Eliminating dairy too? So hungry!

[JenniK]

Hi all,

I have seen many mentions of celiac folks also needing to eliminate dairy. After years of gluten-free, I am now trying it to see if it helps my general inflammation, ulcer symptoms and belly bloat. It does seem to be helping, but I feel like I am so hungry now and am not sure how to get enough protein. I am no longer a big fan of meat and don’t like more than once a day in general. I am now realizing how much I used yogurt and cheese or cream to fill the voids. 
Yesterday i made a gorgeous salad with spinach and greens, added some (maybe not enough?) grilled chicken with diced yellow pepper, quinoa and a homemade peanut butter/ asian dressing. Delicious, but less than an hour later, I was starving again. I also make a good homemade granola, but yesterday without adding greek yogurt or milk, it wasn’t enough anymore. These are examples that happens frequently. 
The thought of meat for breakfast or meat served hot for lunch kind of turns my stomach, so I don’t try it. I feel like I want something cool and light, but how to get the protein?

Thanks

[Scott Adams]

Do you eat meat, fish, or eggs? These would be high in protein. If you don't nuts and tofu might be good options. 

Also, some people who have issues with cow's milk may be able to tolerate sheep's or goat's milk and their related products.

[Ninibmr]

It depends on why dairy bothers you. I had mine tested and found that I'm allergic to casein, which is the protein in all dairy. So no other kind of dairy from any other animal works for me, but plant or nut based "milks" or "cheeses" work. If you're lactose intolerant, that's something else altogether.