Quote Originally Posted by FrankenFretter View Post
I don't drink milk (I use soy milk instead), but it's not due to lactose intolerance. I don't drink it because of what Tung states right here: Cow milk is for cows, not humans. Of course, I'm not very good at being lacto-free. I love yogurt and cheese. I think that makes me only half hypocritical.
Most hard/aged cheeses like the various cheddars (coldby, sharp, mild, etc.) and Swiss are lactose free. They are manufactured with enzymes. Soft cheeses like mozzarella and string cheese do have lactose.

I've been using almond milk on organic puffed rice cereal for breakfast. Add a little agave syrup and I'm good to go. FWIW, I stay away from soy products as I've read that there are substances in them that create estrogen type compounds in the human body. Added to that, most soy products are made from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Monsanto owns the patent on GMO soybeans and have actively persecuted small independent soy bean farmers. It seems that it is impossible to keep GMO soybeans out of non-GMO soybean fields and Monsanto sues anyone selling their patented soybeans without a contract for patent infringement. See the documentary Food, Inc. for more info.

I've also been on a gluten-free kick lately. I suspect that I might be slightly gluten intolerant. Gluten is another one of those substances that may only trigger slight allergies in people. My boss has celiac disease and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. The bad thing is that even a tiny amount of gluten contamination is enough to put her in the hospital.