We are often oblivious when it comes to the quality of foods we eat. Meats, for instance, often contain hormones and antibiotics (and other chemicals) because the animals were treated with these drugs for mostly economic purposes, not humane reasons. So, if we eat meat that has been treated with these drugs, then we eat the drugs too! Organic grass fed cows, free-range (uncaged), promotes your health the most. Same goes for chicken, pork, lamb, and any other popular meats. Bison meat is great too. Basically, you want to eat meats that have been raised in a humane way and have been fed quality food such as fresh green grass - the way God made them and intended it to be! You always want to read the labels for meats and make sure it says "no hormones, antibiotics, etc." Whole Foods Market carries grass fed quality meats. So does Trader Joes. Local Farmer's Markets sometimes have vendors that bring fresh grass fed meats to your neighborhood! But while the prices of these meats may intimidate some people, what you get in return is priceless. You lessen conventional doctor visits and prolong your health this way!!!
Now a word on raw milk. We are so not accustomed to drinking raw milk, let alone hearing about it. What is raw milk? Pure milk straight from organic grass fed cows that has not been pasteurized. This last part is really important. Raw milk, unpasteurized, carries lots of goods (like enzymes and probiotics) that helps digest the lactose (natural sugar in milk) we drink. Pasteurized milk has no enzymes and probiotics (and a minimal amount of nutrients), which explains why so many people get stomach aches and claim "lactose intolerance". This is also why pasteurized milk is often "fortified", meaning nutrients have been added, after they've been taken out! One cup of raw milk gives you a health-promoting, life-prolonging, nutrient/vitamin-rich drink!!! Sounds unusual right? Raw milk is legal in California, by the way, but in other states, it's illegal. Something else we weren't aware of. So where does one get raw milk? Whole Foods has them. Sometimes Farmer's Markets. And of course, farms. But who lives in farms or visits them these days? Basically, access is very limited. Raw milk is a rare, safe, and precious food in the 21st century. But while getting raw milk may be challenging, trying to consume raw milk and raw milk products as much as possible is best for our health and nutrition overall. So take the challenge!
