what milk to buy?

raining_kisses · 09-09-2010, 09:39 AM

we drink 2% store brand milk right now. i want to move away from that and going with something healthier. so whats the best bang for your buck? organic cows milk, rice milk, soy milk, etc. i dont have access to raw

. thanks!

Can'tTurnLeft · 09-09-2010, 09:44 AM

I would buy whole organic cows milk if you can. Unhomonogized is best if raw isn't an option. Are you sure raw isn't an option? Texas has a lot of raw milk and pretty lax laws.

raining_kisses · 09-09-2010, 09:45 AM

well, tbh i never looked.

i figured it was way too expensive, but it might not be

Can'tTurnLeft · 09-09-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by raining_kisses

well, tbh i never looked.

i figured it was way too expensive, but it might not be

mine is five dollars a gallon. Far less than organic milk

http://realmilk.com/

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You couldn't pay me enough to put soy milk in my body. I personally don't think it is a healthy choice for anybody.

ilikestrawberryjello · 09-09-2010, 09:51 AM

Not trying to hijack, but can someone explain "raw milk" to me. I have seen it, but I don't understand why in my state, people aren't allowed to sell it for human consumption. What are the benefits of raw??

To the OP, Store brand organic is what we do!

~yogamom~ · 09-09-2010, 09:54 AM

i agree-- try to find some raw milk. if not, then whole, unhomogenized organic milk is a good bet. or grass-fed local milk at your store-- we have a couple local labels in my town.

as far as advantages of raw milk, visit http://www.realmilk.com/

Can'tTurnLeft · 09-09-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ilikestrawberryjello

Not trying to hijack, but can someone explain "raw milk" to me. I have seen it, but I don't understand why in my state, people aren't allowed to sell it for human consumption. What are the benefits of raw??

To the OP, Store brand organic is what we do!

check out the link http://realmilk.com/ Lots of information on "why" raw milk. Basically raw milk has more nutritional value, as well as enzymes that make it healthier for our bodies. It is just milk that comes straight out of the cow and then is cooled and put into jugs to drink. Another big bonus (perhaps bigger than the raw IMO) is that it isn't homogenized. This means that the fat globs go through your body without being absorbed as quickly and getting absorbed differently.

raining_kisses · 09-09-2010, 09:54 AM

i have heard that about soy. my mom thinks theres a conspiracy there somewhere

how long is raw milk good for. does it have a pretty good shelf life?

Can'tTurnLeft · 09-09-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by raining_kisses

how long is raw milk good for. does it have a pretty good shelf life?

mine lasts between seven and ten days. But we drink it way quicker than that. Once it sours you can still use it for baking. It makes YUMMY pancakes

09-09-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by raining_kisses

well, tbh i never looked.

i figured it was way too expensive, but it might not be

I totally understand the value of your dollar when you're not making a lot of money (if that is the issue

). But sometimes we have to remember the what and whys of our choices. Yes, raw milk will most likely be more expensive than what you're used to. That can be quite a shock! But you just have to weigh out the pros and cons. Remember the work and care going into it. Remember the quality. Also, if you can only buy a certain amount, work on limiting your consumption. I've had to work things that way when funds are low. Maybe I could only afford 2lbs of grass fed beef. That meant that it was portioned out slightly smaller and filled up the gaps with lots of veggies.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikestrawberryjello

Not trying to hijack, but can someone explain "raw milk" to me. I have seen it, but I don't understand why in my state, people aren't allowed to sell it for human consumption. What are the benefits of raw??

To the OP, Store brand organic is what we do!

http://www.raw-milk-facts.com/raw_mi..._benefits.html

raining_kisses · 09-09-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Raspberries

I totally understand the value of your dollar when you're not making a lot of money (if that is the issue

). But sometimes we have to remember the what and whys of our choices. Yes, raw milk will most likely be more expensive than what you're used to. That can be quite a shock! But you just have to weigh out the pros and cons. Remember the work and care going into it. Remember the quality. Also, if you can only buy a certain amount, work on limiting your consumption. I've had to work things that way when funds are low. Maybe I could only afford 2lbs of grass fed beef. That meant that it was portioned out slightly smaller and filled up the gaps with lots of veggies.

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http://www.raw-milk-facts.com/raw_mi..._benefits.html

ITU about paying for what you get. i just started this thread http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...d.php?t=375232 about cutting out the proccessed foods in our budget to be able to afford better things. milk is going to be my jumping off point. im looking up raw milk in my area now. thanks ladies!

raining_kisses · 09-09-2010, 10:35 AM

darn, so far in my searches the closest raw milk is an hour away.

Can'tTurnLeft · 09-09-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by raining_kisses

darn, so far in my searches the closest raw milk is an hour away.

Contact the dairy. My raw milk supplier lives an hour away, but he delivers to a church ten minutes away once a week.

AmyDoll · 09-09-2010, 11:02 AM

Here's my order of milk:
Local Organic* Raw
Local Organic Gently Pasteurized NonHomoginized
Local Organic Gently Pasteurized Homoginized
Local Organic UltraPasteurized (Organic Valley is local to *you*)
There's a new *grass fed organic humane* brand at Super Target.... I'd drink that

I won't drink New Horizon or the Grocery Store brands of organic.

It's my understanding that they feed organic grain (cows should get grass) and a little better than factory farms.

If nothing else is available - I'd buy my local brand of milk that is rBh free

ilikestrawberryjello · 09-09-2010, 11:08 AM

how is the taste of raw milk? I've never had it before. Does it taste like what the other milks taste like?

09-09-2010, 09:39 AM	#1
raining_kisses Deactivated ..a little child, born yesterday, A thing on mother's milk and kisses fed... ~"Hymn to Mercury" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: where the stars at night are big and bright Posts: 9,038	what milk to buy? we drink 2% store brand milk right now. i want to move away from that and going with something healthier. so whats the best bang for your buck? organic cows milk, rice milk, soy milk, etc. i dont have access to raw. thanks!

09-09-2010, 09:44 AM	#2
Can'tTurnLeft Deactivated Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 18,362	Re: what milk to buy? I would buy whole organic cows milk if you can. Unhomonogized is best if raw isn't an option. Are you sure raw isn't an option? Texas has a lot of raw milk and pretty lax laws.

09-09-2010, 09:45 AM	#3
raining_kisses Deactivated ..a little child, born yesterday, A thing on mother's milk and kisses fed... ~"Hymn to Mercury" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: where the stars at night are big and bright Posts: 9,038	Re: what milk to buy? well, tbh i never looked. i figured it was way too expensive, but it might not be

09-09-2010, 09:51 AM	#5
ilikestrawberryjello Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,120	Re: what milk to buy? Not trying to hijack, but can someone explain "raw milk" to me. I have seen it, but I don't understand why in my state, people aren't allowed to sell it for human consumption. What are the benefits of raw?? To the OP, Store brand organic is what we do!

09-09-2010, 09:54 AM	#6
~yogamom~ Rose Garden Just a mom trying to figure it out like everyone one else! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western PA Posts: 4,901	Re: what milk to buy? i agree-- try to find some raw milk. if not, then whole, unhomogenized organic milk is a good bet. or grass-fed local milk at your store-- we have a couple local labels in my town. as far as advantages of raw milk, visit http://www.realmilk.com/ __________________ Wife to my best friend Gentle mama to my DSD (16), DD1 (7) and DD2 (3) GFCF

09-09-2010, 09:54 AM	#8
raining_kisses Deactivated ..a little child, born yesterday, A thing on mother's milk and kisses fed... ~"Hymn to Mercury" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: where the stars at night are big and bright Posts: 9,038	Re: what milk to buy? i have heard that about soy. my mom thinks theres a conspiracy there somewhere how long is raw milk good for. does it have a pretty good shelf life?

09-09-2010, 10:35 AM	#12
raining_kisses Deactivated ..a little child, born yesterday, A thing on mother's milk and kisses fed... ~"Hymn to Mercury" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: where the stars at night are big and bright Posts: 9,038	Re: what milk to buy? darn, so far in my searches the closest raw milk is an hour away.

09-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#14
AmyDoll Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: State of Grace Posts: 11,062	Re: what milk to buy? Here's my order of milk: Local Organic* Raw Local Organic Gently Pasteurized NonHomoginized Local Organic Gently Pasteurized Homoginized Local Organic UltraPasteurized (Organic Valley is local to you) There's a new grass fed organic humane brand at Super Target.... I'd drink that I won't drink New Horizon or the Grocery Store brands of organic. It's my understanding that they feed organic grain (cows should get grass) and a little better than factory farms. If nothing else is available - I'd buy my local brand of milk that is rBh free

09-09-2010, 11:08 AM	#15
ilikestrawberryjello Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,120	Re: what milk to buy? how is the taste of raw milk? I've never had it before. Does it taste like what the other milks taste like?

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