It’s true! By simply ditching dairy you will reduce inflammation and bloat. You will increase your energy and power. You will feel leaner, stronger, and more badass! And if you’re lactose intolerant, like most of us, the transformation will feel like magic. We often don’t connect our ailments with the food we eat, but dairy can be responsible for a number of uncomfortable and chronic symptoms many of us deal with every day. Constant cough, itchy skin, persistent acne, wheezing, annoying sniffles, and embarrassing bloat and gas are all side effects one may feel after consuming dairy. Imagine how you might feel if you gave up this symptom-inducing food.

It’s Time to Detox from Dairy. All You Need Is 14 Days. Some may notice changes immediately, whereas others may take a week or two to really feel fantastic. Our bodies are different, but there is one thing they can agree on: dairy does not do a body good.

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Step 1: Identify foods that contain dairy

Cow’s milk is obvious. But sometimes a food can be so habitual, we don’t realize it contains dairy. While you’re starting out, get in the habit of reading nutrition labels. You don’t have to read every ingredient. At the bottom of the ingredients list, look for “Contains” in bold. Products are required to list any dairy ingredients under this category.

Here are a few common foods that typically contain dairy:

Butter
Yogurt
Ice cream
Cheese and cottage cheese
Coffee creamer (even lactose-free products)
Crackers and chips (yes, your basic wheat cracker may contain dairy!)
Baked goods (muffins, cakes, scones, cookies, brownies, etc)
Enriched breads (challah, brioche, croissants)

Step 2: Replace dairy foods with plant-based fuel

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