Interesting reply. I’m lactose intolerant and was forced to drink milk as a kid (until around 16 or so) because it was good for me. It caused digestive issues I will not mention, but the effect was I was skinny and small and could not gain weight. I was also a sickly child and attribute this to milk.
Once leaving home I gained weight and muscle mass. I grew up in an era where lactose intolerance was practically unheard of. Today I can’t stand the sight of milk and want to smack any jerk that says there’s a drug to take so I can drink the crap. More power to those who like it, I’m not one of them.
I’m of the belief we were meant to start out on breast milk then graduate to solids such as meat. I really don’t think cow’s milk was intended for us by nature.
You missed the main substance: Ice cream! My wife takes the pills just for that.
I can see how you’ve developed a food aversion to it. I’m not lactose intolerant myself but was always able to drink it even though I was told all my life I was allergic to it.
I could see how that lactose intolerance with those digestive issues (I know what they are) could cause you to not grow well, and give you a miserable childhood. I’m really sorry to hear that and really glad you’re doing better now.
I’m dealing with similar issues now with everything except oatmeal. I have bad food intolerances that have gotten progressively worse over many years, and know it’s awful when your digestive tract decides it doesn’t like something and tries to get rid of it for you.