What have I done to my daughter?

i don't have a clue, but good luck:flowerforyou:

I have the same problem with ice cream. Her body just isn't used to it anymore. Same goes for me with anything fried now. I've been eating clean for so long that I can't eat fried foods without getting extremely sick. Her not being able to have ice cream, isn't the worst thing in the world :P

Have her try a Lactaid pill (it's an enzyme). I have a mild case of lactose intolerance and I take it only when I am having ice cream or something with a lot of cheese. Also, I drink Lactaid milk...it taste just like regular milk.

She was probably always sensitive to dairy but didn't notice the effects. Once you remove it for a few weeks, the symptoms become clear. you didn't create the sensitivity; you uncovered it. Feel grateful she knows about it. She'll feel better without it. It is one of the top inflammatory foods...

I'm experiencing the same problem. I didn't cut out dairy, but I switched to low fat or no fat. Now when I eat the full fat stuff my stomach swells up huge and I get really back cramps. It's extremely disappointing because I love cheese and ice cream, but it's not worth the pain. Not sure if there is a remedy or if you can build a tolerance back up to it.

Try probiotics (at local pharmacy). It is filled with good bacteria (like yogurt times 10) and helps digestion / elimination. Start with one chewable tab and increase if needed. Starting with too much can cause gas. I have issues with milk fat, not lactose -- I almost never eat ice cream.

I can't eat fast food anymore. At one point I used to love a good chip buttie but my stomach just can't handle it after I gave it up a little while ago. I should imagine that if you worked it in slowly she'd get used to it again. If not, then not eating dairy isn't so bad! I'm vegan and thrive without eating dairy. Coffee shops normally do soya these days and if you're going to work / a friend's house then you can take your own with you. I have a little pot to carry Soya milk in when I go out so I can always enjoy a drink. There are also dairy free ice creams you can try. If that's not what you want, then I'm sure working dairy back in slowly should work.

Cutting down on dairy makes it less important for your body to produce the lactase enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. The more milk you drink, the more enzyme you produce. It's possible that her body is not producing as much of the enzyme as it used to because of the decreased dairy consumption. But millions and millions of people are lactose intolerant (myself included). You don't need dairy in your life to lead a healthy life. If you find that she is lactose intolerant, and she still wants to consume dairy without any side effects, buy some Lactaid and try that when she eats dairy and see how she feels. Also, most lactose intolerant people can have some dairy without side effects. Doctors say up to 1/2 cup of milk.

If you're worried about her calcium intake, there is always supplements. There's tofu, dark leafy greens, calcium fortified juices and cereals, etc. There's plenty of options.

However, it also could be that beause of your healthier lifestyle and cutting out high fat and high sugar treats like ice cream, when she ate it, her body just didn't react as well as when that was something she ate more regularly.

I used to eat a fair bit of dairy but over the past 4 months I have developed a severe intolerance to anything lactose. I am 23 years old and have never had a problem with lactose before. I have been talking to friends and family and it seems like it is a lot more common that people think to develop this intolerance later in life. I have a hard time with ice cream because it used to be my favourite treat. I had been eating sugar free freezes in place when I first was unable to eat dairy, now I don't really crave it at all. I do think I will try over the counter pills someday to see if this will fix the problem but for now if my body doesn't feel well when I eat something then I think it is a sign that I shouldn't be eating it. It just takes some getting used to.

I don't really know - but like you I cut out alot of creams, butter, cheese etc. I find now if I have my favourite pasta carbonara from my local Italian restaurant I'm in trouble - stomach aches & other not so pleasant effects.

I rule it out to being too rich and stomach not used to processing them - but not sure about ice cream !!

this wasn't your fault.. it would have happened either way, her body was just use to it.

I have friends who have sworn off meat - especially beef - for health reasons. After some time of not eating it, they've lost their ability to digest it. That's what probably happened with your daughter. Our bodies make enzymes to help us digest what we eat. I think we stop making them for certain things if we don't eat them for a while.

Almond milk is a great alternative to milk. Plus it has 50% more calcium than regular milk and it also makes great ice cream. I posted a great recipe for 35 calorie almond milk ice cream.
Yes, almond milk is more expensive, but it is less in calories and tastes better too.....at least to me.
I get the Silk PureAlmond Unsweetened and it has 35 calories for 1 cup. I use it in cereal, protein shakes, etc. Has a nice creamy texture.

I have this issue w/ ice cream now too. Make sure you buy a brand that has no high fructose corn syrup in it. Breyers is a good one. I seem to have less issues going that route, since most ice cream has A LOT of crap in it. Otherwise, she could have a bit of lactose intolerance, but I'd try the no HFCS route first.

i think her body is not used to eating it and should slowly get back into it. I cut out all sugar for awhile, then when I started eating it again, it made me feel nauseous. I don't think there's any need for alarm.