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19. Confusing study because the author seems to equate "organic" with "grass fed"

Tue Dec 10, 2013, 02:54 PM

Dec 2013

Not all pastured dairies are organic but it appears that the author is crediting the difference in the fatty acids with whether or not the cows got most of their feed from forage or grain. The link is no help because there is no description as to how the study was done. Also note that to get the full benefit one has to drink whole milk, which may be a problem for some people because of the amount of fat, so it would be good to see some discussion of how the benefits might be outweighed by consuming that much fat, not to mention that for many people dairy would be a bad way to get omega 3 fatty acids because of lactose intolerance.

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Yep, organic milk really is better for you than regular milk [View all] Redfairen Dec 2013 OP

Organic milk has no hormones, that's reason enough for me to buy it. Happyhippychick Dec 2013 #1

Cows have hormones. The milk will have hormones Gman Dec 2013 #14

Did I really need to explain what I meant? I think you know. Happyhippychick Dec 2013 #16

I'm challenged in this area Gman Dec 2013 #25

Here is the info, it will have you drinking organic milk Happyhippychick Dec 2013 #26

"It's blamed as one of the reasons we have early onset puberty..." yellowcanine Dec 2013 #32

OK, now I remember about this. I didn't realize they still did this. Gman Dec 2013 #40

It is a fair point. Lots of people don't know that BST = Bovine Somatotropin yellowcanine Dec 2013 #29

I buy organic milk even though it is twice as expensive Marrah_G Dec 2013 #2

I drink almond milk occasionally. Haven't boomersense Dec 2013 #3

Have you tried almond cheese? KansDem Dec 2013 #35

No, but I will now thanks to your post........nt boomersense Dec 2013 #37

I like almond milk too. I haven't bought any in awhile though. penultimate Dec 2013 #43

I buy mine at Costco, which I like better than the stuff at boomersense Dec 2013 #47

Like Costco brand? penultimate Dec 2013 #48

Getting more cautious as I age. I eat a lot of fruits, nuts and veggies with an occasional boomersense Dec 2013 #49

Unless (like us) you buy organic SKIM milk frazzled Dec 2013 #4

Another good reason: It lasts WAY longer than regular milk due to JaneyVee Dec 2013 #5

I was wondering about that. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2013 #12

Also helps that most organic milk comes in paper containers. JaneyVee Dec 2013 #13

Ultra pasteurization and Organic are not the same thing. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #17

I know they're not the same, but organic milk is also ultra pasteurized. JaneyVee Dec 2013 #18

If you say so. I think ultrapasteurized milk tastes like crap. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #21

Some organic milk is ultra pasteurized, not all. And most UHT milk is in fact, not organic. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #23

I was wondering about that. Thanks. nt tsuki Dec 2013 #30

I am not a milk drinker, but I buy things made from organic milk AllyCat Dec 2013 #6

They're not specifying pasteurized vs unpasteurized, just grass-fed mainer Dec 2013 #7

Also important is the lack of hormones and antibiotics randr Dec 2013 #8

+ 1 ^ yesphan Dec 2013 #9

+ 1,000 Berlum Dec 2013 #10

Except that a lot of organic milk comes from large industrialized farms. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #24

True enough randr Dec 2013 #34

Kirkland 1% snort Dec 2013 #11

So sad that "regular milk" is the one that contains a bunch of shit, glowing Dec 2013 #15

Confusing study because the author seems to equate "organic" with "grass fed" yellowcanine Dec 2013 #19

Ding! Ding! Ding! Right answer! HuckleB Dec 2013 #39

The ideal situation IMO zeemike Dec 2013 #20

Here's a site which ranks organic milk producers Sienna86 Dec 2013 #22

This confirms our avoidance of Horizon products. cyberswede Dec 2013 #27

Great information! Bookmarked. Thanks! crazylikafox Dec 2013 #33

When I lived in WA state, there was a grocery store that sold organic, raw, unhomogenized whole milk indie9197 Dec 2013 #28

If you are going to drink raw milk, at least get it directly from the farm. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #31

Excellent advice... Javaman Dec 2013 #36

I still think it should not be given to children, though. You can consent to drinking it. They yellowcanine Dec 2013 #38

If you had grown up on a farm you might feel differently - TBF Dec 2013 #41

I did grew up on a dairy farm and drank raw milk. Not the same thing as buying it somewhere else. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #45

I know plenty of kids that drink it and have had zero problems. nt Javaman Dec 2013 #42

And of course you know every kid who has drunk raw milk. How about these kids? yellowcanine Dec 2013 #46

Are you really honestly trying to imply that I know all children who drink raw milk??? Javaman Dec 2013 #54

Point is a statement like that is not meaningful in terms of risk management. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #55

oh for the love of... Javaman Dec 2013 #56

"Please go peddle your bizarre rant to someone who cares, okay?" As if you don't. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #57

wtf? Javaman Dec 2013 #58

I think that most people are aware that organic milk is the better choice. Beacool Dec 2013 #44

Unfortunately, a lot of ppl can't afford organic stuff. Dash87 Dec 2013 #50

It does not spoil as easily either liberal N proud Dec 2013 #51

We use regular skimmed milk and it often stays in the fridge for a week plus with no problem. yellowcanine Dec 2013 #53

What I have noticed about organic milk is this: MADem Dec 2013 #52