I finally bought my share of a herd of cows. I was very careful about the farmer that I selected. Most of the dairy farmers I've spoken to were always these animal loving individuals determined to raise a happy herd. The one drawback was that not all of them were as well informed as the farmer that I chose in the end.
The farmer I chose not only knew how to produce happy cows, he understood how to produce healthy cows. These cows are a very happy and healthy grass fed bunch that I got a chance to meet and greet. Most of them were too busy feeding, but some approached my husband and me. As the farmer said they each have names and personalities. The milk that they produce is great! I had a blueberry milk shake today that I enjoyed very much.
I'm looking forward to all the new things that I can do with this new food. I haven't been a milk drinker in years, but I do enjoy the wonderful nutritious milk from these wonderful happy cows!
I'm in the same boat as you. I have issues with my gut flora (I have lab results to prove it). I can't seem to get any population of L. Acidophilus built up though I've tried my darndest with probiotics. I'm considering doing the cow share thing - have you noticed any difference?
ReplyDeleteI have seen a difference as a matter of fact; but I'm not sure that it is just because of the milk. It could be a combination of the milk, kombucha and the cultured veggies that I've been eating for the past two months. I have been eating more and more cultured foods over the last few weeks and I've had so much more energy. I also had a tremendous reduction in digestive issues. I had little to no issues at all this week (the nausea that I felt on Thursday was from my migraine so it was a neurological issue), but the relief I found could be the milk, the reduction of starches and sugars(I've temporarily cut out organic maple syrup, coconut palm sugar, potatoes, brown rice and other such foods) or the increase in cultured foods all together.
ReplyDeleteI've only been drinking the milk for the past week, but I admit my favorite thing about it besides having milk smoothies that don't make me ill is the fact that it is a quick and complete meal.
Sweet, I'm glad you're feeling better, whether or not it's the milk. That was something I ran into sometimes - I'd change a few things at a time, so I couldn't nail any one down as good or bad (d'oh). All the sugar/carb cutting can't hurt though, right? I'm excited to see if it will help, I've just gotta get out and buy a share. Your feedback is only making me more eager to give it a shot (or a pint, yuk yuk).
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, convenience is such a game changer. Besides social situations, I'm most likely to eat junk food when I'm tired or in a hurry and it's the only thing ready-to-eat. Just another reason to try it out.
Thank you my friend! The milk has been a blessing and I encourage all to find a farmer and go buy a share of cows or goats! Make sure the herd is fed non-GMO foods. Believe it or not, there is animal feed with corn, soy and even pellets made from sugar beets! Now I'm hearing this disturbing news about approved GMO alfalfa (grrrr!!).
ReplyDeleteI still encourage you to find a dairy farm, but find one that is responsible and aware of the things that could decrease the quality and nutrition of the milk so that your milk gives you the nutrition that I know you are after.
Good luck both of you!!!
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