Dairy

Kefir

Kevin S — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 08:13:06 GMT

Hi Glen,
I have been making kefir... how do you know if its kefir or just rotten milk? The last batch i made was quite watery and the milk didnt get lumpy, but rather flacky looking.

Is it smell? Taste? How do u distinguish?

Raw Dairy

mrsmendelis — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:41:30 GMT

I am so excited that I have finally found a place to get raw milk! I've heard there are some wonderful recipes using raw milk to help replace coffee in my busy (really really busy -- two kids, job to get to, out the door by 6:30, ugh!) mornings. Any suggestions how to best utilize this awesome resource of raw milk that I now have access to?

Thanks so much for your help!

Jaime

Dairy Free

Tandjlow — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:32:38 GMT

I find that dairy is a negative factor for me; my sinuses get clogged and smell. A lot of the suggested meals use dairy. What is a good alternative so that I can still get the benefits you would like me to receive from the dairy.

Raw Sour cream

JenSquirrel — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:11:28 GMT

I've seen a lot of informative posts on how to make your own raw butters and yogurts/kefir, etc. But I was also just wondering how to make raw sour cream? I'm very new to this raw milk thing...and milk in general really as I've been vegan for quite a long time only to discover I'm a protein type and most likely anemic (yikes!)

Raw Milk Ice Cream

Mpls Cathy — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:08:52 GMT

Is anyone willing to share their recipe for raw milk ice cream?

Fingernails and dairy

ArizonaSharona — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:24:11 GMT

I am trying to maximize my intake of raw dairy. I'm 53 and for the past several years, my fingernails have appeared thin, bendable and curvy/wavy. I'm wondering if this is due to not taking in too much dairy. I did take a blood test and anemia was ruled out. At 47, my DEXA test showed mild osteopenia in my hip. After 25 years of lifting weights and other exercise, I was pretty shocked. I do hope the dairy will help things along..OR is there anything else I can try. Like I said, the appearance of my nails are concerning me.

Sharon

Obtaining Raw Dairy & Milk Intolerances

12PStreet — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:32:54 GMT

Hi All,

I live in a state where it is illegal to sell raw dairy to the public. I recently posted that I became a share owner in a farm and I’m now able to obtain local "real" dairy on a regular basis and another member asked me to share how I went about it. Credit goes to Mercola.com for introducing me to information about the health benefits, learning about the Weston A. Price Foundation and the foundation’s project “A Campaign for Real Milk”. I’ve been using the WAPF Nourishing Traditions cookbook to learn how to get the most nutrients from my foods, and have been making broths and other goodies for over a year now but I had continued to use pasteurized dairy, mainly because it seemed like a bit of a project to obtain raw.

Earlier this year, I decided to take time to address some lingering health issues. Along with adopting the Mercola nutritional plan, I had an IgG ELISA test done that indicated that my body reacted to Cow’s Milk, Yogurt, and Cottage Cheese. A bummer considering my new diet! I did not react to swiss or cheddar cheeses though. Through some digging I learned that one of the differences in the first 3 foods from the last 2 is the lactose content. Aged cheeses have much less of it, if any, than the other 3. I also learned that pasteurization removes component(s) in milk products that help the body digest lactose. I went a step further and contacted the lab where the tests were done, and they confirmed that these were indeed all pasteurized versions of these foods. So I strongly suspected that the real issue to be the way these products are prepared/processed. (Note that casein allergy is different but that since I had no reaction to cheese felt that casein was not the issue). Nonetheless, I did eliminate these foods from my diet for almost 3 months and when I was ready to reintroduce diary, I intended to do it with real dairy.

First, I ordered enough “pet food” (read about the Pet Food label on their website) from Organic Pastures in California (link below) and had it shipped to me. After a couple weeks use with no adverse reactions from my cats J, I decided to continue my search locally. Next, I went to the Campaign for Real Milk site, a project of the Weston A. Price Foundation. On the web site, there is a list of farms by state/country (link below). From there, I located a farm near me, made a phone call, went to the farm, became a share owner for a small fee, and obtained my dairy all in the same day. It was all very impressive, including the story of how the farm share became established and what these people have accomplished in a few years. The share owner programs may vary from state to state and even from farm to farm.

It’s been about a month now and I have had no digestive issues due to real dairy and it tastes great. Because I am a protein type I culture the milk first to reduce the carbs (also reduces lactose), and then I make cheese out of it, I also use cream and cultured butter, both also low in carbs and lactose.

organicpastures.com

Where can I find real milk

WAPF

Recent Mercola Raw Milk Article

EatWild.com – another source for obtaining pasture raised meats locally

Allergic to Dairy

The WHOLE Truth — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:27:16 GMT

Hello, I'm new to the MT forum and way of eating. I am a Carbo Sympathetic Dominant. My plan includes a lot of dairy for my proteins. Unfortunately, I am allergic to dairy. What other options do I have for breakfast proteins besides eggs? I don't eat turkey, chicken or fish for breakfast normally.

Also, I love bananas... why can't I eat them? Lastly... I couldn't find where it gave me the proper amounts of carbs/protein and fats to eat. Did I miss it somewhere?

Thanks. Dana

Keifer

giggles — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 01:29:41 GMT

Greetings,

I am a carb type and was never a lover of dairy products. I do not like cheese at all. I was one who would order pizza with no cheese. I started my diet about 10 days ago and seem to be doing well. My question is regarding Keifer. Can I have a glass of Keifer as part 3 of my meal plan with every meal? I have been doing this and I love it! I put a little Wey in with every glass and think of this as desert. My system seems to love the calcium.

Thank you

giiggles

Cultured Dairy: Keifer etc.

Suzanne1 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:39:32 GMT

Hi Glen,

I have been blessed w/a weekly supply of fresh, raw goats milk (from really happy goats grazing on hills and mountains). I have been making keifer with it and have a cup or so after dinner w/my tablespoon of organic wild blueberries, mixed in my blender.

Now that I'm on day 3 of MT, I'm wondering about my raw keifer and ofcourse the tablespoon of blueberries. And might as well ask about strawberries, because those will be plentiful in another month or so.

many, many thanks for helping me make these changes.

ps: i have friends making coconut keifer and it's yummy but my instincts have been to go with the raw goat's milk...until now! lol

Raw vs. Conventional

Survey Questions — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:39:24 GMT

What are the advantages of raw dairy compared to conventional store bought dairy?