My doctor told me that my body's inability to metabolise lactose may be the cause of my constant discomfort. So not only do I suffer from Asian Flush because I lack the enzyme that breaks down alcohol; there is also the possibility that I lack the lactase enzyme.
I realise that many people - especially Asians - are lactose intolerant but I pride myself on my ability to eat everything and anything. So naturally, being the 'catastrophic thinker' that I am, I received the news quite dramatically - a bit like Jeff Winger in S02E03 of Community when he finds out that he has high cholesterol. If you haven't seen it, he takes it really badly.
I usually have yoghurt for breakfast, cheese with my lunch, chocolate or ice cream for dessert, and skim milk with my coffee. I need dairy.
Even more devastatingly, my dream of visiting every frozen yoghurt store in Sydney has now been shattered. :( (This warrants a sad face).
My short journey has now ended with the mediocre yoghurt from Noggi at Macquarie Shopping Centre - the servings are very generous but the limited range of toppings is quite sad (from memory I think there are only around 5 to choose from). The toppings selection at Frozen Yoghurt on Glebe Point Road is also very disappointing. Also, although I like my food establishments clean, this place is over-the-top sterile, giving it a creepy vibe. The only good thing about this joint is the fact that you get to self serve and the price of your dessert depends on the weight.
Therefore, in my novice opinion, Wow Cow definitely trumps the both of them. Although WC is slightly more expensive, the servings are big and there are heaps of different toppings to choose from. My favourite combo is the original yoghurt with crumble and berry coulis. And if I'm feeling particularly gluttonous I'll treat myself to the doughnut sticks.
I realise that many people - especially Asians - are lactose intolerant but I pride myself on my ability to eat everything and anything. So naturally, being the 'catastrophic thinker' that I am, I received the news quite dramatically - a bit like Jeff Winger in S02E03 of Community when he finds out that he has high cholesterol. If you haven't seen it, he takes it really badly.
I usually have yoghurt for breakfast, cheese with my lunch, chocolate or ice cream for dessert, and skim milk with my coffee. I need dairy.
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Even more devastatingly, my dream of visiting every frozen yoghurt store in Sydney has now been shattered. :( (This warrants a sad face).
My short journey has now ended with the mediocre yoghurt from Noggi at Macquarie Shopping Centre - the servings are very generous but the limited range of toppings is quite sad (from memory I think there are only around 5 to choose from). The toppings selection at Frozen Yoghurt on Glebe Point Road is also very disappointing. Also, although I like my food establishments clean, this place is over-the-top sterile, giving it a creepy vibe. The only good thing about this joint is the fact that you get to self serve and the price of your dessert depends on the weight.
Therefore, in my novice opinion, Wow Cow definitely trumps the both of them. Although WC is slightly more expensive, the servings are big and there are heaps of different toppings to choose from. My favourite combo is the original yoghurt with crumble and berry coulis. And if I'm feeling particularly gluttonous I'll treat myself to the doughnut sticks.
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| Noggi: MINI original yoghurt with strawberry, granola, and Oreos. |
Now I will never know if a better yoghurt store exists. Unless I decide to bear the immense pain and bloating.
*In case I get any hate mail from people complaining about my whinging - I know that being lactose intolerant is not the worst thing out there and I do appreciate that I don't have more serious health issues.
Hear, hear. I hate that I can't have cereal in the morning without feeling uncomfortable by the time lunch is around. There's only so much toast I can eat.
ReplyDeleteYou say that if you are feeling particularly gluttonous at Wow Cow you have a doughnut stick....but we have been there 5-6 times and every time we have had doughnut sticks....
ReplyDeleteRaelene: I know the pain. I'm desperately searching for new breakfast options.
ReplyDeleteNugen: Haha really? I didn't realise that we were PIGS.
we? you get the doughnut stick though. i avoid it.
ReplyDeleteand you girls should try eggs. especially scrambled. heard they are in right now
They have lactose-free milk at most supermarkets these days. Tastes pretty much the same, but a little bit yellow coloured.
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