Comments on: On Giving Up Dairy http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/ Be Creative. Be Conscious. Be Courageous. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:51:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Donella Conness http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-320127 Donella Conness Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:45:03 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-320127 Highly impressed, discovered your webpage on Yahoo!.Happy I finally tried it out. Not sure if its my Chrome browser,but sometimes when I visit your site, the fonts are really small? Anyway, love your post and will check back.Bye Highly impressed, discovered your webpage on Yahoo!.Happy I finally tried it out. Not sure if its my Chrome browser,but sometimes when I visit your site, the fonts are really small? Anyway, love your post and will check back.Bye

]]> By: A Vegan Feast On The Road » nancy.the.gnomette http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-290769 A Vegan Feast On The Road » nancy.the.gnomette Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:51:40 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-290769 [...] reading with books like The China Study , Becoming Vegan , magazines like Veg News , blogs like Christine Kane , and websites like Go Veg . (I used to think the Peta crew were just radicals. Come to find out, [...] [...] reading with books like The China Study , Becoming Vegan , magazines like Veg News , blogs like Christine Kane , and websites like Go Veg . (I used to think the Peta crew were just radicals. Come to find out, [...]

]]> By: Sj http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-185852 Sj Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:20:29 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-185852 A few friends of mine went vegan some time ago, and started contemplating eating meat again after about six months. They were complaining of "feeling weak" on a 100% plant based diet. Based on my grandmother's advice, I suggested they incorporate 1-2 tablespoons of ghee (made from local organic butter) into their diet. They did, and reported feeling much better. Ghee is casein free and may provide many of the as yet unnamed micronutrients people crave from eating meat. A few friends of mine went vegan some time ago, and started contemplating eating meat again after about six months. They were complaining of “feeling weak” on a 100% plant based diet. Based on my grandmother’s advice, I suggested they incorporate 1-2 tablespoons of ghee (made from local organic butter) into their diet. They did, and reported feeling much better.

Ghee is casein free and may provide many of the as yet unnamed micronutrients people crave from eating meat.

]]> By: Joy Langtry http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-95170 Joy Langtry Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:27:37 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-95170 Hi Christine, Wow, I found the post! I wanted to leave this comment here, so that anyone wondering whether to bother or not will know.... I want you to know that as a result of this post I bought "The China Study". Because of reading "The China Study", I bought & read "The Food Revolution" by John Robbins. Then I bought "Eat to Live" by Dr. Furhman On September 25, 2007, I became a vegan. Joining me on October 1, my husband did, too. We approached it as a 30-day trial. We knew after 2 to 3 weeks that this was like a miracle. We've lost weight, eliminated pain in joints, cleared skin issues, removed menopausal symptoms, and felt more energy as a result. It's now over 6 months for both of us. I LOVE eating this way, as I am learning of new foods all the time, and eat way more of a variety than ever before. The changes touch the spiritual as well. I feel more conscious now and more aware of life. So, thank you. What you do creates ripples you might never know about, but I am grateful for being able to share this with you. Love, Joy Hi Christine,

Wow, I found the post! I wanted to leave this comment here, so that anyone wondering whether to bother or not will know….

I want you to know that as a result of this post I bought “The China Study”.
Because of reading “The China Study”, I bought & read “The Food Revolution” by John Robbins.
Then I bought “Eat to Live” by Dr. Furhman
On September 25, 2007, I became a vegan. Joining me on October 1, my husband did, too.
We approached it as a 30-day trial. We knew after 2 to 3 weeks that this was like a miracle. We’ve lost weight, eliminated pain in joints, cleared skin issues, removed menopausal symptoms, and felt more energy as a result.
It’s now over 6 months for both of us. I LOVE eating this way, as I am learning of new foods all the time, and eat way more of a variety than ever before.
The changes touch the spiritual as well. I feel more conscious now and more aware of life.

So, thank you. What you do creates ripples you might never know about, but I am grateful for being able to share this with you.

Love,
Joy

]]> By: Whatever I Feel Like » Blog Archive » Hi, I’m an Ovo Vegetarian http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-61131 Whatever I Feel Like » Blog Archive » Hi, I’m an Ovo Vegetarian Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:16:50 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-61131 [...] then I started coming across random articles that spoke about the benefits of a dairy-free existence. At first I paid little attention, I felt [...] [...] then I started coming across random articles that spoke about the benefits of a dairy-free existence. At first I paid little attention, I felt [...]

]]> By: Christine Kane http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-51739 Christine Kane Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:02:52 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-51739 meagan - i don't want to be the voice that goes against the doctor - and not because i'm scared to. (i disagree with him wholeheartedly.) i believe that you need to get to a place where you firmly know how you want to approach your child's health. i highly recommend reading (or listening to) The China Study. (You can click on the bottom icon in my right sidebar - that takes you to audible.com - they have an unabridged version. it's very easy to listen to.) when i was a nanny for a dairy free baby, i used to steam leafy green veggies, puree them, add a little olive oil - and he loved them. that kind of thing is done all the time. (I know lots of moms who don't have medical doctors for their kids.) christianne northrup's website (drnorthrup.com) has all kinds of resources about this kind of thing. she is an m.d. - and it might be easier to hear her take on the whole thing! meagan – i don’t want to be the voice that goes against the doctor – and not because i’m scared to. (i disagree with him wholeheartedly.) i believe that you need to get to a place where you firmly know how you want to approach your child’s health. i highly recommend reading (or listening to) The China Study. (You can click on the bottom icon in my right sidebar – that takes you to audible.com – they have an unabridged version. it’s very easy to listen to.) when i was a nanny for a dairy free baby, i used to steam leafy green veggies, puree them, add a little olive oil – and he loved them. that kind of thing is done all the time. (I know lots of moms who don’t have medical doctors for their kids.) christianne northrup’s website (drnorthrup.com) has all kinds of resources about this kind of thing. she is an m.d. – and it might be easier to hear her take on the whole thing!

]]> By: Meagan http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-51721 Meagan Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:52:58 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-51721 Ok, so I have a 10 month old baby, and my doctor is telling me that I need to start introducing milk products into his diet. I've never been a fan of milk, or dairy, (except cheeeeeeeese) - but I'm at a loss as to what he is supposed to eat/drink to maintain a healthy body. The doctor says I should start him on whole milk - so he gets the fats. What can I replace that with? Ok, so I have a 10 month old baby, and my doctor is telling me that I need to start introducing milk products into his diet. I’ve never been a fan of milk, or dairy, (except cheeeeeeeese) – but I’m at a loss as to what he is supposed to eat/drink to maintain a healthy body. The doctor says I should start him on whole milk – so he gets the fats. What can I replace that with?

]]> By: Debra Roby http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-51155 Debra Roby Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:22:54 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-51155 I've had to give up cow's milk because an allergy to one of the proteins. I can tolerate small amounts if I haven't had a cold in a while, but not much or often. I still occasionally have sheep or goat's milk cheese, but that's it. It's amazing how intolerant of this friends can be (though their allergies are all important). It's been almost 15 years, so I can't say what effects it's had, except that I don't get bronchitis and pneumonia every winter. I'm slowly moving into a "flexitarian" diet: simple vegetarian food most of the time, and a small portion of chicken or fish a couple days a week. (my trainer wants more protein on days that push weights). I'm taking it slowly and learning to enjoy simple steamed or roasted veggies and brown rice or whole grain mixes. If I take my time making changes, I believe that they will "stick" longer and have a better chance of becoming permanent. The hard part is cooking for a spouse who refuses to accept the changes I'm making. (sigh)... I’ve had to give up cow’s milk because an allergy to one of the proteins. I can tolerate small amounts if I haven’t had a cold in a while, but not much or often. I still occasionally have sheep or goat’s milk cheese, but that’s it. It’s amazing how intolerant of this friends can be (though their allergies are all important). It’s been almost 15 years, so I can’t say what effects it’s had, except that I don’t get bronchitis and pneumonia every winter.

I’m slowly moving into a “flexitarian” diet: simple vegetarian food most of the time, and a small portion of chicken or fish a couple days a week. (my trainer wants more protein on days that push weights). I’m taking it slowly and learning to enjoy simple steamed or roasted veggies and brown rice or whole grain mixes. If I take my time making changes, I believe that they will “stick” longer and have a better chance of becoming permanent. The hard part is cooking for a spouse who refuses to accept the changes I’m making. (sigh)…

]]> By: My 6 MISSION I-M-POSSBLES - Page 3 - Personal Development for Smart People Forums http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-49653 My 6 MISSION I-M-POSSBLES - Page 3 - Personal Development for Smart People Forums Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:01:43 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-49653 [...] doing so many things all at once? 2) If there's one piece of advice I'd give you, I'd say give up the milk! __________________ Who else wants more strategies for an effective life? Visit Life Coaches [...] [...] doing so many things all at once? 2) If there’s one piece of advice I’d give you, I’d say give up the milk! __________________ Who else wants more strategies for an effective life? Visit Life Coaches [...]

]]> By: AJ http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/comment-page-1/#comment-46724 AJ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:53:40 +0000 http://christinekane.com/blog/on-giving-up-dairy/#comment-46724 Hi Christine, I know I am a little 'behind' in commenting here, and of all your recent posts, I don't know why I am inspired to speak on this one! Perhaps it's because food is such a fundamental part of our days and our lives. It's fascinating how different people approach it. Of course we all need a 'balanced' diet, but what balance works for you, is of course different from the balance that works for me. Personally, I do not have a sweet tooth (whew!) and can't remember the last time I had ice cream, but of course I have my own list of foods that are hard to resist (including cheese....and roast potatoes). I think the main realization I have had in recent years, is that I am not ok with eating processed, manufactured, or inferior food. I want local, organic, fresh food. I want every meal to be a pleasure - I want it to affect all my senses. I love to cook and I love to browse the farmer's market and I love to know the name of the guy who grows my collard greens. When I have cheese, I literally breath it in and taste the flavor and the texture and all of it - consequently, I cannot imagine buying processed American cheese, because it has very little texture or flavor. There are so many wonderful, handcrafted cheeses, why settle? Same with all food. And the tomatoes from my garden are sooooo much better than the 2 week-old tomatoes from California that you find in most supermarkets. And I really appreciate your stance on eating and choice. I know some very healthy vegetarians and some very unhealthy vegetarians - so of course, it has nothing to do with the 'label' you put on your cuisine, and everything to do with being in balance with your own body's needs and using common sense about what and how to eat (and where possible, avoiding all advertisements for anything). Anyone for a Twinkie? Hi Christine,
I know I am a little ‘behind’ in commenting here, and of all your recent posts, I don’t know why I am inspired to speak on this one!
Perhaps it’s because food is such a fundamental part of our days and our lives. It’s fascinating how different people approach it. Of course we all need a ‘balanced’ diet, but what balance works for you, is of course different from the balance that works for me. Personally, I do not have a sweet tooth (whew!) and can’t remember the last time I had ice cream, but of course I have my own list of foods that are hard to resist (including cheese….and roast potatoes).

I think the main realization I have had in recent years, is that I am not ok with eating processed, manufactured, or inferior food. I want local, organic, fresh food. I want every meal to be a pleasure – I want it to affect all my senses. I love to cook and I love to browse the farmer’s market and I love to know the name of the guy who grows my collard greens. When I have cheese, I literally breath it in and taste the flavor and the texture and all of it – consequently, I cannot imagine buying processed American cheese, because it has very little texture or flavor. There are so many wonderful, handcrafted cheeses, why settle? Same with all food. And the tomatoes from my garden are sooooo much better than the 2 week-old tomatoes from California that you find in most supermarkets.

And I really appreciate your stance on eating and choice. I know some very healthy vegetarians and some very unhealthy vegetarians – so of course, it has nothing to do with the ‘label’ you put on your cuisine, and everything to do with being in balance with your own body’s needs and using common sense about what and how to eat (and where possible, avoiding all advertisements for anything).

Anyone for a Twinkie?

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