Grace here’s the motivation you need: I have watched your channel since around 2000 subs and you’re the one RUclipsr I have never tired of! Every single video is a little joy in my day because you’re so genuine and make me feel more comfortable with loving myself 😊 you’re doing incredible things the grackle punks are all here for you 😘❤️
Agreed with Charlotte Joyce your one of a kind grace you have really helped bring me joy during lockdown you remind me of my own sense of humour random and down to earth when I’m happy and thriving you help bring me back to me when I’m not feeling like it 💓
Grace! I used to watch such negative food vloggers since I was a young teen, and I found your channel around 2 years ago! Since then, I’ve had a MUCH BETTER relationship with food - and I’m so glad I found your channel because I genuinely feel so free and positive when I watch your vids (instead of the previous feelings of envy and like I wasn’t enough because I wasn’t only eating kale and apples for the day!!). Love you and your family so much xx
your videos are such a safe space. i’ve never felt insecure watching your videos, simply because you are not one bit fake. you always make me feel warm and fuzzy, even after the longest days. don’t think you’re not having a positive impact on people, you are great
any chance of a peanut butter taste test of a few store-bought ones vs a few higher-end, smaller online businesses? I would love to watch this and find new brands/small businesses xx
Grace, silent follower here. I've watched your channel since 6k. You are my all-time favourite RUclipsr. I need you to know what a wonderful person you are, your morals and personality are what the world needs more of. I just wanted to say thank you for the hundreds of hours of joy and entertainment you have brought into my life. xxx
when you make matcha, whisk the matcha in with a little bit of hot water and then add the ice and milk to that, I use an electric milk frother to whisk it and it works a charm :)
You can probably tolerate more “processed” or cooked dairy because your body doesn’t need to break it down from its raw form. Ie butter has been processed from pure milk and the buttermilk removed, which is why it’s easier to digest than just pure milk you’d drink.
For me, the protein is what I’m allergic to, so things like butter have a higher fat ratio are easier for my body to tolerate. Who knows, I think my primary issue with dairy is that I’m not a baby cow... actually that might just fix all my problems if I could just live life as a bebe cow
@Dusty Shackleford why would we need to add something to digest it if cows milk is produced for baby cows to drink and we are not baby cows the last time I checked? Tell me again how drinking cows milk is natural for humans. Cats produce milk for cats. Dogs produce milk for dogs... AND SO ON
Grace, you never fail to make me smile. I'm possibly your oldest subscriber [72]. I try to keep up with the latest on food, health, and positive young people. I find you to be very kind and loving and entertaining. I love when you include your parents and Banksy, too. Thank you for all your fun content. And the very interesting info on your dairy experience. Sending love from USA, Barb
grace the way you think about things and your mindset is honestly so admirable! you dont beat yourself up for feeling down or uninspired, and can recognise that it’s very human and that we can’t all be at 100% all the time. it’s such a lovely trait, and im sure you help so many other people who are feeling low, because it’s easy to feel guilty for “wasting” a day or being “unproductive”. it’s just nice that you acknowledge we all get that way sometimes, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of
Antibiotics can honestly ruin your body if taking a lot for a long period of time (talking from experience and current circumstances). I went 2 years having to be on antibiotics on and off all the time, and that has ruined my body in every single way. It's just comforting to know that I'm not alone in this! Thank you for sharing your experience. Love your videos!
My bodie’s weird with the dairy intolerance too. I’m fine with cheese, pizza, lots of things with dairy in... but give me a milkshake, a frappe, something with heavy cream and milk, I am very sick!
Is it weird that I'm a 25 year old trainee teacher but I just felt the need to go for a "omg I'm here early!" Comment. Grace, your videos have been getting me through this lockdown!
Have you thought about changing the tog of your duvet. Going for a lower tog may help with how hot you get but still provide a nicer comforting thick duvet. Dunelm has some good deals on bedding and they also have some cute sets. I got all my bedding from there and at the moment have a miniature dauschand bedding set and blue-green bedding set. Or ASDA has some good sets. I would look around and see what fits with your budget xx
About the duvet situation - I completely recommend going for a natural wool duvet, because it regulates your body temperature so you won't overheat (whereas polyester makes you v sweaty because is doesn't regulate your temperature). Honestly, natural wool duvets are game changers, and they stay puffed up and have a lovely weight so you feel all cosy without overheating. (I got mine from www.devonduvets.com which are made in the UK, but there are other fab companies too) xx
i had a very similar experience with lactose intolerance- i couldnt have any dairy at all as a teenager without pain, etc. i can now have some dairy, but specifically know that dairy + sugar is an absolute killer for me still. i can have mac and cheese for dinner, but no (cows milk) ice cream or creme brulee for dessert. as grace said, its all about working with your doctor and experimenting to see what is comfortable for you. there are so so many more substitutes compared to even 5-10 years ago, too!
Glad my emptying cache tip worked for you!! It’s been such a lifesaver since I realised it was the cause of my system preferences taking up so much space!
I was also told I was dairy intolerant when I was a kid. Turns out I actually have IBS and certain forms of dairy are triggers for me. I also had an allergy to pork as a teenager which went away in my early twenties. So random.
Hi Gracie. Just a note to send you some love for your generosity in posting your vlogs. I always look to see what you've posted, especially, if I'm feeling a bit upset or anxious - usually for no reason if I think about it - but you always cheer me up and calm me down with your no nonsense, down to earth approach to things. Thank you so much for that. Never doubt that you are really appreciated for your talents which you are far too modest to acknowledge. Never change! xxx
It’s definitely so easy and normal to feel like you’re losing your way in your goals during the whole lockdown scenario just don’t put too much pressure on yourself. We’re not going anywhere so take what time you need to get ✨ inspired ✨
I’m from Ireland and I Litch watch you religiously. Your sense of humour is MEEEE. I’m also so into baking because of you. Keep up the content gal. You are FAB 💚
OH! And on the duvet topic, definitely go with a feather down quilt! They are SUPER pudgy and fluffy and are cool in the summer but warm in the winter.
Have you tried a weighted blanket? It might help with the duvet situation, I have 'mela' ones and love them :) You can get cotton covers too which are cooler than the fleecy one it comes with. They're good for people who are sensitive to sensory things.
I feel like Grace should write down the recipes in the description box for all the things that she bakes. Because I always get really hungry after watching her vlogs.
I recommend a feather down duvet, it keeps me cosy when its cold and its not to hot in the summer. Its poofy like you descibed. Love the weight of it too - helps with my anxiety, almost like a weighted blanket. You can also get different tog ratings.. the warmth rating basically, the higher the number the warmer it will be. Hope that helps ♥
Lactose levels vary within dairy products. Butter is very low in lactose, whereas milk is high in lactose. Different cheeses also have different levels of lactose. It's worth researching lactose levels in different dairy products and keeping a food journal to gauge how much lactose you personally can tolerate. Thanks for sharing your journey with dairy!
wow I totally feel you on the weird dietary problems thing - I had eaten totally normally all my life until I was 21, and then BAM intolerant to gluten dairy, and soy... so so painful. And yet somehow and now 25 and can eat everything again like normal? it's honestly so confusing! That being said I do find all this stuff super interesting, it was really cool to hear you talk about it!
Another incredible video to take my stress away! Your lactose intolerance is also very similar to mine. Anything with dairy use to upset my stomach massively, but since taking probiotics for a long period of time, it's now becoming more manageable. I'm glad you're figuring it out because it's not nice at all!
@@Erin._Rose I take the ProBio7 capsules which you can buy in most local supermarkets. I chose these because they have the bacteria inside which helps with IBS and lactose intolerance 😊 I'm not a doctor but I've had a positive outcome from them. Like you say, there are so many out there so it just means doing a bit of research to make sure you get the right benefits for you!
This is super random but since I'm early 😅 saw in ur other video that you loved the Me Before You Series, I'd highly recommend The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes too it's so good and I just know youd love it! It seems exactly like ur type of thing and so wholesome and gives u all the feels :) love your videos Grace!
I have wheat and dairy intolerance and it’s so weird some days I can eat a whole pizza and be fine, other days I could have one breadstick and be a mess
Bedding - I suggest that, instead of a duvet, you have flannelette sheets top and bottom and get three of those thick fleece double blankets. There are few launderettes these days with machines big enough to wash a double duvet and, for the price of having them professionally done, you could buy a new one! If you use sheets and fleece blankets, you could wash them all separately at home, and use fewer or more blankets in accordance with need - Simples!
You are a precious little person Grace. You should always feel loved and enough. I appreciate your content so much, it makes me feel like I am okay, life is beautiful in all its ups and downs and its little moments. Love x
If you're stuck with cups measurements Tala the baking brand make a measuring cup that covers wet/dry English cups and American cups. Its my number one go to measurement tool when baking. Also comes in a baby blue colour.
The same thing happened to me when I was about 20, just became really intolerent to dairy. I never cut it out completely, but I really limited my intake. After about a year, I found I could eat most things as long as I didn't eat dairy on consecutive days. I'm 26 now and still don't eat that much dairy for other reasons, but it doesn't upset my gut at all anymore! Whole milk and ice cream where the last things to "come back"... I could eat a whole whole bowl of Ben & Jerry's now 😃
From my experience there is a difference between being lactose and dairy intolerant. If it’s especially dairy and you can’t even have lactose free dairy products, then I believe it’s an allergy, because your body can’t handle the milk protein. I don’t know if you lack the enzyme, or if it’s something else. If you are lactose intolerant but can have lactose free dairy products, you have a deficiency of the lactase enzyme. Lactose is the sugar in the milk, and lactase is the enzyme you need to have to be able to break down the lactose into glucose and galactose, which becomes energy (lactose is a disaccharide that consists of one molecule of the monosaccharide glucose, and one molecule of the monosaccharide galactose). Some people that are intolerant have some lactase enzyme and can handle some lactose sometimes, or enough to be able to eat things like cheese and butter without any problem. Other people don’t have the enzyme at all and can’t eat anything with lactose. When you’re body can’t break down lactose into energy it becomes “food” for bacteria in your large intestine (I think the correct translation is, I’m Swedish). It’s when the bacteria starts to eat the lactose your stomach can hurt, you become gassy etc. Humans aren’t supposed to be able to consume dairy past breastfeeding, but here in the north we developed a tolerance for lactose because we needed to be able to eat dairy to get vitamin D. This tolerance now seems to be devolving. I don’t know why, but I’m guessing it’s because we don’t eat the same way we used to and we’ve been exposed to other things that have screwed up or bodies and the good bacteria in our gut. Me myself have been lactose intolerant since I was ten, but seemed to develop an intolerance for gluten and pork as well two years ago. From what I know, all my intolerances are because I lack the enzymes necessary to break down the proteins and sugar. Sorry for the long comment, I’ve been lactose intolerant for the bigger part of my life, and I just read about it in my biology course, so I’ve accumulated some experience and knowledge. Love your videos!
Another great video. I'm still a newbie to your channel but you are the first youtuber to really influence me! Celebrating my 16th wedding anniversary today with a delivery from doughnut time. I've lived and worked in London for 16 years and never had one. We also bought vegan sweets from the conscious candy company because if you and we love love love them. I've recently just switched from butter to your vegan block ... Wow.. you are a really fresh youtuber with great videos and brilliant content. Thank you so much.
I've been struggling so much lately and it honestly makes me feel so much better and puts a smile on my face just to watch your vlogs and videos. You are the backbone to my lockdown!
Duvet. The NEXT with silk 7.5 tog duvet is amazing. Had ours for two years and it doesnt go lumpy and with a light throw in winter its still light but warm.
Grace, I use a mulberry silk down duvet (very popular in Asia). It’s filled with strand of mulberry silk and is naturally hypoallergenic and cooling. It doesn’t give a lofty look like duck down, but if you get hot easily I recommend it. I got mine from Amazon.
I love you grace, thank you for consistently giving us such wholesome quality content and bringing a bit of joy and much needed optimism to our days. You motivate and inspire me so much and I never get sick of your videos. Thank you for putting a pep in our steps!!
I’m at exactly the same! Can pretty much eat things with dairy in. But can have things like custard, cream trifle . Anything with too much. And lactose free milk in coffeee
I was basically born with intolerance to cow's milk protein, developed an intolerance to eggwhites when I was 6, developed gluten sensitivity and lactose intolerance at 16, diagnosed with a (weird) light intolerance to red meat at 20, and finally became deadly allergic to rosemary at 22... I can tolerate a little bit of everything if I don't have too much (except for rosemary) and I got to this point after years of dealing with it, so I get that feeling of finally being able to eat something withouth the fear of getting sick, it is great, and I am so happy for you!!
Rosemary of all things! That's a new one to me. That whole combo must be very hard to deal with in terms of eating outside your own home or ordering takeaway.
@@Rose-jz6sx if I don't have those things too often I can allow myself to have a "careless" meal every once in a while, and I'll be fine, but yeah, it's not the best to deal with 😅
Same thing happened to me! Had a dairy intolerance for a few years in my early twenties and then it went away again and I eat dairy now no problem most of the time - but like you I still hate real milk! So I have plant milk instead of milk as I just prefer it 😊
Me too! Except I developed an allergy to all sort of foods 🤦🏻 literally anything I eat or drink (even water) upsets me .. it happened after a course of antibiotics a year and half ago and still going on.. it doesn’t make sense
Grace, you are truly the most enjoyable youtuber to watch because you are so wholesome, so yourself, and so positive. You also just do interesting things and have nice things to say! I seriously see you being on BBC programs or morning shows as a host and just being a great host that everyone wants to chat with, and I feel like you'll be so successful because of your attitude and personality! My ultimate vision for you is that you'll have a super modern cooking show where you do TikTok trends and interview popular internet people! You're so great on RUclips but I'm sure even bigger things are coming your way!
Hello! I’ve been lactose intolerant for 5 years now. Over time I have slowly re-introduced dairy and my body can now cope with small amounts. Something I have found really interesting is the different levels of lactose in different types of dairy products. This may be something that you’re interested in researching as can be very helpful in deciding appropriate food options with a lactose intolerance where you are trying to re-introduce the lactose ! X
My son was the same as you from 1yrs could not have dairy, so he was on oat milk until 6, then we moved him to lactofree milk. He was on that for 2 years and has just moved onto normal cow's milk. So its taken 8 years for him to get use to dairy .
watching your vids is such a welcome and wholesome break from the madness of whats happening in the world right now. thanks for the great content as always grack!
The excitement I get when I see that Grace uploaded a video is out of this world haha. For real... I postpone watching the video so that I can watch it after I have done some work as a reward. Her energy just uplifts my mood evvvverytime. Thank you Grace for being you and sharing your journey with us! 💕💕💕💕
the ‘comforter’ style in the US are quilts in the UK. there are plenty of lovely company’s that make their own, often custom made so you can choose the fabric. Rhiannon ashlee on youtube has one and i think she has a video talking about hers
You are the only youtuber that I watched almost every video of in the last two years. Your enthusiasm always brightens up my day. Even when you are down you radiate optimism and come back with even more good energies. :D
I’m allergic to anything from an udder, when first diagnosed my doctor I was 35 she said some people can deal with baked milk protein but not raw and to play with it. It didn’t work for me and I now travel with an Epi pen on hand. So glad you can have a biscuit now, enjoy! 💕
Look up lactose content of different foods. Butter and hard cheeses like cheddar or parmesan are generally pretty low lactose and I can tolerate them just fine. For other things I pop a lactaid so I can enjoy myself but avoid unnecessary suffering. The antibiotics connection is really interesting, I also became lactose intolerant after a very long course but didn’t realize there was a possible connection.
Many people develop secondary lactase deficiency later in life, it generally stems from damage to the mucosal lining of the intestines which leads to a reduced ability to produce lactase (which comes from the mucosal lining), the enzyme which allows you to digest and absorb dairy. Happens a lot after gastrointestinal illness (food poisoning etc) or after some medications or surgery. Your mucosal lining can recover over time, and grace is correct that it is helped with things like probiotics. Look after your gut, and start with small doses of lactose while it recovers! Allergies and intolerances are very different things, an allergy is an immune response whereas an intolerance is a reduced capacity to digest and absorb something, so what worked for grace might not work for you depending on what you're dealing with. Love grace and think she explained this really well, just wanted to share a bit of background knowledge :)
If you eat a dairy product that upsets your stomach, it could be the pesticides/antibiotics given to the cow. It is best to make sure all your traditional dairy products are grass-fed/pasture raised. This has a big impact on quality.
Cows produce milk for cows no? Females, in all forms, whether human or animal, produce milk for THEIR BABY no? Are humans cow babies? Human mothers get pregnant, give birth and produce milk for their young and that's the SAME for cows and goats no???? The same if your dog or cat had babies too...
"Grass fed/pasture raised" omg 😡 as mother "dairy cows" then get ground up for "beef" and bleed out, and their babies get crammed in a small cage for "veal" sick in the head really
Ikea (US at least) has duvets that are made to be warmer and cooler (but the cooler ones are slightly less puffy- it's just a sacrifice you have to make to not sweat all night)!
This is so interesting. My baby had a dairy intolerance whilst I was breastfeeding so cut it out of my diet. Then when they turned 1 they started having bits of yoghurt etc using the NHS milk train and was doing fine but got a nasty infection in their neck and needed intravenous antibiotics and since then they cannot handle anything with dairy in it. I will try adding in some more probiotic food things to his diet as we start the milk train again. Love your videos 🧡
omg yes sunday night has been bath night for me for as long as i can remember it truly does hit different ✨ love you grace, you truly keep me going with your positive vibes
On the allergy/intolerance subject, I heard that scientists have now devised a way to transfer poo from one healthy person to one that had a less healthy gut and it worked. A bit gross, but if you think about the science behind it, it’s exciting progress!
The BEST duvet inserts are the Stay Chill™️ duvet inserts from Pottery Barn Teen!! I LOVE mine, it’s that perfect podgy, with the square thing you were describing, and are really nice temperature (not too heavy and warm but not WARM), they also have an allergen barrier too, and as a bonus they male that crinkle sound when you pull the covers back to get into bed *straight cozy vibes*. They are kind of expensive $169 (which is without tax and shipping bc america never gives you the real price until you actually pay for things 🙄), and I’m not sure how much shipping would be for UK. But Grace (and others who may be interested) I cannot express to you how PERFECT they are for what you’re describing. I know I looked long and hard to find the perfect one and I hope you see this and it can work out for you.
My daughter is milk protein and now recently egg intolerant (she’s 2 in June). I’ve tried the milk ladder with her a few times but I’ve left it now for a few months after a really bad reaction. When she does have a reaction non dairy probiotic drinks help loads, I would definitely recommend those as your trying to reintroduce foods!
Just a tip for anyone baking in cups and you don't have proper measuring cups - just use any cup but keep all your measurements using that cup- so 1/2 cup, 1/4 cup etc. (I used to use a mug for example)
I'm glad that you're doing better with the dairy situation. I'm was on a similar boat a year ago as well. It was interesting that you mentioned cache because I was learning about cache in an It course that I'm doing currently. Also while I was watching your vlog my cat was next to me, his name is Blue and looks very similar to Banksy.
Grace you and your videos have truly gotten me through the last year! I’ve been dealing with some heavy mental health and physical health issues and you are just a bright light in the darkness. I’m endlessly thankful for your content❤️❤️ also you and honor remind me so so much of me and one of my best friends and we always talk about our fave parts of your vids lol we are your dads biggest fan
Allergies/intolerances are a wild ride. I tested positive for a wheat allergy in my 30s (Celiac runs in my family) and my husband can't eat a raw apple(terrible stomach pains) but cooked apple (like applesauce) he is fine. Maybe it's a box stitch duvet you want? It creates puffy squares across the duvet by the way it's stitched.
For your matcha, just put it in a mason jar (or I use an old jam jar) with the water and shake it until it's all mixed up! Just shaking it a lot usually gets rid of the lumps for me! Also, your velvetiser might make a really nice frothy matcha latte too! :)
To not get lumps in your drink, have warm oat or almond milk, mix it then add your cold milk and ice to the matcha drink. You could also make milk cubes instead so it doesn’t water it down. 🥳
My doctor suggested I try and go dairy-free to help with my asthma ( singers are supposed to avoid dairy before a performance, as it makes you produce more mucus/coats your pipes) and the dairy alternative milks, especially the soy really had a negative impact on my periods! A few years later, I tried going gluten-free which has helped a lot more. I can still eat somethings that have gluten, like Dr Oetker thin crust pizza, but normal bread and pasta give me the same effects as you!
Hello Grace, I'm 51 and I so enjoy your content blogs etc. My niece was watching you one day, and sat watching too, that was nearly 2 years ago, watched you ever since, I thank you xx
stop im literally watching the bit at the start where you hit the door with the hula hoop on repeat idk why i just find it so funny the way it hits nwncfnf i love u graceeee
Hope you are okay Grace! I've really found these lockdowns give me mad mood swings. If ya feeling a bit down, I know for sure it just takes a bit of time and sun to get the energy and fun back!! Thank you for always bashing out the chilled content :)) never tire of watching your vids
Grace, you help those of us who just need to see something positive. Also, you have inspired me to work on bread making this year, 2021. I am getting there on sour dough bread. Keep up the posts, you are a blessing.
I am unhealthily invested in Grace’s dairy tolerance
hehehe, I love you so much. I am as invested with my dairy tolerance as you are, just don't want the squits when I have a bit of dairy lol
lol me too as I’m slightly lactose intolerant despecially milk 😳 lol
We all are 🤣
Yes, same!
@@hughmann1927 pretty sure raw milk is illegal? But I could be wrong.
Grace here’s the motivation you need:
I have watched your channel since around 2000 subs and you’re the one RUclipsr I have never tired of! Every single video is a little joy in my day because you’re so genuine and make me feel more comfortable with loving myself 😊 you’re doing incredible things the grackle punks are all here for you 😘❤️
ahh that is SO SO SO kind. Thank you so much for sticking around and being such a lovely human :) xxx
This is so so true!! I feel the same way ❤️❤️❤️
Agreed with Charlotte Joyce your one of a kind grace you have really helped bring me joy during lockdown you remind me of my own sense of humour random and down to earth when I’m happy and thriving you help bring me back to me when I’m not feeling like it 💓
same here 🙋
@@daniellemurnane-daly1613 ❤️❤️❤️
Omg yes finally the big dairy update. I was starting to think I made up that scene of you mentioning the dairy thing before 😂
So did I! 🤣
saaame
saaame omg hahaha
Is she vegan?
@@lollypop8285 nope she’s not. She was allergic to dairy
"when I was whipping out baths willy nilly" HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE HER
i feel like 'the dairy story' has almost turned into a bryn and jason's fishing trip kinda moment
🤣😂🤣
Grace! I used to watch such negative food vloggers since I was a young teen, and I found your channel around 2 years ago! Since then, I’ve had a MUCH BETTER relationship with food - and I’m so glad I found your channel because I genuinely feel so free and positive when I watch your vids (instead of the previous feelings of envy and like I wasn’t enough because I wasn’t only eating kale and apples for the day!!). Love you and your family so much xx
Please don't tell me it was freelee, durianrider etc? 😢
these are the only vlogs i find interesting solely because of grace’s chaos
hahaha glad you find the interesting!
Same, her life is so normal but also so fun and interesting and that's 100% down to personality.
your videos are such a safe space. i’ve never felt insecure watching your videos, simply because you are not one bit fake. you always make me feel warm and fuzzy, even after the longest days. don’t think you’re not having a positive impact on people, you are great
When the hula hoop hit the door... I can’t😂😂
The moment we have all been waiting for.....
ruclips.net/video/8VNp5EVEX3I/видео.html 😳
:)))
any chance of a peanut butter taste test of a few store-bought ones vs a few higher-end, smaller online businesses? I would love to watch this and find new brands/small businesses xx
Commenting so she sees this
Such a good idea!!
Grace, silent follower here. I've watched your channel since 6k. You are my all-time favourite RUclipsr. I need you to know what a wonderful person you are, your morals and personality are what the world needs more of. I just wanted to say thank you for the hundreds of hours of joy and entertainment you have brought into my life. xxx
when you make matcha, whisk the matcha in with a little bit of hot water and then add the ice and milk to that, I use an electric milk frother to whisk it and it works a charm :)
You can probably tolerate more “processed” or cooked dairy because your body doesn’t need to break it down from its raw form. Ie butter has been processed from pure milk and the buttermilk removed, which is why it’s easier to digest than just pure milk you’d drink.
For me, the protein is what I’m allergic to, so things like butter have a higher fat ratio are easier for my body to tolerate. Who knows, I think my primary issue with dairy is that I’m not a baby cow... actually that might just fix all my problems if I could just live life as a bebe cow
If humans were baby cows we wouldn't be intolerant to dairy, but some are, cause we aren't CALVES 🤣 who would've thought!!!
@Dusty Shackleford why would we need to add something to digest it if cows milk is produced for baby cows to drink and we are not baby cows the last time I checked? Tell me again how drinking cows milk is natural for humans. Cats produce milk for cats. Dogs produce milk for dogs... AND SO ON
@Dusty Shackleford she said she is dairy intolerant not lactose intolerant.
@@NatalieAngelxit does not matter that it is not mainly for us, it has many health benefits unlike dairy free substites.
Grace, you never fail to make me smile. I'm possibly your oldest subscriber [72]. I try to keep up with the latest on food, health, and positive young people. I find you to be very kind and loving and entertaining. I love when you include your parents and Banksy, too. Thank you for all your fun content. And the very interesting info on your dairy experience. Sending love from USA, Barb
“Hula hooping queen!!!....takes out door 😬” 🤣🤣
grace the way you think about things and your mindset is honestly so admirable! you dont beat yourself up for feeling down or uninspired, and can recognise that it’s very human and that we can’t all be at 100% all the time. it’s such a lovely trait, and im sure you help so many other people who are feeling low, because it’s easy to feel guilty for “wasting” a day or being “unproductive”. it’s just nice that you acknowledge we all get that way sometimes, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of
I got so excited when I realised this was a new vlog!! I’ve been rewatching your old vlogs 😁😅
ahhh yay!
same😂😂
Antibiotics can honestly ruin your body if taking a lot for a long period of time (talking from experience and current circumstances). I went 2 years having to be on antibiotics on and off all the time, and that has ruined my body in every single way. It's just comforting to know that I'm not alone in this! Thank you for sharing your experience. Love your videos!
My bodie’s weird with the dairy intolerance too. I’m fine with cheese, pizza, lots of things with dairy in... but give me a milkshake, a frappe, something with heavy cream and milk, I am very sick!
Is it weird that I'm a 25 year old trainee teacher but I just felt the need to go for a "omg I'm here early!" Comment. Grace, your videos have been getting me through this lockdown!
Have you thought about changing the tog of your duvet. Going for a lower tog may help with how hot you get but still provide a nicer comforting thick duvet. Dunelm has some good deals on bedding and they also have some cute sets. I got all my bedding from there and at the moment have a miniature dauschand bedding set and blue-green bedding set. Or ASDA has some good sets. I would look around and see what fits with your budget xx
About the duvet situation - I completely recommend going for a natural wool duvet, because it regulates your body temperature so you won't overheat (whereas polyester makes you v sweaty because is doesn't regulate your temperature). Honestly, natural wool duvets are game changers, and they stay puffed up and have a lovely weight so you feel all cosy without overheating. (I got mine from www.devonduvets.com which are made in the UK, but there are other fab companies too) xx
i had a very similar experience with lactose intolerance- i couldnt have any dairy at all as a teenager without pain, etc. i can now have some dairy, but specifically know that dairy + sugar is an absolute killer for me still. i can have mac and cheese for dinner, but no (cows milk) ice cream or creme brulee for dessert. as grace said, its all about working with your doctor and experimenting to see what is comfortable for you. there are so so many more substitutes compared to even 5-10 years ago, too!
Glad my emptying cache tip worked for you!! It’s been such a lifesaver since I realised it was the cause of my system preferences taking up so much space!
I was also told I was dairy intolerant when I was a kid. Turns out I actually have IBS and certain forms of dairy are triggers for me. I also had an allergy to pork as a teenager which went away in my early twenties. So random.
Hi Gracie. Just a note to send you some love for your generosity in posting your vlogs. I always look to see what you've posted, especially, if I'm feeling a bit upset or anxious - usually for no reason if I think about it - but you always cheer me up and calm me down with your no nonsense, down to earth approach to things. Thank you so much for that. Never doubt that you are really appreciated for your talents which you are far too modest to acknowledge. Never change! xxx
It’s definitely so easy and normal to feel like you’re losing your way in your goals during the whole lockdown scenario just don’t put too much pressure on yourself. We’re not going anywhere so take what time you need to get ✨ inspired ✨
I’m from Ireland and I Litch watch you religiously. Your sense of humour is MEEEE. I’m also so into baking because of you. Keep up the content gal. You are FAB 💚
also!! i highly recommend checking out buffy’s duvets! they’re a sustainable brand and they use breathable materials like eucalyptus
Thank you!! I needed that 😍 I’m checking it out now 🙌🏻
OH! And on the duvet topic, definitely go with a feather down quilt! They are SUPER pudgy and fluffy and are cool in the summer but warm in the winter.
yes! my brother was on antibiotics when he was younger and it made him develop really bad eczema which is mainly triggered by dairy!
Have you tried a weighted blanket? It might help with the duvet situation, I have 'mela' ones and love them :) You can get cotton covers too which are cooler than the fleecy one it comes with. They're good for people who are sensitive to sensory things.
I feel like Grace should write down the recipes in the description box for all the things that she bakes. Because I always get really hungry after watching her vlogs.
Never been so early!! Just what I need to get me through my last bit of work
ruclips.net/video/8VNp5EVEX3I/видео.html hehe
sending you alllllll the productive vibezzzz
GRACE, I love you. You’re the best we Stan a flexible diet
Get such envy over your gifted items!! 😊❤️
I recommend a feather down duvet, it keeps me cosy when its cold and its not to hot in the summer. Its poofy like you descibed. Love the weight of it too - helps with my anxiety, almost like a weighted blanket. You can also get different tog ratings.. the warmth rating basically, the higher the number the warmer it will be. Hope that helps ♥
Lactose levels vary within dairy products. Butter is very low in lactose, whereas milk is high in lactose. Different cheeses also have different levels of lactose. It's worth researching lactose levels in different dairy products and keeping a food journal to gauge how much lactose you personally can tolerate. Thanks for sharing your journey with dairy!
wow I totally feel you on the weird dietary problems thing - I had eaten totally normally all my life until I was 21, and then BAM intolerant to gluten dairy, and soy... so so painful. And yet somehow and now 25 and can eat everything again like normal? it's honestly so confusing! That being said I do find all this stuff super interesting, it was really cool to hear you talk about it!
Another incredible video to take my stress away! Your lactose intolerance is also very similar to mine. Anything with dairy use to upset my stomach massively, but since taking probiotics for a long period of time, it's now becoming more manageable. I'm glad you're figuring it out because it's not nice at all!
yeah I think gut health defo was a big factor for me!
I'm very similar to grace too, can I ask what type of probiotics you take as theirs so many different types I don't know where to start.
@@Erin._Rose I take the ProBio7 capsules which you can buy in most local supermarkets. I chose these because they have the bacteria inside which helps with IBS and lactose intolerance 😊 I'm not a doctor but I've had a positive outcome from them. Like you say, there are so many out there so it just means doing a bit of research to make sure you get the right benefits for you!
The queen has uploaded. I really enjoy your content and your passion for baking and cooking. Sending love from Denmark.
This is super random but since I'm early 😅 saw in ur other video that you loved the Me Before You Series, I'd highly recommend The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes too it's so good and I just know youd love it! It seems exactly like ur type of thing and so wholesome and gives u all the feels :) love your videos Grace!
ohhh than you for the rec!!!
@@extragrackvlogs of course! :) it's one of my favourite books 🥰❤
I have wheat and dairy intolerance and it’s so weird some days I can eat a whole pizza and be fine, other days I could have one breadstick and be a mess
Bedding - I suggest that, instead of a duvet, you have flannelette sheets top and bottom and get three of those thick fleece double blankets. There are few launderettes these days with machines big enough to wash a double duvet and, for the price of having them professionally done, you could buy a new one! If you use sheets and fleece blankets, you could wash them all separately at home, and use fewer or more blankets in accordance with need - Simples!
You are a precious little person Grace. You should always feel loved and enough.
I appreciate your content so much, it makes me feel like I am okay, life is beautiful in all its ups and downs and its little moments.
Love x
If you're stuck with cups measurements Tala the baking brand make a measuring cup that covers wet/dry English cups and American cups. Its my number one go to measurement tool when baking. Also comes in a baby blue colour.
The same thing happened to me when I was about 20, just became really intolerent to dairy. I never cut it out completely, but I really limited my intake. After about a year, I found I could eat most things as long as I didn't eat dairy on consecutive days. I'm 26 now and still don't eat that much dairy for other reasons, but it doesn't upset my gut at all anymore! Whole milk and ice cream where the last things to "come back"... I could eat a whole whole bowl of Ben & Jerry's now 😃
From my experience there is a difference between being lactose and dairy intolerant. If it’s especially dairy and you can’t even have lactose free dairy products, then I believe it’s an allergy, because your body can’t handle the milk protein. I don’t know if you lack the enzyme, or if it’s something else. If you are lactose intolerant but can have lactose free dairy products, you have a deficiency of the lactase enzyme. Lactose is the sugar in the milk, and lactase is the enzyme you need to have to be able to break down the lactose into glucose and galactose, which becomes energy (lactose is a disaccharide that consists of one molecule of the monosaccharide glucose, and one molecule of the monosaccharide galactose). Some people that are intolerant have some lactase enzyme and can handle some lactose sometimes, or enough to be able to eat things like cheese and butter without any problem. Other people don’t have the enzyme at all and can’t eat anything with lactose. When you’re body can’t break down lactose into energy it becomes “food” for bacteria in your large intestine (I think the correct translation is, I’m Swedish). It’s when the bacteria starts to eat the lactose your stomach can hurt, you become gassy etc. Humans aren’t supposed to be able to consume dairy past breastfeeding, but here in the north we developed a tolerance for lactose because we needed to be able to eat dairy to get vitamin D. This tolerance now seems to be devolving. I don’t know why, but I’m guessing it’s because we don’t eat the same way we used to and we’ve been exposed to other things that have screwed up or bodies and the good bacteria in our gut. Me myself have been lactose intolerant since I was ten, but seemed to develop an intolerance for gluten and pork as well two years ago. From what I know, all my intolerances are because I lack the enzymes necessary to break down the proteins and sugar.
Sorry for the long comment, I’ve been lactose intolerant for the bigger part of my life, and I just read about it in my biology course, so I’ve accumulated some experience and knowledge.
Love your videos!
I don't normally comment but I've been watching your vids for about 2 years or more and I love them. Don't stop making them please!
Another great video. I'm still a newbie to your channel but you are the first youtuber to really influence me! Celebrating my 16th wedding anniversary today with a delivery from doughnut time. I've lived and worked in London for 16 years and never had one. We also bought vegan sweets from the conscious candy company because if you and we love love love them. I've recently just switched from butter to your vegan block ... Wow.. you are a really fresh youtuber with great videos and brilliant content. Thank you so much.
I've been struggling so much lately and it honestly makes me feel so much better and puts a smile on my face just to watch your vlogs and videos. You are the backbone to my lockdown!
Duvet. The NEXT with silk 7.5 tog duvet is amazing. Had ours for two years and it doesnt go lumpy and with a light throw in winter its still light but warm.
Grace, I use a mulberry silk down duvet (very popular in Asia). It’s filled with strand of mulberry silk and is naturally hypoallergenic and cooling. It doesn’t give a lofty look like duck down, but if you get hot easily I recommend it. I got mine from Amazon.
I love you grace, thank you for consistently giving us such wholesome quality content and bringing a bit of joy and much needed optimism to our days. You motivate and inspire me so much and I never get sick of your videos. Thank you for putting a pep in our steps!!
I’m at exactly the same! Can pretty much eat things with dairy in. But can have things like custard, cream trifle . Anything with too much. And lactose free milk in coffeee
I was basically born with intolerance to cow's milk protein, developed an intolerance to eggwhites when I was 6, developed gluten sensitivity and lactose intolerance at 16, diagnosed with a (weird) light intolerance to red meat at 20, and finally became deadly allergic to rosemary at 22... I can tolerate a little bit of everything if I don't have too much (except for rosemary) and I got to this point after years of dealing with it, so I get that feeling of finally being able to eat something withouth the fear of getting sick, it is great, and I am so happy for you!!
Rosemary of all things! That's a new one to me. That whole combo must be very hard to deal with in terms of eating outside your own home or ordering takeaway.
@@Rose-jz6sx if I don't have those things too often I can allow myself to have a "careless" meal every once in a while, and I'll be fine, but yeah, it's not the best to deal with 😅
Same thing happened to me! Had a dairy intolerance for a few years in my early twenties and then it went away again and I eat dairy now no problem most of the time - but like you I still hate real milk! So I have plant milk instead of milk as I just prefer it 😊
its so weird isn't it, the body just decides to shake it up!
Me too! Except I developed an allergy to all sort of foods 🤦🏻 literally anything I eat or drink (even water) upsets me .. it happened after a course of antibiotics a year and half ago and still going on.. it doesn’t make sense
I was 13 before my dairy intolerance happened!
I hate the taste of cows milk but I still eat cheese. I can't stand dairy free cheese, it's like glue 🤢
Grace, you are truly the most enjoyable youtuber to watch because you are so wholesome, so yourself, and so positive. You also just do interesting things and have nice things to say! I seriously see you being on BBC programs or morning shows as a host and just being a great host that everyone wants to chat with, and I feel like you'll be so successful because of your attitude and personality! My ultimate vision for you is that you'll have a super modern cooking show where you do TikTok trends and interview popular internet people! You're so great on RUclips but I'm sure even bigger things are coming your way!
DUVET!!!!
BEST DUVET EVER - Next "soft like down" all season duvet
Honestly 100% recommend!!!!!!!
I have been so unmotivated with uni work, like honestly, the worst I've ever felt. But your videos get me motivated without FAIL.
Hello! I’ve been lactose intolerant for 5 years now. Over time I have slowly re-introduced dairy and my body can now cope with small amounts. Something I have found really interesting is the different levels of lactose in different types of dairy products. This may be something that you’re interested in researching as can be very helpful in deciding appropriate food options with a lactose intolerance where you are trying to re-introduce the lactose ! X
My son was the same as you from 1yrs could not have dairy, so he was on oat milk until 6, then we moved him to lactofree milk. He was on that for 2 years and has just moved onto normal cow's milk. So its taken 8 years for him to get use to dairy .
watching your vids is such a welcome and wholesome break from the madness of whats happening in the world right now. thanks for the great content as always grack!
The excitement I get when I see that Grace uploaded a video is out of this world haha. For real... I postpone watching the video so that I can watch it after I have done some work as a reward. Her energy just uplifts my mood evvvverytime. Thank you Grace for being you and sharing your journey with us! 💕💕💕💕
Guarantee your Sunday's are more fun packed than mine, especially beginning with a hula hooping sesh😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️
the ‘comforter’ style in the US are quilts in the UK. there are plenty of lovely company’s that make their own, often custom made so you can choose the fabric. Rhiannon ashlee on youtube has one and i think she has a video talking about hers
Vanilla almond milk, ice, and matcha blended up with something to make it a bit sweet is delightful!
ohhh that sounds fun!!!
You are the only youtuber that I watched almost every video of in the last two years. Your enthusiasm always brightens up my day. Even when you are down you radiate optimism and come back with even more good energies. :D
yay new video! loving the content,, hope everyones well:)
thank you! hope you are well too!
I’m allergic to anything from an udder, when first diagnosed my doctor I was 35 she said some people can deal with baked milk protein but not raw and to play with it. It didn’t work for me and I now travel with an Epi pen on hand. So glad you can have a biscuit now, enjoy! 💕
That's because you aren't a calf 💛
I am a mother of two children.
I watch your channel every morning before work.
I am encouraged by your show.
Look up lactose content of different foods. Butter and hard cheeses like cheddar or parmesan are generally pretty low lactose and I can tolerate them just fine. For other things I pop a lactaid so I can enjoy myself but avoid unnecessary suffering. The antibiotics connection is really interesting, I also became lactose intolerant after a very long course but didn’t realize there was a possible connection.
Same with the reading right before bed. I think more deeply about things after a book and I always dream about the book. I usually stretch before bed😁
Many people develop secondary lactase deficiency later in life, it generally stems from damage to the mucosal lining of the intestines which leads to a reduced ability to produce lactase (which comes from the mucosal lining), the enzyme which allows you to digest and absorb dairy. Happens a lot after gastrointestinal illness (food poisoning etc) or after some medications or surgery. Your mucosal lining can recover over time, and grace is correct that it is helped with things like probiotics. Look after your gut, and start with small doses of lactose while it recovers! Allergies and intolerances are very different things, an allergy is an immune response whereas an intolerance is a reduced capacity to digest and absorb something, so what worked for grace might not work for you depending on what you're dealing with.
Love grace and think she explained this really well, just wanted to share a bit of background knowledge :)
LOVE what you do! Thank you for making me smile! Your videos are a dose of goodness and light!
If you eat a dairy product that upsets your stomach, it could be the pesticides/antibiotics given to the cow. It is best to make sure all your traditional dairy products are grass-fed/pasture raised. This has a big impact on quality.
Cows produce milk for cows no? Females, in all forms, whether human or animal, produce milk for THEIR BABY no? Are humans cow babies? Human mothers get pregnant, give birth and produce milk for their young and that's the SAME for cows and goats no???? The same if your dog or cat had babies too...
"Grass fed/pasture raised" omg 😡 as mother "dairy cows" then get ground up for "beef" and bleed out, and their babies get crammed in a small cage for "veal" sick in the head really
Hi Grace!
I, for one, look forward to your videos popping up! And please don't quit the chill everyday type vlogs! I think they're my favorite!
Ikea (US at least) has duvets that are made to be warmer and cooler (but the cooler ones are slightly less puffy- it's just a sacrifice you have to make to not sweat all night)!
This is so interesting. My baby had a dairy intolerance whilst I was breastfeeding so cut it out of my diet. Then when they turned 1 they started having bits of yoghurt etc using the NHS milk train and was doing fine but got a nasty infection in their neck and needed intravenous antibiotics and since then they cannot handle anything with dairy in it. I will try adding in some more probiotic food things to his diet as we start the milk train again. Love your videos 🧡
Such a cutie too. So sorry your little had to go through IV antibiotics, that must have been so hard for both of you.
@@disasterofalldisasters yeah it wasn’t fun. So sad to see your baby poorly. 😭
omg yes sunday night has been bath night for me for as long as i can remember it truly does hit different ✨ love you grace, you truly keep me going with your positive vibes
On the allergy/intolerance subject, I heard that scientists have now devised a way to transfer poo from one healthy person to one that had a less healthy gut and it worked. A bit gross, but if you think about the science behind it, it’s exciting progress!
The BEST duvet inserts are the Stay Chill™️ duvet inserts from Pottery Barn Teen!! I LOVE mine, it’s that perfect podgy, with the square thing you were describing, and are really nice temperature (not too heavy and warm but not WARM), they also have an allergen barrier too, and as a bonus they male that crinkle sound when you pull the covers back to get into bed *straight cozy vibes*. They are kind of expensive $169 (which is without tax and shipping bc america never gives you the real price until you actually pay for things 🙄), and I’m not sure how much shipping would be for UK. But Grace (and others who may be interested) I cannot express to you how PERFECT they are for what you’re describing. I know I looked long and hard to find the perfect one and I hope you see this and it can work out for you.
My daughter is milk protein and now recently egg intolerant (she’s 2 in June). I’ve tried the milk ladder with her a few times but I’ve left it now for a few months after a really bad reaction. When she does have a reaction non dairy probiotic drinks help loads, I would definitely recommend those as your trying to reintroduce foods!
Try the m&s washable duvets! They are basically an eiderdown quilty type thing in cute patterns that you just chuck in the washing machine x
Just a tip for anyone baking in cups and you don't have proper measuring cups - just use any cup but keep all your measurements using that cup- so 1/2 cup, 1/4 cup etc. (I used to use a mug for example)
I'm glad that you're doing better with the dairy situation. I'm was on a similar boat a year ago as well.
It was interesting that you mentioned cache because I was learning about cache in an It course that I'm doing currently. Also while I was watching your vlog my cat was next to me, his name is Blue and looks very similar to Banksy.
Grace you and your videos have truly gotten me through the last year! I’ve been dealing with some heavy mental health and physical health issues and you are just a bright light in the darkness. I’m endlessly thankful for your content❤️❤️ also you and honor remind me so so much of me and one of my best friends and we always talk about our fave parts of your vids lol we are your dads biggest fan
Allergies/intolerances are a wild ride. I tested positive for a wheat allergy in my 30s (Celiac runs in my family) and my husband can't eat a raw apple(terrible stomach pains) but cooked apple (like applesauce) he is fine. Maybe it's a box stitch duvet you want? It creates puffy squares across the duvet by the way it's stitched.
For your matcha, just put it in a mason jar (or I use an old jam jar) with the water and shake it until it's all mixed up! Just shaking it a lot usually gets rid of the lumps for me! Also, your velvetiser might make a really nice frothy matcha latte too! :)
You just made me cry 🥺 you're so lovely! Thank you for helping to keep my spirits high throughout this tough time! Sending you so much love! ❤️❤️❤️
If you like the cat hammock, wait until you hear about catio's. It will blow your mind.
To not get lumps in your drink, have warm oat or almond milk, mix it then add your cold milk and ice to the matcha drink. You could also make milk cubes instead so it doesn’t water it down. 🥳
My doctor suggested I try and go dairy-free to help with my asthma ( singers are supposed to avoid dairy before a performance, as it makes you produce more mucus/coats your pipes) and the dairy alternative milks, especially the soy really had a negative impact on my periods! A few years later, I tried going gluten-free which has helped a lot more. I can still eat somethings that have gluten, like Dr Oetker thin crust pizza, but normal bread and pasta give me the same effects as you!
I also was on serious anti biotics for weeks and then developed horrible dairy issues. Didnt know for years but probiotocs totally fixed it quickly.
You are doing an amazing job! I love the positivity of your VLOGS, even when you feel a bit down. I enjoy your cooking challenges the most!
Hello Grace, I'm 51 and I so enjoy your content blogs etc. My niece was watching you one day, and sat watching too, that was nearly 2 years ago, watched you ever since, I thank you xx
Cute!
stop im literally watching the bit at the start where you hit the door with the hula hoop on repeat idk why i just find it so funny the way it hits nwncfnf i love u graceeee
Hope you are okay Grace! I've really found these lockdowns give me mad mood swings. If ya feeling a bit down, I know for sure it just takes a bit of time and sun to get the energy and fun back!! Thank you for always bashing out the chilled content :)) never tire of watching your vids
Grace, you help those of us who just need to see something positive. Also, you have inspired me to work on bread making this year, 2021. I am getting there on sour dough bread. Keep up the posts, you are a blessing.