tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post2447804505561123314..comments2023-11-02T04:29:45.662-04:00Comments on Living A Whole Life: Is Raw Milk Safe?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-13712405172321023342012-04-10T18:56:48.203-04:002012-04-10T18:56:48.203-04:00I would be interested in scientific study document...I would be interested in scientific study documentation of the claims of raw milk vs pasteurized milk. thanks. Carolcatasteamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547066538286102542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-1989934836215347252012-02-23T21:28:12.698-05:002012-02-23T21:28:12.698-05:00Some good and helpful information here. thanks!Some good and helpful information here. thanks!Rational νεόφυτοςhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373754020926594940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-86138676818563145542011-07-29T04:37:36.823-04:002011-07-29T04:37:36.823-04:00Thanks Sophie! It's great to hear from someon...Thanks Sophie! It's great to hear from someone in the business!<br /><br />KarlaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-47934935524267042042011-07-25T23:52:35.960-04:002011-07-25T23:52:35.960-04:00As a small (goat) dairy farmer, I can tell you tha...As a small (goat) dairy farmer, I can tell you that most reputable small organic dairies test for transmissible TB/Brucellosis and Johnes on a regular basis. Many, like us, have milk samples cultured by diagnostic labs as often as monthly. <br /><br />Also, small organic dairies actually CARE for their livestock and can usually detect issues long before they become a problem. Get to know your raw milk provider, take a look at their goats or cows...it's pretty evident what a healthy dairy animal should look like! Ask to see their living conditions, ask if you can watch them milk and so on...obviously, I'd watch out for the ones who say "no" as they quite possibly have something to hide.<br /><br />Our goat milk tastes like...milk, creamy fresh milk. "Goatiness" tends to be an issue with either not cooling it down properly, not having clean enough equipment and rarely, they goat eating something it shouldn't...though our goats simply love wild garlic and onion, and we've never had a change in taste.<br /><br />To each his own, knowledge is your best protection!Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820335676501905181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-22628837121915120242011-07-11T14:47:22.057-04:002011-07-11T14:47:22.057-04:00We purchased raw goats milk for awhile - its suppo...We purchased raw goats milk for awhile - its supposedly the closest to human milk and therefore better for you, but I could never get over the "goaty" taste of it! Some weeks were better than others. I know many people love it though - it's all about personal preference.<br /><br /> By the way, from what I understand, home pasteurization is much better than commercial as lower temps are used and therefore less heat destruction to the milk proteins and enzymes. This is a great first step in going raw with dairy products!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-58135565592251468582011-06-28T21:19:58.174-04:002011-06-28T21:19:58.174-04:00I'm milking a neighbor's goats this week f...I'm milking a neighbor's goats this week for her while she's on vacation. I couldn't bring myself to try the milk raw. I ended up pasteurizing all six quarts that I have milked this week. Thanks for the informative post. I knew much of this but was too nervous to try it raw with a cooking and foodservice sanitation education behind me. Thanks for spelling it all out.Small Town Hoe'rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10147710601274430747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-79002773852379498282011-06-18T01:16:10.524-04:002011-06-18T01:16:10.524-04:00Thank you for your quick response. I look forward...Thank you for your quick response. I look forward to furthering my researched with the information you shared! The more research I do the more disappointed I am in the way Americans are mislead, even tricked, into feeding our family's foods that are causing disease and cognitive problems! I am grateful for the time and research you have put forth to benefit others, thank you!Dustie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977288891667041122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-15060312314613536832011-06-17T22:14:18.954-04:002011-06-17T22:14:18.954-04:00It's been awhile since I wrote this post, but ...It's been awhile since I wrote this post, but I know I really enjoyed the Weston A. Price Foundation and all of their great research for a lot of the information on Raw Milk and all of it's health benefits. I researched the CDC archives for info on reported infections involving dairy. Off the top of my head, that's where you can look to verify this info. Thanks so much for being an educated consumer!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-42154303533589268812011-06-16T10:51:41.121-04:002011-06-16T10:51:41.121-04:00I started buying raw milk for my family a few week...I started buying raw milk for my family a few weeks ago. My son has allergies to so many things and I am hoping that through changing my families diet to as many natural, good foods as possible it might help cure his allergies. I appreciate the information you mentioned above, but I was wondering if there was any way you could site your sources so I can further my research instead of believing everything I read. Thank you for helping others through your research and knowledge on living a healthier life.Dustie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10977288891667041122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-40968571215553976462011-04-02T15:59:57.753-04:002011-04-02T15:59:57.753-04:00Carrie - thanks so much for your comment.Carrie - thanks so much for your comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-31116243300012807812011-03-17T18:58:54.247-04:002011-03-17T18:58:54.247-04:00Hello Shannan and Karla:
My family and I have bee...Hello Shannan and Karla: <br />My family and I have been drinking raw milk for over 2 years now. WE have started making our own butter, buttermilk biscuits/pancakes. When we started drinking the milk we took it easy in the case that we noticed anyone getting sick...so far so good. Also, I have lost weight drinking raw milk. I feel fuller longer with drinking it vs. store bought. We are very blessed to find someone who provides it. I can tolerate store bought milk, but TOTALLY prefer 'fresh' milk as we call it in our house. :) Thanks for your blog... CarrieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-57454859604470097262011-03-01T20:06:20.121-05:002011-03-01T20:06:20.121-05:00All due respect Alexandra, but isn't there a r...All due respect Alexandra, but isn't there a risk of eating contaminated food anytime you put anything in your mouth. All we need to do is think back to lettuce contaminated with E. Coli, tomatoes with bacteria, lunch meats with Listeria. The CDC actually has more recorded cases of pasteurized dairy products contaminated with bacteria than raw products per capita. It's a risk whenever eating anything that it will not have been handled, processed, or packaged in a clean, safe way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-87181487853594398032011-02-19T01:40:53.485-05:002011-02-19T01:40:53.485-05:00It's really exciting to see trends towards con...It's really exciting to see trends towards consuming more raw foods- but not all raw foods are equally safe.While I appreciate this blog is to state the authors opinion, the other side needs to be represented. Many of the benefits of drinking raw milk listed above our bodies already produce and have as a part of our immune system and we certainly don't need to ingest it (In particular some of the Leukocytes,ie/Neutrophils). There are risks in drinking milk that has not been pasteurized that people need to realize and not be ignorant about. While you may drink it and never get sick, just one little sip can give you a disease and there is no way of knowing unless the milk is testing for bacteria- as the animal may not even show obvious symptoms of illness. One example of a microbial disease that can be passed through cows milk is Tuberculosis Bovine, that not only does the person in contact with it suffer from but it is highly infectious and puts others in the community at great risk ( This is not far fetched- there are documented cases of TB outbreaks). Infants and young children are especially as risk because of their developing immune system. If someone does the research and comes to the conclusion that the benefits outweigh the risks then that is their decision- but the facts for both sides need to be examined.Alexandra & Jeremiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485043248988211710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-15258006813391374292010-09-06T22:35:17.730-04:002010-09-06T22:35:17.730-04:00Thank you so much for this very well written and i...Thank you so much for this very well written and informative post...I am researching raw milk through various sources and you confirm what I have been finding so far!<br />A friend of mine has recently began buying raw milk from a farm and their family has loved it- she gave me sample and it in indeed delicious! Of course I'm weighing everything I read and learn carefully...the risk vs the benefits but it really does seem that the benefits are winning!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932066100979969014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-45248854818305285762009-01-14T21:23:00.000-05:002009-01-14T21:23:00.000-05:00Thanks for reading Ella, Your blog looks great and...Thanks for reading Ella, Your blog looks great and I am definitely going to check out shesconnected.com. It looks interesting at first glance. We would love to be listed on your blog and will do the same as soon as I get our list set up. Karla and I have been watching a several different blogs and need to compose a list of our favorites!<BR/>- ShannanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-23531840941800674122009-01-14T16:26:00.000-05:002009-01-14T16:26:00.000-05:00Great article, changed my mind about raw milk. I h...Great article, changed my mind about raw milk. I have my own blog www.allmindbodyandsoul.com. I would love to add you to my blog roll and hope you will do the same - let me know your thoughts. I am also part of www.ShesConnected.com you should check it out and add your profile, it's a great way to promote your business and blog.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to connecting with you and continuing to read your blog.<BR/><BR/>Best, <BR/>EllaEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113926479064213616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-61180433838952809422009-01-14T12:23:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:23:00.000-05:00I don't disagree with you Daedra. I don't think o...I don't disagree with you Daedra. I don't think one needs milk daily and there are many foods that provide similar nutrients which can be substituted. We certainly don't need the three servings of dairy I see advertised commercially. However, I do think it can't be beat in providing certain nutrients and immunities when consumed raw, but like anything, we each need to choose what works best for each of us and I hope to provide information to help along the way with those choices. Thanks for your insight. <BR/><BR/>KarlaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-32192002475728530672009-01-13T23:21:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:21:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.daedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371709468019821306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-549465513634943742009-01-13T18:40:00.000-05:002009-01-13T18:40:00.000-05:00Hi Leslie! Yes, raw milk is whole milk. In addit...Hi Leslie! Yes, raw milk is whole milk. In addition to not pasteurizing, those that sell raw milk tend not to homogenize. <BR/><BR/>I would say that usually raw milk is also organic, but it's always good to ask what the cows/goats eat. The best is if they are pastured and supplemented with pesticide-free grain. Also find out what kind of treatments/medicines they give the animals as these can show up in milk. <BR/><BR/>I give it to my children. My youngest is 3, but was 2 when we started. Once again, just be sure they use safe farming and have healthy animals.<BR/><BR/>In Michigan it's still illegal to sell raw milk commercially so I had to really search for a place that I could purchase raw milk and have to participate in a cow/goat share to do that. I would recommend calling around to local organic farms to get recommendations for raw milk suppliers. <BR/><BR/>All the sources I have read say that raw goat's milk is actually superior to raw cow's milk nutrititionally especially for children. The proteins are smaller and easier to digest and it more closely resembles human milk. Try it though. Depending on how the farmer milks, sometimes it has a more distinct "goaty" flavor. <BR/><BR/>Hope that info helps and let me know if you need any more help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-13796069605642565162009-01-13T11:08:00.000-05:002009-01-13T11:08:00.000-05:00I've been tempted to try raw milk for a while now....I've been tempted to try raw milk for a while now.. do any of you give it to your young children (ages 1-3?)Does it contain the same fat as whole milk which would be important for me since my 1 year old is very tiny. Also, I was wondering if it is important for it to be organic and is that hard to find? I'm having trouble finding anywhere to purchase raw milk in our area of Hartford, CT. Our Whole Foods store only has one brand of raw milk and it is goat's milk but it is not organic. Any thoughts and does raw goat's milk have the same benefits as cow's milk? ThanksLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865200702062856341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-16316858906220875192009-01-12T21:22:00.000-05:002009-01-12T21:22:00.000-05:00Yes, I can personally attest to the fact that raw ...Yes, I can personally attest to the fact that raw milk cheddar is delicious! And, all the nutrients and enzymes are intact, making it the perfect preserved, aged, yet still raw food!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-25943862516128242432009-01-12T17:06:00.000-05:002009-01-12T17:06:00.000-05:00I try to avoid milk and all dairy, but occasionall...I try to avoid milk and all dairy, but occasionally I'll have a little bit and have wondered about raw milk. Raw cheeses too. Ever get cheese?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407895896789400014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-53537496779116011342009-01-10T08:45:00.000-05:002009-01-10T08:45:00.000-05:00My family and I have been drinking raw milk since ...My family and I have been drinking raw milk since October and it's wonderful! It really tastes so rich and creamy, and pure. That's the only way I can describe it. I was never much of a milk drinker, but now I find myself drinking more because it's so good. <BR/>Thank you for compiling this information. I didn't know that about the swill dairys and pasteurization.Andrea Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957431654667340400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-54386338213494290482009-01-09T19:35:00.000-05:002009-01-09T19:35:00.000-05:00Shannan - it tastes like whole milk. Nothing funk...Shannan - it tastes like whole milk. Nothing funky about it! <BR/><BR/>KarlaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118503378944588172.post-21193043307870025282009-01-09T16:06:00.000-05:002009-01-09T16:06:00.000-05:00Now here is the real question...how does it taste?...Now here is the real question...how does it taste? Any different?<BR/><BR/>-ShannanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188528168715530484noreply@blogger.com