>Quoth:  lisa blackburn <[log in to unmask]>
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>... I think dairy foods might be a problem for me, much as I love
>them. I also really missed fruit on Atkins. It's very frustrating trying all
>kinds of restrictive "diets" only to gain weight, or, at best, maintain. I
>hope Neanderthin is different.

I have found that dairy consumption is mostly habit, not essential
to one's diet or good health. After 7 months on Paleo I don't miss
it, tho my intake was rather low anyway upon commencing. If you need
additional inspiration in avoiding dairy, check out www.notmilk.com
for factoids, hype and some truth about the dairy industry and its
products.