Sally Fallon Morell on the Benefits and Safety of Raw Milk

The Nutritional Power of Dairy

• 🥛 Raw milk is described as an elixir, with dairy foods being essential for adequate intake of calcium and phosphorus.
• 뼈 Traditional cultures consumed crushed bones as a source of calcium, a practice still seen today with bone meal available in Korean shops.

Safety and Consumption of Raw Milk

• ⚠️ Concerns about raw milk safety are addressed, stating it is a very safe food due to its antimicrobial components, even when unregulated.
• 🐄 Farmers' practices should be reviewed, and milk is tested for bacterial counts; batches with high counts are not sold.
• 💧 For those new to raw milk, it's recommended to start with a small amount at room temperature and sip slowly to allow the body to adjust.

Raw Milk Availability and Popularity

• 🗺️ The Weston A. Price Foundation's website, realmilk.com, can help locate raw milk sources by zip code, indicating it is widely available.
• 📈 The raw dairy movement has gained momentum, with influencers discussing its benefits and farmers reporting high demand, suggesting millions of raw milk drinkers in America.

Dairy and Plant-Based Diets

• 🚫 A healthy diet solely based on plants is deemed unsustainable long-term, with the potential to lead to significant illness.
• 🔍 Dr. Price's research aimed to find healthy populations eating only plant foods but was unsuccessful.