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My sister recently sent me some information about raw milk and it got me curious about how pasteurization has affected the milk we are drinking and what the benefits of drinking raw milk might be. So, I did a little research and came upon a site called Raw Milk Facts.com. I know most people when they hear Raw Milk think "Eww, that's gross!" But, when you read over the health benefits of raw milk and how it was used to heal in the past I can easily get past the gross factor. Its more gross for me to serve my children a glass of hormone laden watered down "milk".
Keep in mind, if you should decide to try raw milk its important to know how it is collected, what the cow's are fed and how it is stored. There is a reason pasteurization came about due to unsanitary conditions and poor diets in cow's. Raw milk can be good for you in the right conditions and should the farm near me have the right conditions I will be trying my first glass of raw milk. Bottom's up! :)
hmmm I love raw milk, just can't find it here.... not for under $15 a gallon
ReplyDeleteI used raw milk for awhile, bought from Whole Foods. I ran into a problem when my one year old broke out into a crazy rash, that I believe was linked to the milk, I think she had some sort of bacteria mishap(there's a name for it that I can't remember at the moment). I still think raw milk is good, but just a warning to be careful with giving it to younger children. And, like mentioned above, be careful where you get it. I also got it from a local farm, never had problems with their raw milk.:)
ReplyDelete@ Time4Mommy- I know the high price does make it one of items you have to weigh the worth of it. The farm here sells it for $7 a gallon. Not too bad!
ReplyDelete@ Mariah- That is so interesting about the rash. Poor thing! I guess like any new food it could cause a reaction. I am like you and stress the caution when purchasing and consuming it. Know the source and know it well.:)