Spring-Clean Your System: Your Dairy-Free Meal Plan
If you're constantly feeling bloated, then lactose might be the culprit. According to nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, "[Dairy] is the number one thing I tell my clients to stop eating" — it's a common allergy you might not even realize you have! For lovers of milk and cheese, a life without dairy might seem impossible. Start small with this full-day meal plan full of healthy and delicious dairy-free recipes.
Breakfast
No yogurt this morning. Instead, hard-boil your eggs in advance for a throw-together egg and avocado breakfast that will fill you up with protein and fiber, keeping you surprisingly full and satisfied until lunchtime rolls around.
Lunch
For a riff on classic mayo-laden salad, try this crunchy, refreshing not-tuna salad. Fiber-filled chickpeas combine with apples, celery, and lemon, and then everything gets wrapped up into an unexpected cruciferous veggie: collard greens.
Afternoon Snack
A heaping portion of tabbouleh is high in iron, manganese, and vitamins C and A, all important nutrients for the body. The parsley, lemon, and mint each contain natural detoxing properties as well.
Dinner
You may think polenta is reserved for cheesy Italian cuisine, but this spin on the flavors of a burrito proves differently. A plate of polenta and beans for dinner is high in fiber and protein — both aid in digestion.
Dessert
Instead of a milkshake, treat your body to a tall, refreshing strawberry lemonade smoothie. This cooling drink helps the body cleanse with lemons, while strawberries bring a boost of vitamin C.