More sensitive to dairy after becoming veg

Question

I cut out meat about a month ago and it seems like I have become more sensitive to dairy scince then. I recently had what I called a milkshake hangover.  It usually hits the next day gas bloating, stomach cramps, frequent bathroom trips.  Has anyone else experienced this after cutting out meat?  Just curious.
  I have cut out a lot of dairy.

Empoleon · Answer

I think it would be entirely possible. A few months after I cut out meat I ended up cutting out dairy and eggs originally because it didn't make me feel good and it also smelled and tasted funny, almost sort of 'moldy'. I think when our bodies get used to eating things that are biologically appropriate they become more sensitive to things that aren't.

ahimsa32fa · Answer

Many believe that consuming dairy products is much worse health-wise than eating meat.

Taking the milk from cows that should be consumed by calves is illogical, not to mention cruel and unhealthy.

Milk protein (casein) is a major cause of food allergies.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Thinkin' Folks Books are good sources of info on the problems with dairy products.

Stephen DeVore · Answer

Talk to your medical practitioners before making large changes to your diet.

MyGreenDiaries · Answer

When you say youve cut out meat the real question is what did you replace it with? When I started to cut out meat I did get more bloated because I was eating more veg, fruit and wholegrains. They are all high in fibre and it did make me bloated for a little while until my body got use to the high fibre and I started to feel so much better. If you can try to have lemon and warm water in the morning or lemongrass tea it helps with digestion. I eat very little diary anyway because I'm lactose sensitive. Hope that helps xxx

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