HAPPY WORLD MILK DAY: THE BENEFITS OF RAW MILK
Amazingly in 2001, June 1st was established as World Milk Day by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to highlight the importance of milk products as a key global food. The main goal of World Milk Day is to help people recognize the wonderful impact dairy products have on lives of many across the globe, especially when the dairy is raw.
What is raw milk?
Here at RAW FARM, our number one (#1) question is, “What is Raw Milk?” We don’t mind answering this question because we understand that it may get confusing with all the milk differences and alternative options in the marketplace. We are here to explain raw milk to you!
RAW MILK MEANS NOT PROCESSED.
Not processed literally means it has never been put through a heating (pasteurization) treatment, the butterfat has not been broken up (homogenized), or standardized (adding or taking away components). Because RAW FARM raw milk isn’t processed, it is the perfect food to receive all the nutrients needed to keep you healthy. All of its many beneficial nutrients are 100 percent (%) bio-available and ready to help your body stay healthy. Raw milk can be made into a wide variety of delicious foods and beverages, such as raw butter, heavy raw cream, raw kefir, and raw cheese. In your home kitchen, you can make raw sour cream, raw kefir cheese, flavored raw butter, chocolate raw milk, raw whipped cream, raw kefir smoothies, and more!
SO, WHAT NUTRIENTS ARE FOUND IN RAW MILK?
RAW FARM raw milk has three (3) important macronutrients. What are macronutrients? Macronutrients are Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates that provide us energy. You need large (hence the name “macro”) amounts of these macronutrients to maintain your body functions. Let’s break it down.
MAIN MACROS FOUND IN RAW MILK:
PROTEIN
Protein allows your body to grow, build, and repair tissues and muscles.
FAT
Your body needs good fats to store energy, protect your organs by providing a cushion, absorb fat-soluble vitamins, and make certain hormones.
CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates break down into glucose, which is the main source of energy for your body. This energy provides fuel for your brain and can even help synthesize amino acids (protein building blocks). Our raw milk is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates (the good carbs).
In addition to the 3 macronutrients found in our raw milk, our milk has many other important nutrients that keep your immune system strong and your body functioning.
GUT-HEALTHY BACTERIA
Our raw milk contains many diverse gut-healthy bacteria. Diverse bacteria in your gut is responsible for 70-80 percent of your immune function. WOW! Without a healthy amount of diverse bacteria in your gut, your immune system can’t operate to its highest potential.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Our raw milk contains an alphabet of vitamins: A, B, D, E, and K plus Vitamins and minerals regulate your metabolism and protects against illness and strengthens our bones. Speaking of Minerals, raw milk is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Good Stuff!
ENZYMES
Our raw milk contains important enzymes that aid in digestion and metabolize (breakdown) nutrients. Lipase, breaks down fat, lactase metabolizes carbohydrates, and Alkaline Phosphatase is abundant in raw milk to help absorbing calcium just to name a few.
CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol has an unfair bad wrap. Did you know cholesterol is in every cell of your body and is needed to protect and repair the cells in your body? Raw milk contains good cholesterol HDL: (High-Density Lipoprotein).
3 REASONS TO INCLUDE RAW MILK IN YOUR DIET
1. RAW MILK PROVIDES REMARKABLE NUTRITION.
Amazingly, just one cup of raw whole cow’s milk a day provides you with:
Calories: 150
Protein: 8 grams
Fat: 8 grams
Calcium: 30% of the RDA
Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA
Iron: 6% of the RDA
Cholesterol: 10% of the RDA
Sugars: 12 grams
As you can see, one single cup provides you with adequate energy and a sufficient amount of fat soluble vitamins that may lead to healthy skin, stronger bones, and improved immune health.
In addition, raw milk is proven to help prevent weight gain. For example, its high-protein content helps you feel full for a longer period of time, which may prevent overeating. So if your New Year’s Resolution is to maintain a healthy weight, implementing raw milk into your diet on a daily basis is a compelling option.
Summary: Raw milk is an amazing addition to a healthy diet because of its abundance of nutrients and relation to the prevention of weight gain.
2. DRINKING RAW MILK MAY BE BETTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DIGESTION ISSUES
Digestion issues are a common problem for a handful people in the United States. Believe it or not, if you have digestion issues, your intolerance likely isn’t from the milk itself. It may be from the pasteurization process.
WHAT IS PASTEURIZATION?
Pasteurization is a process that kills bacteria and other microorganisms present in raw milk by heating it to a specific temperature, which allegedly helps decrease the threat of food borne illnesses. However, the pasteurization process isn’t selective; it kills the good bacteria, too, which is needed for adequate digestion.
IS RAW MILK SAFE?
Raw milk is a beautifully complex food. It contains all of the vitamins and minerals needed in a healthy diet, and it has many immune boosting properties. In fact, the bacteria present in raw milk actually aids your gut health. Raw milk contains an enzyme called lactase that helps your body break down and absorb the lactose. Unfortunately, when milk is pasteurized, lactase is killed off in the process.
Summary: If you have been diagnosed with dairy digestion issues, drinking raw milk may be a feasible option because the essential digestive enzymes are present to aid with digestion.
3. RAW MILK HELPS SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS
Think about the last time you went to the grocery store. Did you stop twice to think about where your food came from? How far did it travel to be present on the shelf in the grocery isle? Perhaps you have a question about the source of the milk you’re about to purchase; would you be able to ask the farmer to come by for a visit?
The beautiful aspect about supporting local family farms is being connected to where your food comes from. The Instagram hashtag #knowyourfarmer is currently trending with over 670,000 posts. Now more than ever before, consumers are longing for a connection to clean, sustainable food sources, and your local family dairy farm is a just the solution.
At RAW FARM the cows are free to graze seasonally throughout the year as nature intended. They are given no growth hormones or antibiotics. Check out this quick video to learn more about us!
Each of us has the power to vote with our checkbooks, and when you make the choice to support local, not only do you have a premium product in your hands, like a delicious and nutritious gallon of raw milk, but you also are making a statement with your dollar. The solution to many environmental issues and health issues may rest in supporting local, sustainable food sources to nourish the land and your body, as well as bustling family enterprises that benefit all parties involved.
Summary: Purchasing a gallon of raw milk from your local family dairy farm is a great way to kick off the new year because you’re supporting family enterprises, sustainable farming, happy cows, and a healthier you.
summary: DELICIOUS RAW MILK PRODUCTS
World Milk Day is a special day to recognize the important impact milk and dairy products have on civilizations across the world as a primary source of adequate nutrition. Whole Raw Milk offers unique benefits you can’t find anywhere else.
RAW FARM Raw Dairy Products are unprocessed and complete with bioavailable vitamins, minerals, enzymes, beneficial bacteria, naturally occurring CLA and omega-3 fatty acids. Our truly happy cows grass graze on luscious green pasture, seasonally. Absolutely NO antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, or GMO anything. Customers with lactose sensitivities have a delicious, nutritious, and natural alternative in this unaltered, wholesome product. The ease of digestibility of raw milk gives those that experience discomfort with processed dairy products, a delicious and natural option (isn’t that amazing).
WE HAVE METICULOUSLY CRAFTED OUR ARTISAN PRODUCTS SO THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN ENJOY EACH SAVORY, NUTRIENT DENSE AND RICH FLAVOR.
SIMPLY FLASH-CHILLED, FILTERED, AND TESTED. That is it. Deliciously simple.
