It is time for my update on the 30-day dairy-free challenge.
As my primal eating has evolved, I have transitioned to a more minimalist diet, preparing simple meals with very few ingredients. This has become especially true over the winter months, since I try to buy local, and very little is in season. I figured eliminating dairy would only be natural, to further simplify my diet. The end result has been substituting more coconut oil and the often-neglected jar of red palm oil in my cabinet. Red palm oil is difficult to find, but if you ever stumble across any, I would recommend it as another excellent source of fat. As for coconut oil, entire books have been written about the myriad benefits of this superfood.
Conclusion: Similar to Chuck, I am not sure if eliminating dairy has produced any health benefits, but with numerous other options for fat intake available, I plan to continue the 30-day challenge, and possibly make dairy-free a permanent dietary choice.
Will be interesting to see how you feel after 30 days. I used to be a HUGE raw milk evangelist but after going Paleo and hearing Loren Cordain talk about dairy, I’m softening on it now.
I’ve heard lots of good things about raw milk, but unfortunately it is illegal here in Ohio. I would definitely bend the “dairy-free” rules a little if I were to come across any!
Get in touch directly with dairy farmers to get “illegal” raw milk
Also, try http://products.mercola.com/coconut-oil/ it’s way better than vitacost IMO.
Thanks for the tips, Cass! I used to be a big Mercola fan, but then he started rubbing me the wrong way as just a guy who uses scare tactics to expand his health empire. But that’s just me
. I’m pretty happy with the Vitacost, especially for the price. I’ve only ever had Nutiva and Vitacost coconut oil and find them both quite delicious.
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