@mersterling All I can say is try it. I have gone back and forth and when I include dairy, I personally have much more mucus. I had a doctor tell me that dairy and gluten are highly inflammatory foods. I won't say I will never have it, I am choosing to not have it for the most part. People are very sensitive about trying to take a way their dairy. They can have it. Good luck with that. But true, what fun is life without cake once in a while...not kidding. I don't drink, so alcohol it not a problem.