raw food

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Wonderfully Raw Coco-Roons are both an interesting and surprisingly tasty alternative to cookies. Coco-Roons are a raw food, which means they are unprocessed, unrefined and not heated. Coco-Roons are dehydrated, not baked, at … Read More

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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

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