Milk: Science & Tradition

Published Saturday, April 07, 2007 by Dan Gainsford | E-mail this post

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An email sent to me recently on Pasteurized vs. Raw Milk. Although even after reading these individual sites I still stand behind the idea of Raw Milk, I think the point that's being made is an important one... how do we know what information is accurate in the world today, and how do we make food choices when faced with what Micheal Pollen aptly calls the Omnivore's Dilemma.

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Hey Dan
I thought I'd continue my research on raw vs pasteurized milk. I found two websites which I thought were a pretty interesting comparison. The first is pro-raw, and although it contains many 'facts', many of these come from references that are news sources and some are just unfounded. There are things I agree with and things I disagree with on this page (and some things that differ here in Canada). The second is pro-pasteurization and interestingly, contains scientific studies and references from universities and government organizations (not that we can necessarily trust the American government!). I'm not saying one is right and one is wrong, just somewhat different in style and I wanted to point out that many of these sources can make accusations without sound research behind them (as I'm sure you are well aware.)
http://www.westonaprice.org/transition/dairy.html
www.extension.umn.edu/foodsafety/components/columns/Oct29.htm
And when it comes down to it, I have to go back to the fact that it isn't natural at all for humans to consume cow milk! Once we're weaned off our moms, we aren't really meant to consume lactose at all (ie lactose intolerance.) No other species consumes milk after that point. Not to say I want to give up cheese, ice cream and yogurt....just food for thought:) C

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