Is it possible that the farm fresh dairy you are buying is not healthy? Yes, this is very possible and this week’s vlog tells you why and shows you how to discern the best one for your family. Â I also go over the difference between A1 and A2 raw milk which refers to the different type of casein (protein) in milk from different breeds of cows. Â Â What type of cow your fresh milk comes from is CRITICAL to your health.
It is important to know that nearly ALL the dairy from the store is from the WRONG kind of cow, just another reason to not buy products from companies like Organic Valley and instead seek out dairy from a small farm that uses old fashioned cows.
Dr. Tom Cowan MD wrote an excellent article published by The Bovine a few months back that explains the A1, A2 beta casein issue in depth.
A1 and A2 Explained
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
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Sarah,
I agree with much of what you have shared….but let me help out by filling in the blanks alittle. I am very close to this A-2 subject matter and can help clear the air.
Dr. Cowan has privately apologized to me for writing the forward to The Devil in the Milk. He said that if he knew then what he knows now he would not have said what he wrote.
Please see this statement for some very helpful information. The A-2 story is far from conclusive. Instead of "The Devil in the Milk"….the better statement is.. "The Real Devil is in the CAFO Grain Feeding of the Cows and Processing of the Milk".
Keep up the great teaching and nutritional work!!
Most kind regards,
Mark McAfee
Founder Organic Pastures Dairy Company
Fresno CA
1-877 RAW MILK
Sarah, thanks! I would love to see a post on postpartum issues in the future, and hear all your knowledge on the subject! I don't drink coffee, but I'll look into getting my thyroid checked.
Those who do GAPS with their kids, how exactly do you do it? Just follow the book? Do your kids mind drinking chicken broth most of the day?
Hi Sarah!
Thanks for posting this.. please correct me if I am wrong but my understanding is that the older bloodlines of Holstein cows before all the bigger and better breeding manipulation in the 50's is actually OK IF you can find it? I really appreciate you telling folks that even if they can't get anything else raw, unadulterated milk is still MILES ahead.. because- yup- chances are even if it is organic store bought it is new style holstein milk. So, if you are going to drink cow milk raw is still better. Very interesting about goat milk though.. unfortunately I just can't handle the taste of it. Too "hairy" or goaty for me!
I get Dutch Belted milk as well (anonymous, are you from Central PA by any chance?). I'd say that my cream line is closer to 1/3. I'm all for biodiversity, and they are definitely A2 cows (plus I love my Amishman that provides the milk), so I'm happy to stay with them (plus it's delicious). But now I know why all of you aren't afraid of using up all your cream making butter! 😀
By the way, I can't remember if I've mentioned this or not, but not only have I experienced a lot of health benefits since switching to raw milk, but my father has as well. Apparently he's been talking to my brother who has Crohn's about it. He (my brother) was just released from the hospital today from his most recent flare up, so once he's rested up a bit I plan to bring him a bottle to try. He's interested, if a bit wary.
Sometimes the milk I buy raw from the Co-op is Brown Swiss. IRC, the traditional A2 dairy breeds have brown colorations, instead of the black and white, like the Holsteins.
Chanelle, pregnancy stresses the thyroid gland tremendously which is why many women get exhausted and have trouble losing weight after having their children. You may need to consult with a glandular specialist on this as this is a complicated problem. Do you drink coffee? That is a huge problem for postpartem women and sapping energy by draining the adrenal glands which are intricately linked to thyroid health.
McUTES, I would agree with Tina. Your twins sound GAPS to me. You need to read that book right away .. see below in the recommended Amazon book section. Also do a search on GAPS on this blog as I have written alot about GAPS in the past (particularly in July 2010 which was GAPS month).
McUtes – I would start GAPS diet ASAP. My boys were failure to thrive and I put them on GAPS and they both gained weight and inches and their red, slapped cheeks went away. I did raw milk for almost a year with them and it didn't help.
Tina
I love yor videos and always get so much great information from them! Since having my baby via c-section almost a year ago, I have been struggling with very low energy (not to mention 10 pounds left to lose). Any solutions or ideas for more energy?