Raw Truth about Milk: Why would anybody drink Unpasteurized Milk?

Most people consume “cooked” milk.

Six Billion gallons of white liquid.

Thats right…Americans consume more than 6,000,000,000 gallons of milk every year.

Most people already Got Milk, every day.

The biological structure of pasteurized milk is different than raw milk. Pasteurization is the process of killing bacteria through heat.

There are both benefits (pros) and side effects (cons) to milk pasteurization.

Why Milk Pasteurization can be beneficial

The pasteurization of milk has been proven to kill harmful bacteria. This is a fact.

By mass-cooking the milk, the bacteria is unable to survive in the temporarily heated environment. The bacteria is almost entirely obliterated.

As a result, you can get milk with an astounding shelf life of 30+ days.

The pasteurization of the mass-produced milk supply does save lives because most commercial milk would be generally considered toxic in the raw form. (Unhealthy mammal = toxic milk)

Not all Milk is Created Equal

The majority of milk consumed in the USA is produced by massive commercial farming operations.

This milk comes from cows who are given numbers and not names.

Yep, she's not approved for milking

The cows eat genetically modified feed and are supplemented with additional antibiotics to keep them alive. These cows are not necessarily healthy, because the businessmen put emphasis on productivity. If the cow can produce milk, they survive another day in the dairy farm.

Local Dairy from real People — not corporations — is the way to go.

Every chef, cook, and nutrition enthusiast all agree on this concept: Fresh ingredients make the best meals.

More importantly, the quality of local dairy is generally superior because these people put their names, livelihood, and passions into producing the highest quality dairy possible.

Seattle consumers are picking Raw Dairy

You can visit the farms or meet these people at farmers markets. You can ask them about the genetics of their animals, or about how their local dairy has changed your life.

In the Seattle area, you can locate Raw milk at:

  • Ballard Farmers Market
  • U-District Farmers Market
  • Madison Market (Seattle co-op)
  • Marlene’s Market (Federal Way and Tacoma)

I believe in Raw Dairy

There are many benefits of choosing Raw Dairy as opposed to pasteurized dairy. Lets go over a short list.

  • Raw Dairy contains active Enzymes that aid digestion. (These enzymes are deactivated during pasteurization)
  • Healthy Dairy animals produce milk that contains beneficial bacteria. (E. Coli doesn’t hurt you when beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus significantly outnumber E. Coli populations)
  • The milk is fresh to market.
  • A more pure, natural product.

Some people will go so far to say that pasteurized milk is one of the greatest silent killers in America.

I noticed that once I switched from cooked milk to Raw milk, my overall health and disposition improved.

Taking it a step further…Goat Milk

While Cows milk is the most commonly consumed dairy in America, it may not be the best.

In fact, milk from a Goat has a more similar structure to the milk produced by your mother. Human bodies generally have a preference to Goat milk since it is easily absorbed and non-mucous forming.

Raw Goat Milk builds Strong Bodies!

This is me after I discovered Raw Goat Milk.

Raw Goat Milk turned into a Probiotic Nutritional Powerhouse in less than 24 hours

I continue the process of “live” food by fermenting my Raw Goat Milk with my living culture of Kefir.

Kefir — think of it as liquid yogurt, but more potent.

Raw Kefir from the actual culture will contain over 30 strains of beneficial bacteria and yeasts. Folklore has said that people live well over a hundred years by consuming Kefir as a regular part of their diet.

Scientific research is lately catching up to what we already know.

Kefir aids in…:

  1. Digestion
  2. Immune system
  3. Muscular system
  4. Central Nervous System
  5. Quality of life

I consume Raw Goat Milk Kefir at least three times per week. Usually at bed time or in the morning. It is truly rejuvenating.

Other people have utilized Kefir for such health issues as…

  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Cancer
  • Tumors
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Viral diseases
  • Healthy hair, skin, and nails
  • Yeast / Candida infections
  • Bacterial infections (including antibiotic resistant strains)
  • Muscle wasting
  • Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Warts
  • Parasites
  • And the list goes on…

I make no claim that Kefir can heal or prevent any disease, but I do feel strongly that Kefir is a healing superfood. It has changed my life, and given me hope during times of physical stress.

To learn more about Kefir, Mr. Dom from Australia has the most extensive knowledge-sharing website focusing specifically on Kefir. This information is highly valuable and I have read every single word on his website. http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html

Raw Milk from healthy animals is NOT dangerous

Even though the FDA will have you think that raw milk is dangerous to society, that simply is not true. Keep in mind that pasteurization was invented THOUSANDS OF YEARS AFTER the domestication of livestock for milk production.

If we were closer to our food sources, we would be consuming Raw Dairy. But due to the economic reality of mass-produced “food” consumers are uneducated about the reality of Raw Milk.

Fortunately, Washington State still allows the sale of Raw Milk.

Take a risk and seek out Raw Milk.

You might just find that you feel better, look better, and are healthier overall.

That’s a risk that I’m always willing to take.

Carry on my friends.

Nutrition, Immunity, and Digestion

Obesity isn’t always caused by eating ‘too’ much

A lot of overweight people will tell you one thing…

That they don’t actually eat that much.

And I believe them.

Many factors contribute to weight gain, not just quantity of food

Aside from metabolic diseases, there can be many reasons for weight gain…

  • Genetics
  • Not eating breakfast, but consuming more food at night time
  • Too many simple carbohydrates like sugar
  • Lack of fruits and vegetables
  • Less than 6 hours of sleep
  • Stress from work, family, life, and weight
  • Insufficient quantity or quality of exercise

You gotta give your body a reason to burn that fat

I am all about nutrients. I care more about the nutrient-density of my food than any other factor.

The reason fruit and vegetables aid weight loss is not just because they are low-calorie. Actually, fruits and vegetables contain valuable antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients (many of which are still being discovered scientifically) that support the natural function of the human body.

Fat-burning is Natural

Our bodies are often utilizing fat for energy.

The people who lose weight are the people who burn more fat than they store. On the opposite side, the people who gain weight are people who store more fat than they burn — but they are STILL burning some fat everyday.

Ideally, you want to optimize fat burning by feeding the LEAN tissue in your body (especially muscles, but also organs). You also want to feed your bones to maintain healthy bone mineral density.

Without the proper nutrients, your body will store toxins in the fat while leeching minerals and amino acids from other parts of your body.

Fool-proof weight loss

Everyone can lose weight, I really believe that.

Here’s a simple way that WORKS:

  1. Eggs for breakfast
  2. Fruit for snack (different varieties of fruits)
  3. Quinoa + Vegetables + Guacamole for lunch
  4. Handful of nuts for afternoon snack (almonds, sesame seeds, and a brazil nut)
  5. Salmon + Vegetables for dinner
  6. Unflavored Yogurt 1 hour before bed

Continue this, and try to add some variety to it as well.

This isn’t “six meals” per day. It’s actually only three meals, with three snacks. By separating fruits from meals, you can aid digestion and keep your body energized.

It works, but are you dedicated enough to try it?

It has never been about eating less.

It has ALWAYS been about Eating Right

Eating right is about eating nutrient-dense foods at the right time during the day.

What is it that you are doing right currently?

What is is that you can do today to benefit your goals?

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The Easiest, Most Effective Weight Loss Breakfast

Breakfast is key for weight reduction.

The problem is that a lot of people have forgotten about breakfast. That cup of coffee in the morning may stimulate your central nervous system, but it doesn’t provide much in terms of nutrients.

The most simple weight loss breakfast…

It is…

Whole Eggs (at least three)

18+ grams of protein and loaded with other essential nutrients for optimal health.

If cholesterol is an issue for you, then thats an even greater reason to eat eggs! Lose weight, have better cholesterol.

Whole Eggs, NOT egg whites

The yolk of an egg is packed with nutrients and fat-soluble vitamins.

Your body will utilize the fat as a form of low-glycemic energy.

The other nutrients will be delivered into your cells at in a healthy fashion.

Start here, get results, then continue on

People who eat eggs for breakfast tend to eat less in the evening. More importantly, people who eat eggs in their diet tend to have a better body composition (ratio of fat to lean tissue).

Start with eggs for breakfast, and get the results. You’ll like it.

After that, you should learn about more foods which support a healthy lifestyle.

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10 Principles of Fat-Loss and Fitness for Life

You can’t go anywhere without seeing an overweight person.

The prevalence of obesity is a concern for the entire country, but more so for the people most affected by it.

Most overweight people don’t choose to be overweight. It just happens — usually over the course of many years.

But then they wake up one day and find that the disconnect between how things are and how things should be is too great. Something needs to change.

The pressure to change is felt by everyone, and how we choose to respond to the pressure is as unique as our own thoughts.

For my entire adolescence, I was self conscious of my body. The movie stars made me hate my body and I tried dieting at least half a dozen times which ended up in complete failure.

1. Dieting is not the answer

Real dieting is a tool for a purpose. Whether or not dieting is healthy is dependent on the way certain people diet.

Dieting is what bodybuilders do before competition. Dieting is what actors do to lose weight for certain roles.

But for the average person, dieting is a way to make short term gains and feel better about yourself in the short term. However, dieting is inherently temporary.

Diets have a beginning and an end. What happens after the diet ends?

2. One size does NOT fit all

Just because the food I eat works for me doesn’t mean everyone has to follow my nutritional guidelines.

And just because my weightlifting builds my muscles and makes me feel good about myself doesn’t mean that the way I train is right for you.

But if you did happen to like what I do, or if you do happen to learn more about my nutritional habits, then I may be a good source of information for you.

The key is to seek out information that motivates you.

You are the most important part of your fitness.

3. Fitness is a balance between Life and Recovery

I hit the gym 3-4 times a week, so if I drink even two beers, it will negatively affect my recovery and make me worse off the next day.

Your fitness level is directly related to the stress of your life in correlation to your recovery.

Recovery is defined as all things and activities that nourish the body (e.g. 8 hours of sleep, stretching muscles, drinking water, fruits, vegetables, vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants, dietary fats, omega-3 fatty acids, etc).

If you are having a difficulty recovering from everyday life, then it may not be the right time for you to begin a serious exercise program. However, light-to-moderate exercise may be more appropriate in order to decrease stress and maintain current fitness levels.

4. Nine out of ten people are nutrient deficient

You may say, “Hey, I feel fine, how can I be nutrient deficient?”

My idea of nutrient deficiency may be different than the doctor’s idea of a deficiency.

If you get sick or have colds, you are nutrient deficient. My rationale is that targeted nutrition does maintain a ROBUST immune system, which is linked to an optimal endocrine system, in addition to the central nervous system.

While a lot of people are deficient in the basic Vitamin C, most people may not be getting optimal levels of nutrients that they have never even heard of!

That makes sense, because how can people improve their nutrient status if they do not even understand the potential of nutrients at our disposal?

Examples of lesser known nutrients that will boost recovery, health:
-Phytonutrients from vegetables like Kale (indole-3-carbinol — preferably from raw), Beets (betacyanins), and Carrots (beta-carotene)
-Enzymes from raw foods or enzyme supplementation
-Beneficial bacteria from Kefir, Yogurt, Kimchi, Raw Sauerkraut, Raw Miso, Tempeh, Natto

5. Human fitness is determined by the health, functionality, and balance of every cell in the body

I am a firm believer that you are greater than the sum of your parts.

In order for you to function optimally in a physical, mental, and emotional regard, your cells must be nourished on a regular basis.

Cells REQUIRE oxygen, minerals, coenzymes, water, fatty acids, and more. People who do not nourish their bodies with proper nutrition every single day are not functioning at optimal performance. Therefore, the highest levels of fitness cannot be achieved.

6. People who eat like sh*t, but still have amazing bodies/health/happiness have really good genes

Lets face it.

Some people can have their cake AND eat it too.

But keep in mind that it eventually catches up to them. Soon their prematurely aged skin will tell tales of atherosclerosis and other chronic diseases.

7. You will be much more successful by changing ONE thing at a time

The main reason that dieting doesn’t work is because people try to do a complete 180 in their lifestyle. They go from eating junk to eating fresh fruits and salads. In other words, they change EVERYTHING.

Changing your entire life in a day is difficult. I’ve never been able to do that.

The best way to make long term success is by focusing on one important change at a time. Over time, you will have dozens of new healthy habits that slowly became second nature to you.

8. Set clear and realistic goals

Which goal is most effective?

a. “I want to lose 20 pounds”

OR

b. “Each day this week, I will consume one additional serving of leafy green vegetables in order to promote my weight loss goal of 20 pounds”

The first option is not even a goal. Whereas the second selection is not only achievable, but also effective.

If you chose Goal b. and consumed one additional serving of leafy greens everyday for a week, you would FEEL success. No, you would BE success.

But if you chose Goal a. you may feel like a failure after a few weeks and these negative feelings could lead to overeating and other dangerous behaviors.

9. Discover your own motivation

Don’t change yourself for somebody else.

Don’t change yourself because society wants you to be slim.

Look inside and discover what you really want with you.

Is who you are right now who you want to be in the future?

What steps can you take tomorrow to bring yourself closer to who you want to be in the future?

10. Become inspired, feel the rush of your own potential

My dad is my biggest inspiration. He is a runner, one of the best in his age group during events.

I am a strength and conditioning enthusiast. I train my body to achieve greater strength levels by busting plateau’s and trying to become the most badass dude in my gym.

Greater levels of Fitness are achievable by all.

When the focus is more about Wellness than low-body fat, the road to success becomes clearer.

Say no to disease.

Live life the way you want to.

What is it about who you are now that makes you want to be a better you?

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