Recently, we've learned that one of our children needs to have a dairy-free life. Not just lactose-free, but whey and casein-free. You might think, what's the big deal? You just take milk out of the diet. This was my first thought, but I wish it was that simple. Dairy-free means no milk, no butter, no ice cream, no yogurt, no cheese, no cream cheese, and no to ranch dressing - just to name a few. It also means no to some types of potato chips - including BBQ - because they contain milk products. It means no to baked goods including cookies, cakes, biscuits, and more. No more processed or canned meats. No more chewing gum or chocolate. And, that's just the start. I realize that living with any allergy is difficult. Finding substitute products for nutrients isn't always easy. Sometimes the alternatives are limited. In the case of my child, one of the substitutes is almond milk. It's delicious. My child...
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