Whole milk from cows pastured on grass may turn out to be a good choice. Grass fed cows produce milk that is higher in omega-3 fats and lower in omega-6 and saturated fats. The trick is finding milk from grass fed cows. Organic and free range do not necessarily mean grass fed.
It is likely that in the future, there will be more milk and dairy products available from grass-fed livestock. However by its very nature, there is a built in limit to how many animals a pasture can sustain. It is my hope that as grass fed animals and products become more available, that many of us will switch over. We can’t produce the same amount of product that we do in today’s feedlots, but eating less is a good thing too.
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For a reasonably thorough treatment of the milk issue and why many believe what they do, you might read the article “Is Soda Pop or Milk Healthier?” at http://achinook.squarespace.com/
Other natural health issues are addressed there also, all in a strictly noncommercial environment
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My best to you and yours,
Lee C