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What Happens If You Stop Eating Dairy: The Consequences of Giving Up Dairy Products
30.06.2024 20:52
Some people experience digestive problems from consuming dairy products, and this is one of the reasons for giving up dairy.
However, it doesn’t really matter why you decided to exclude this category of products from your diet – instead, we suggest you learn about the possible consequences.
You can lose weight
You won't find any studies that confirm a direct link between giving up dairy products and weight loss. At the same time, there are a number of studies that suggest that, for example, veganism can promote rapid weight loss. However, in this case, you will have to give up not only milk, but also other animal products.
You may gain weight
Since milk proteins are poorly digested, you feel full longer. If you give them up, you are likely to start eating carbohydrates. So, when you eliminate dairy products from your diet, add other sources of protein - eggs, fish and nuts.
Your digestion will improve
Even if you don't have a confirmed milk intolerance, you may be lactose sensitive. If you experience gas, rumbling, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or constipation after eating dairy products, you may actually need to give them up.
Your digestion will get worse
However, if you are used to getting probiotics only from yogurt and kefir, your intestines may feel their lack. And switching to soy milk can cause allergies or digestive problems.
What to do? Unfortunately, you can’t do without experimenting – after consulting with your doctor, you can switch to a milk-free diet and then evaluate your condition.
Previously, we talked about how to take chia seeds for weight loss.
