OCTOBER 23, 2023 RAW FOODS

There are some individuals who still prefer to eat raw foods. This can be risky. I recently read an article about some raw foods that should not be consumed. One of these listed is milk. The article stated this “ fresh milk does not translate to milk directly from the camel, buffalo, sheep, goat or cow. Unpasteurized milk or raw milk could contain dangerous bacteria and other germs which could make individuals really sick. It could be fatal as well. It could result in severe infections such as E. coli, listeria, and salmonella. Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that outbreaks as a result of raw milk consistently threatens the health of individuals.

I totally disagree I have had raw milk from quality farms in both Connecticut and Pennsylvania without any harmful effects I gave my children raw dairy from these farms. I used www.westonaprice.org for quality sources. The individuals who wrote this should have investigated and read “ The Untold Story of Milk” and got educated. Yes there are risks if you did not do your research I as a doctor, parent and now grandparent would never jeopardize my family nor my patients

Yes there are foods you should be careful about if eating raw. Eating raw cruciferous vegetables is healthy but if you have thyroid issues - just be careful . I always find it amazing that someone can sell raw oysters of the Long Island Expressway 495, but it is illegal to sell raw milk in the State of New York

I used to write for a magazine called Radius. It was questions that readers wrote and the magazine wanted answers The magazine was very informative. I also thought it was progressive. When someone asked about raw milk - I answered like I am writing this blog. This was the LAST time I wrote for the magazine. I was dismissed I guess the magazine wasn’t as progressive as I thought— oh well

Until tomorrow…