In a word, no. Drinking raw milk is playing Russian roulette with your health.
The main difference between raw milk and pasteurized milk is the amount of bacteria. Proponents of raw milk feel it’s more nutritious and contains antimicrobial properties. But raw milk can be very dangerous — especially for pregnant women, children, or those with a weakened immune system.
Raw milk can be a host to a wide array of pathogens, including but not limited to, staphylococcus aureus, campylobacter jejuni, E. coli, listeria monocytogenes and yesinia enterocolitica. In the more serious cases food-borne illness can cause kidney failure, premature births, and death. Since 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 831 illnesses, 66 hospitalizations and 1 death associated with raw milk. … Read More
Kids never seem to like what’s good for them. Wouldn’t you know it–the foods that parents feel pack the greatest nutritional punch are often the foods kids refuse to eat. And it’s not just because they’re being bratty. Many things can trigger a child’s like or dislike of a food—taste, color, texture, mouth-feel, appearance and … Read More
Why can some adults drink milk, yet others can’t? Blame it on your genes. The bloating, nausea, pain, cramps, gurgling or rumbling, gas, loose stools or diarrhea, and throwing up usually begins 30 minutes to 2 hours after drinking milk or eating foods containing milk. It is estimated that 30 million to 50 million Americans … Read More
We talk a lot about what not to do. We educate people not to drink and drive. We caution about drinking too much and the dangers of alcohol abuse. But rarely do we give people information on how to drink responsibly. Of all the foods we eat, people know the least about alcohol. Why do … Read More
Small changes can end up giving you big results. Consider these fixes for a longer, healthier life. 1. Do-it-yourself bypass surgery: walking. Walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes several times a week dramatically increases blood flow through the arteries and can help some people with narrowed arteries safely avoid bypass surgery. 2. Black is … Read More
October is Fair Trade Month, a time when we should be thinking more about the products we buy. A recent survey showed that while 70% of shoppers are familiar with the term Fair Trade, they are confused about what it means — and why they should choose these products over other brands. Fair Trade agricultural … Read More
Energy drinks are one of the fastest growing beverage categories, with new innovations coming out all the time. More than 500 new energy drinks are launched yearly. Two of the newest are energy shots — small bottles (about 2 ounces) that deliver the same energizing components in a smaller volume — and malt beverage-energy drink … Read More
Buying a container of milk for your family is more complicated than it used to be. We help make it easy. Once upon a time, buying milk was a simple task. But today, you can buy plain milk, organic milk, or hormone-free milk. All come at 4 different levels of fat and in a number … Read More
Don’t just eat bananas because they’re cheap and pre-wrapped. They’re good for your health–and your weight. Before the early 1900’s, the average American had never eaten a banana. Introduced into the U.S. at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, bananas were exotic and expensive, selling for 10 cents apiece—the equivalent of $2 today. Now bananas are … Read More
Thought saturated fats were bad for your health? Experts say trans fats are even worse. When they were first used trans fats were thought to be a healthy option—and useful, too. They were used initially to replace saturated fats such as lard and butter, and became popular during World War II when butter was scarce. … Read More
