Non-Dairy Suggestions?

[carrie1977]

Friends...I need your help!

After having an endoscopy done last month, I was told I have EOE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis). My gastro doc instructed me (via a letter in the mail) to take a Prilosec once a day for six weeks (even though heart burn is not an issue for me) and scheduled me for a follow-up phone call after that time period). Since then I have done a little bit of research and most things I've read have said that cutting out certain trigger foods can help - wheat, milk, egg, nuts, soy, fish and shellfish. I have noticed that my throat gets "scratchy" and I have to take larger breaths after drinking a dairy product (usually in my coffee) or eating ice cream. So...I'm thinking I might cut out dairy from my diet. What are some of your favorite non-dairy products like ice cream or coffee creamers? Cheese? Anything else I'm not thinking of?

Thanks!

[bienejen]

Almond milk creamer is good. I've used almond milk in cereal and smoothies too - esp love the vanilla flavored. My vegan friend turned me on to cashew milk ice cream (I couldn't tell the difference) but said she hasn't found a cheese that's really satisfying. I've had coconut milk whipped topping (cool whip) that was very good, too.

[AmieN1]

I love this creamer & it comes in a few different flavors. I'm not dairy free but I still chose this one!

[lizziej]

I'm somewhat lactose-intolerant. I've been drinking almond milk for a number of years. I buy the one that is not Vanilla-flavored or sweetened, but the flavored and/or sweetened are good. I don't miss milk.

For my coffee, I use the sugar-free Carnation powdered creamers, as they are non-dairy. I use the powders because they last a lot longer than the liquid (which I really like). I even use it to sweeten my oatmeal. That creamer than Amie posted sounds delicious - I will probably try it even though it's liquid!

I hope you get some more answers/guidance from your doctor. He/She probably prescribed the Prilosec because of the acid that may be produced and/or come up without your knowing it and aggravating your esophagus. (I hope that makes sense).

[erica zane]

I use regular soymilk for any cereal/oatmeal...I don't drink coffee so no help there but for ice cream, I like the So Delicious brand. I just usually skip cheese...

[lovely1m]

Almond milk in coffee is the best. I buy lots of almond milk ice creams for my husband, too. Honestly, almond milk is my favorite replacement for any cow dairy.

[Robin Carlton]

Another Almond Milk lover here. Califia is my favorite brand for milk and creamer (the texture is perfect and milky vs silky if that makes sense)...