Raw Milk is a Complete and Balanced Food

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Raw milk is gaining in popularity among people who are looking to eat a more

natural and less processed diet. Although there is a large amount of variation

in raw milk, true raw milk is milk from organic grass-fed cows that is cooled to

36-38 degrees Fahrenheit and then bottled for consumption. No homogenization,

pasteurization, or filtering is part of the process. Raw milk that adheres to

this definition is a complete and balanced food with healing properties and many

health benefits.

Pasteurization has been used since the 1890`s to kill bacteria in milk including

salmonella, listeria, campylobacter, e.coli, and brucella. However, in addition

to the killing of the " bad " bacteria such as these, pasteurization also kills

" good " bacteria such as lactobacillus. These good bacteria actually kill the bad

bacteria that can contaminate milk and make people sick. Cows that are fed fresh

grass are consuming the nutrients necessary to produce milk with a healthy

amount of good bacteria thereby producing milk that is safe without

pasteurization and full of health benefits.

Besides reducing the risk of food-borne illness, the good bacteria found in raw

milk is beneficial (especially after the fermentation process that turns milk

into yogurt or kefir) for the digestive tract because they produce enzymes which

help break down protein. This can be especially beneficial for people with

digestive issues that are related to medication, illness, or age. Other types of

good bacteria found in raw milk work to change lactose (milk sugar) into lactic

acid. Lactic acid increases absorption of iron, phosphorus, and calcium.

Another benefit of raw milk is the high amount of conjugated linoleum acid

(CLA). CLA is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in milk from grass-fed

cows and is known to boost metabolism, reduce insulin resistance, strengthen the

immune system, reduce allergic reactions to food, build muscle, and reduce

abdominal fat. Grass fed cows are known to have three to five times more CLA

than cows that are grain fed.

Since raw milk is not available commercially in the U.S., except some rare

stores in New Mexico, California, and Connecticut, it takes some research to

find a supplier. When deciding upon a supplier for raw milk it is imperative to

be educated about the diet of the cows. The safety and health benefits of raw

milk vary greatly based on diet. The milk from grain fed cows affects fat

levels, nutrient levels, and must be tested more often than milk from grass-fed

cows for safety. Ideally, cows should be fed organic fresh grass if possible.

The health benefits of raw milk are numerous. Good bacteria and CLA make raw

milk an excellent choice for consumers who choose to include dairy in their

diet.

Sources:

www.raw-milk-facts.com

www.realmilk.com

www.rawmilk.org

About the author

Sheryl is a kinesiologist, nutritionist and holistic practitioner.

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