Keep it Real by Keeping it Raw (Milk that is!)
[quote]swivel wrote:
Dirty_Bulk wrote:
swivel wrote:
Dirty_Bulk wrote:
$6/gal? I think there’s something in my eye…
what’s wrong with $6/gal ?
Wrong? Nothing’s wrong, that’s a great price for raw milk! I was expressing my appreciation for the beauty of it!
oh like a tear in your eye, got it. i know people who tug on the corner of their eye as if to say “my eye” which means they think you’re full of shit.
it’s crazy how much wholefoods charges for the stuff…i guess i can understand it being more expensive as it has special handing and shipping requirements but 9 bucks for a half gallon is just nuts.
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Really? They charge that much? That is pretty high. You can get it for $10/gallon from organicpastures.com. Although the shipping will make it more. Try to find it locally and its not that bad in price at all.
Depending where you live, you can get it from like a local farmer’s market or maybe even from a local farm.
I currently get mines for $7.50/gallon. Go to that realmilk.com website and find a local soruce if you can. Tat’s what I did and I live in a fairly big city.
Oh and if any of you wanted to know all about the wonders and benefits of Kefir (A food I highly suggest you learn more about, it will do wonders for your gut health and overall longevity - consider it a staple for your diet for the probiotics factor alone… then read on for more…)
Why You Should Drink Kefir
Kefir, which means 'feel good" in Turkish, is an ancient cultured, enzyme-rich food filled with friendly micro-organisms that help balance your “inner ecosystem” to maintain optimal health and strengthen immunity.
Kefir’s tart and refreshing flavor is similar to a drinking-style yogurt, and it contains beneficial yeast as well as the friendly ‘probiotic’ bacteria found in yogurt. When used regularly, the naturally occurring bacteria and yeast in Kefir combine symbiotically to help balance your intestinal flora and boost your immunity.
Among its many beneficial powers, Kefir:
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Provides supplemental nourishment for pregnant and nursing women*
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Contributes to your healthy immune system
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Promotes a relaxing effect on the nervous system and benefit many who seek a restful night's sleep
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Helps support your normal intestinal tract function, promote bowel movements and your healthy digestive system -- and is beneficial after the use of antibiotics to restore balance to the digestive tract
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Curbs unhealthy food cravings by making your body more nourished and balanced
Kefir’s Superior Therapeutic Nutrition
The exceptional nutritional content of Kefir offers a wealth of healthy benefits to people in every type of condition. More than just beneficial bacteria, Kefir contains minerals and essential amino acids that help your body with its natural healing powers and maintenance functions.
The complete proteins in Kefir are partially digested and therefore more easily utilized by the body.
Tryptophan, one of the essential amino acids abundant in Kefir, is well-known for its relaxing effect on the nervous system. Because it also offers loads of calcium and magnesium – both of which are critical for a healthy nervous system – Kefir in the diet can have a particularly calming effect on the nerves.
Rich in vitamin B12, B1, and vitamin K, Kefir is an excellent source of biotin, a B vitamin which aids the body’s absorption of other B vitamins, such as folic acid, pantothenic acid, and B12.
The many advantages of maintaining adequate B vitamin intake range from regulation of the normal function of the kidneys, liver and nervous system to helping promote healthy looking skin, boosting energy and promoting longevity. Kefir’s ample supply of phosphorus – the second most abundant mineral in our bodies – helps utilize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for cell growth, maintenance and energy.
aww, lactose intolerant and a fat ass… milk is out 
You might try giving kefir a try then petermus
sorrry if i didnt read 5 pages but this interested me
[quote]Milk is one of the foods that is the most allergenic or to which the most peoples are intolerant too. Eating (or drinking in that case) a food to which you have even a mild allergy or intolerance will put a stress on your body thus will lead to cortisol increases.
So what I’m saying is that if you are even slightly intolerant or allergic to milk, then don’t drink it.
It also causes a pretty important spike in insulin. So if you are trying to lose a lot of fat (especially if you are on a low-carbs diet) milk should be avoided.[/quote]
i personally am milk intolerant… lactose anyway. i get milk with 70% less lactose. it still upsets me but far less than normal milk. why do i get it anyway? i love milk, it tastes great, its also something you can drink so its easy to get in and it makes your bones better. i get around 3 litres of it per day. so around 800mls have lactose.
im on a bulk right now. im certain that i shouldnt drink milk during a cut (i didnt know that while i was cutting darn it). but should i drink it in my case? you said it increases cortisol in me specifically and i wikipedia it and it said it counteracts insulin? but then you said in normal people it increases insulin?
so what should i be doing to bulk?
[quote]lordstorm88 wrote:
sorrry if i didnt read 5 pages but this interested me
Milk is one of the foods that is the most allergenic or to which the most peoples are intolerant too. Eating (or drinking in that case) a food to which you have even a mild allergy or intolerance will put a stress on your body thus will lead to cortisol increases.
So what I’m saying is that if you are even slightly intolerant or allergic to milk, then don’t drink it.
It also causes a pretty important spike in insulin. So if you are trying to lose a lot of fat (especially if you are on a low-carbs diet) milk should be avoided.
i personally am milk intolerant… lactose anyway. i get milk with 70% less lactose. it still upsets me but far less than normal milk. why do i get it anyway? i love milk, it tastes great, its also something you can drink so its easy to get in and it makes your bones better. i get around 3 litres of it per day. so around 800mls have lactose.
im on a bulk right now. im certain that i shouldnt drink milk during a cut (i didnt know that while i was cutting darn it). but should i drink it in my case? you said it increases cortisol in me specifically and i wikipedia it and it said it counteracts insulin? but then you said in normal people it increases insulin?
so what should i be doing to bulk?[/quote]
While that quote you ascertain from above is probably 100% on the mark in regards to pastuerized milk… I have a sneaking supspicion that argument falls flat when it comes to “RAW MILK” from pasture-fed cows. Ya know the good stuff full of all its naturally inherent goodness just like nature intended? In fact if you want something that is EXTREMELY beneficial for you and already pre-digested and what I consider bullet-proofing your GI health, get yourself some kefir cultures + raw milk and make some kefir. Your body will thank you:)
[quote]lordstorm88 wrote:
i personally am milk intolerant… lactose anyway. i get milk with 70% less lactose. it still upsets me but far less than normal milk. why do i get it anyway? i love milk, it tastes great, its also something you can drink so its easy to get in and it makes your bones better. i get around 3 litres of it per day. so around 800mls have lactose.
im on a bulk right now. im certain that i shouldnt drink milk during a cut (i didnt know that while i was cutting darn it). but should i drink it in my case? you said it increases cortisol in me specifically and i wikipedia it and it said it counteracts insulin? but then you said in normal people it increases insulin?
so what should i be doing to bulk?[/quote]
You should read the whole thread. My suggestion is if you can, get your hands on some raw un-pasteurized grassfed cow’s milk or goat’s milk. You should be fine on it.
I also don’t tolerate milk well, but when I tried the raw milk, I had no problems whatsoever. Good stuff.
great i read it, went to the webpage too. and of course, greece wasnt even listen there.
btw are you greek?