About 2 years ago, when I found out I was allergic to prolactin, my nutritionist told me that I would have to avoid milk until the allergy was resolved. I tried my best--substituting rice milk and avoiding ice cream and cheese. I occasionally indulged in dairy goodness, but knowing what it was doing to my body made it easier to avoid. As things started to improve, my nutritionist reminded me that when I got pregnant, I would have to completely avoid all dairy products in order to completely avoid excess prolactin. Well, here I am, two years later, very pregnant. In the middle of the summer--smack dab in the middle of ice cream season. This pregnancy has come with all sorts of cravings, including cold cereal and pizza. Anyone else notice you can't have those 2 things without dairy? Right. I have indulged far too often and certainly felt the effects.
Finally, last week, I was dying for ice cream. I walked up and down the freezer section trying to find a reasonable non-dairy substitute for cold, creamy heaven. The fruit bars caught my eye...but didn't sound too appetizing. I found some "Rice Dream" ice cream, but I know how rice milk tastes and knew it wasn't going to hit the spot. Finally, I found the sorbet section. I was afraid it would end up tasting like a glorified popsicle, icy and watery, without much cream to it. But, having never tasted sorbet, I figured it was worth a go. I scanned the ingredients--no dairy--and put some Haagen-Daaz Orchard Peach sorbet into the cart.
As soon as I got home, I pulled it out for a sample. Where has this been all my life? It was heavenly! Seriously, who needs ice cream when you can have sorbet? It took me an entire week to eat my little half-pint and I plan to get another today. And, because it's lower in calories than ice cream and non-dairy, I don't feel one bit guilty!
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Hm, I guess that means Edin could eat Sorbet, (not to be confused with Sherbet, which DOES have dairy.)
It makes me happy to hear you so happy about your little pleasure. Peach does sound good right now.
Hooray! I'm glad you found a good compromise. I don't know how you go without dairy...that's close to impossible. We sure wish you were coming down this weekend...you will be missed!!
My mom has a milk allergy and loves sorbet! I like it too. Glad you found a good substitute. :)
I discovered raspberry sorbet in college and had the same reaction. Heaven! And so many flavors too!
The Haagen-Daaz mango sorbet is amazing too.
I have also learned of the amazingness of sorbet! During one of my more serious teatments I went on a seriously strict diet for 6 weeks, and dairy was only one on the long list of don't-have's. But I found out that sorbet was allowed - surprising since practically nothing else was - and I lived on practically nothing else! Those and real fruit bars! Yum! Also, just to warn you, hemp milk is awful. But it has no dairy, no soy, and no salt, so it was allowed. Don't ever drink it. Now you know!
Weston eats zero dairy. He is a fan of Rice Dream. For the cheese cravings, Ricera makes a pretty good cheddder cheese and you shoulde be able to order it online. Do they have whole foods there? They are a great resource. Good luck!
I dated a guy who had Chrone's Disease and therefore had to avoid dairy products as well. He introduced me to lemon sorbet and I absolutely love it! Every once in a while I'll get it at the creamery and enjoy it's yummy flavor!
Ben and Jerry's has a couple sorbet options too; one that I like is called "Berried Treasure", I think. I think Haagen Daaz also has chocolate sorbet which is good too. The Tofutti brand is one of the best non-dairy substitutes that I've found. . . vanilla of any non-dairy substitute is almost never good. :S Go figure.
Hum, I usually want chocolate for my sweet treat- but you make sorbet sound so good I'll have to give it a try!! Especially until peaches are in season. :)
Amanda! Thanks for your thoughts. I always find it comforting to know that other people can relate to what I am going through. =)
So Jonner and I are going to come to Oregon at the end of August (15th - 20th) and he really wants to head to Seattle on August 17th for an Aerosmith concert which I am totally not interested in attending. Maybe I could come with him and just hang out with you and your family - that sounds like much more fun than a loud concert.
We aren't positive that he will go, but if he does I will totally come visit! That would be awesome. Thanks for being the best boss turned true friend. =)
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