What about dairy??

[momof2jewels]

Hey All,  I've been having major "bathroom issues" for weeks.  One of the things that seems to be recommended for taking with the meds is..Milkshakes, Smoothies, etc.  It just seems that whenever I have the milk or yogurt, I have more "bathroom issues".  Thoughts?  Advice?

[Idyllic]

I learned about Almond milk right here on the forum.

I actually just started drinking it while on treatment.  I notice where I live Almond milk (and soy) it is available in the dairy section in most parts of town so I think it has become more popular. Maybe it is because both almond & soy milk are gluten free and the almond milk is lactose free.
I just think it is so cool that the ingredients contained exclusively almond milk.

I should say upfront that I am used to buying a gallon of fat-free milk for $3.50 to $4.00. A half-gallon of Almond milk started at $2.78.  Plus, if I recall correctly it expires sooner than regular milk.

You can cook with it but temperatures and things that make it curdle are different so be sure to check on line before you add it to gravy (or whatever). It thickens in shakes though.  

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/almond-milk-vs-soy-milk-which-is-better-for-you.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_8263450_thicken-almond-milk.html

[momof2jewels]

Where do you get the Almond Milk?  Grocery store?  Health food store?

[Idyllic]

One milk I just loved while I was treating is Almond Milk. It is low in calories, has no milk sugars and a moderate amount of fat. The unsweetened kind is so rich and creamy (and 35 calories).  There are many different varieties and the cartons basically all look the same but I really like the unsweetened one. I added my own sugar substitute. The amounts of protein & calcium are impressive as well so it is not just a bunch of empty calories.  I think it has 2.5 grams of fat for  one cup. It's a great little boost for the fat requirement. I no longer drink it since I can't drink it in moderation but man-oh-man is it heavenly!

[orphanedhawk]

You can still make fruit smoothies with yogurt or try rice milk and add flax seed meal which is high in fat. You can add a little ginger too.

[pooh55811]

If you are eating a lot of soft foods and liquids (ie nothing solid) that may be contributing. The soft and liquid food goes through a person a lot faster than solid food. I did eat a lot of Greek yogurt, tons of it, but I always ate a piece of toast, a few whole grain rye crisps, thick chicken noodle or chicken and rice soup, anything that would add some actual solid food. I think it helps slow the food down as it passes through the GI tract. Plus, the meds are going through faster too if there is no solid food to slow them down.