One of the most exhausting aspects of being dairy free is reading labels. Your 30 minute trip to the grocery story easily turns into an hour plus venture. These quick tips can help cut down on label reading if you are in a hurry or just tired of spending half of your already hungry day… Read More 5 Dairy-Free Label Reading Hacks You Should Know
**I am not a doctor or a medical professional. Please speak to your doctor and follow his or her instructions if you have tested positive for ureaplasma or suspect you may have it.** This isn’t dairy-free related, but I wanted to share this story in case any women out there recently get diagnosed with ureaplasma… Read More Ureaplasma: My Pregnancy Story
This blog post does contain affiliate links. Aside from helping your little one feel better, I do think that eliminating dairy from your diet helps lead you towards a healthier lifestyle. But let’s face it, the 80/20 rule is in place so you can have a little fun every once in awhile! Here are some… Read More 5 Grab & Go Dairy-Free Sweet Treats
You read that right: When you see a product labeled Non-Dairy that is not the same as dairy free. Process that for a second. Food items that are labeled Non-Dairy on the front of the package can, and in many cases do, contain cow milk protein, usually in the form of whey, casein or other derivatives. Rule… Read More What the Dairy: Non-Dairy Does Not Mean Dairy Free
A few days ago I posted my go-to breakfast so now it’s time to talk about Frog’s go-to breakfast: pancakes! He absolutely LOVES his pancakes. They are super easy to make and healthy. You can also do different variations. Today we did banana and blueberry but these also work with sweet potato in place of… Read More Blueberry Banana Baby Pancakes {{Dairy-Free}}
Early in my breastfeeding journey I was determined to do all I could to maintain my supply. I kept reading about oatmeal and how it may increase your milk supply so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give it a shot. I also came across this interesting tidbit: Due to its high protein content, oatmeal… Read More My Go-To Breakfast: Lactation-Boosting Raisin Cookie Oatmeal
If you are new to the dairy-free game then meat and vegetables are an easy go-to meal. You can switch up your protein and vegetable allowing for a wide variety of options. In our house, we try to follow the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time we eat healthy, usually paleo, and we splurge 20%… Read More What the Dairy: Natural Flavorings
As I have mentioned, I love meals that I can start preparing early in the day and continue to work on throughout the day. This garlic honey pork roast recipe is a prime example of such a recipe. I am very please with how it turned out. In fact, I thought about making another one… Read More Garlic Honey Pork Roast
Although I like to say that cutting dairy and soy out of my diet has encouraged me to eat healthier, I admit that I still have cravings for salty snacks. Fresh fruit and raw veggies are always great options for easy snacks…buuut if you are perusing the chip aisle, rest assured you do have some… Read More 5 Dairy & Soy-Free Salty Snacks for On the Go
Well, I guess technically this is a refrigerator staple. Rich, luxurious creaminess. That is one thing I miss about giving up dairy. Then I discovered cashew cream. Packed with protein, this delicious dairy-free substitute will make you forget all about heavy cream. You can add it to soups, stews, sauces or as a spread. This… Read More Dairy-Free Pantry Staple: Cashew Cream