On the recommendation of some others I know on LC diets, I've taken to
having Ricotta cheese for dessert.  I mix it w/ some Splenda, vanilla or
powdered cocoa, and/or pumpkin pie spice.  Well, I first started with a
small tub of Walmart brand Ricotta-I usually don't shop there.  I bought
another tub from my normal grocer, this time a name brand.  I don't
recall the name off hand, but I did notice that vinegar was the 3rd
ingredient instead of the 2nd like with the WM brand.  The whole time I
was eating the WM brand Ricotta, I didn't have a problem.  When I
switched to this other brand, I've started getting headaches and
tiredness after I eat it.  I even tested to see if it was my vanilla
causing the problems since it's imitation(I can't afford real)-it's not.
 I've also checked to see if it's the Splenda, but I can eat it in
other things w/o a problem.

So, I've come to the conclusion that the Ricotta is an allergy of mine.
  I only started eating it a week ago, 1x a day, .5 cup at a time.  I
guess I need to stay away from it, which really stinks because it's a
tasty 'dessert', and it's easy!  Ricotta with some vanilla, Splenda and
a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice tastes like rice pudding (one of my
favorite non-LC desserts!)  My dh won't eat it at all, he hates the
texture, so I guess I've wasted money. :(

Has anyone else had this happen? Developing an allergy in such a short
period of time?

Thanks!
-Michelle
Re-started 1/4/05
(quit due to pregnancy 3/01)
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