Why RAW milk?
The simple answer is because REAL milk is RAW.
Raw milk is unpasteurized, unprocessed, pure milk straight from the cow's udders - just like Grandma used to drink. It is rich in probiotics, active enzymes, vitamins, calcium and protein.
But is raw milk safe?
Why yes it is. Raw milk contains components that assist in killing pathogens (bad bugs) that are naturally found in the milk, preventing pathogen absorption across the intestinal wall, and strengthening the immune system. When milk is pasteurized, many if not all of these beneficial components are lost. For more information about the safety of raw milk, visit Raw Milk Facts.
What are the benefits of raw milk?
Protection again infection, diarrhea, asthma, allergies, lactose-intolerance, rickets, tooth decay and TB. Easier digestion due to the existence of beneficial bacteria, which assist in the body's ability to process and assimilate the many nutrients in milk. Milk from cows not fed genetically modified grain or given antibiotics and hormones. For more information about the nutrition of raw milk, visit Raw Milk Facts.
Where can I purchase raw milk?
Organic Pastures raw milk, cream, cheese and butter is available at:
- Lassen's Health Foods- Simi Valley
- Lassen's Health Foods- Thousand Oaks
- Sprouts- Thousand Oaks
- Sprouts- Westlake Village
If you have additional raw milk resources or wish to purchase raw cow or goat milk from local farmers or buying clubs, please contact us at wapfsimi@gmail.com.
Additional Resources:
- Farm to Consumers Legal Defense Fund - Lots of raw milk articles and information
- RealMilk.com - National listing of where to find raw milk
- Organic Pastures
- Claravale Dairy
- Raw Milk Facts
