How To Reintroduce Dairy
Why We Should Reintroduce Dairy
Dairy is one of the more common foods that we’re told to eliminate if we’re having digestive issues. And some of us even experience a little relief when we remove dairy. But then we start consuming alternatives to real butter and cheese, thinking that it’s healthier for our gut health. I know, I fell for it too.
Until I was introduced to the work of Weston A. Price.
Dr. Price studied native cultures and all the foods they thrived on. These cultures had a source of raw dairy that was packed with important nutrients and promoted health, fertility, and immunity to disease!
Dairy is full of fat-soluble vitamins and essential minerals, bioavailable protein and healthy fats - it’s a SUPERFOOD! There is no good, REAL food replacement for getting essential minerals like calcium and vitamins like K2 from milk.
Dairy was never the issue, but rather the quality and source of our dairy products.
So, yes, it is possible (and even highly encouraged) to reintroduce dairy, even if you struggle with digestive issues.
How To Reintroduce Dairy
1️⃣ Eliminate Processed Food/ Gut Irritants like vegetable oils, artificial sweeteners, refined carbs, and acid-reducing drugs. These damage your gut lining and prevent proper digestion.
2️⃣ Prioritize Nervous system support to replenish stomach acid levels & balance hormones. Chiropractic is always #1. Other options include quality sleep, daily walks, getting morning sun, grounding, protein-rich meals, etc.
3️⃣ Support & protect your gut lining, specifically the small intestine with foods, herbs like slippery elm, aloe vera gel (my fav), colostrum, glutamine, animal protein and coconut oil. The small intestine is where MOST nutrient absorption occurs. These foods will protect our gut from further damage and make nutrients more available to us.
4️⃣ Reintroduce Slowly. If you’re anything like me, it had been a nasty long time since I had dairy. It’s going to take time for your body and mind to get used to it again without reacting. Ideally, you want to try 1 food for a few days before adding in the next food to see how your body responds. And yes, portions matter! Start slow and with smaller quantities for the best results.
Start with ghee, real butter, raw cheese and then finish strong with raw milk. One serving may look like 1 oz cheese, 1 tsp ghee, tsp butter or 1 oz raw dairy.
5️⃣ Quality Matters!
Always opt for Raw, Organic, Grass-fed, and FULL fat!
Skip anything with additives, thickeners, synthetic/fortified substances.
