Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Article on Sugar
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/08/stop-eating-so-much-sugar-says-american-heart-assn.html
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Interesting Article
I know I am a little behind in my blogging. With the new baby coming, I've slowed down a little. It just takes longer to accomplish every day tasks. Plus, we're getting ready for our family vacation. Please forgive the delay. However, I did come across an interesting article. If you're on Facebook, become a fan of Sustainable Table and get many more interesting nutritional articles such as this one.
http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2009/08/25/froot-loops-is-not-a-smart-choice-inside-the-label/
http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2009/08/25/froot-loops-is-not-a-smart-choice-inside-the-label/
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Ultra Pasteurized Milk
If you look at a lot of cream containers, as well as many organic milk cartons (i.e. Horizon) you will notice the term "ultra-pasteurized." What does that mean?
Ultra pasteurized milk products are heated to such a high temperature that they are sterilized. That means 280 degrees or above for at least 2 seconds. These dairy products can be shipped unrefrigerated, which saves dairy producers loads of money. They can also sit on a shelf for months without spoiling. Have you noticed the Horizon snack sized boxes of milk? Now, I am not trying to speak ill of the Horizon company. It's just that they are a very prominent company when it comes to organic milk. Many normal looking gallons of milk are also ultra-pasteurized. Look for a small U in a circle on the label. UPM also tastes different.
Milk is not a local product anymore, so it must be shipped many miles from its original source. UPM affects the immune system. Linda Forristal states, "Since UPM...will not adequately support microbial life, it is unlikely that is will adequately support human life." UPM is completely STERILE. There is no bacteria in it at all, not even the good kind. You can't make cheese or yogurt with UPM.
Pasteurization itself is not all that beneficial to milk. I am not completely sold on raw milk yet, but I am still researching. There is a farm close to our house that pasteurizes milk only to 120 degrees. It kills only the bad bacteria. The FDA is very strict on the sale of milk that is not pasteurized. It is even illegal in many states to purchase raw milk for human consumption. However, there are usually ways around that.
Pasteurization affects the nutrient content of milk. Sixty-six percent of vitamins A,D, and E are lost, as well as 50 percent of vitamin C. Vitmains B6 and B12 are completely destroyed. Pasteurization also kills all beneficial enzymes, antibodies, and hormones in milk. Calcium is more difficult to absorb. All phosphates are removed. These are essential for absorbing calcium. Natural enzymes are also prohibited from being digested.
What do you do? Well, until I have come to a conclusion on this issue, I do my best to buy organic milk that is not ultra-pasteurized. You do have to read the labels carefully. I also highly recommend nursing your infant as long as possible. Human milk is best for humans, obviously. Read and research yourself. Come to your own conclusion.
Check out W.C. Douglass's The Milk Book. I've only been able to see portions, but do look forward to reading it in the future. Also, Nourshing Traditions provides a lot of insight on this topic as well.
www.westonaprice.org
Ultra pasteurized milk products are heated to such a high temperature that they are sterilized. That means 280 degrees or above for at least 2 seconds. These dairy products can be shipped unrefrigerated, which saves dairy producers loads of money. They can also sit on a shelf for months without spoiling. Have you noticed the Horizon snack sized boxes of milk? Now, I am not trying to speak ill of the Horizon company. It's just that they are a very prominent company when it comes to organic milk. Many normal looking gallons of milk are also ultra-pasteurized. Look for a small U in a circle on the label. UPM also tastes different.
Milk is not a local product anymore, so it must be shipped many miles from its original source. UPM affects the immune system. Linda Forristal states, "Since UPM...will not adequately support microbial life, it is unlikely that is will adequately support human life." UPM is completely STERILE. There is no bacteria in it at all, not even the good kind. You can't make cheese or yogurt with UPM.
Pasteurization itself is not all that beneficial to milk. I am not completely sold on raw milk yet, but I am still researching. There is a farm close to our house that pasteurizes milk only to 120 degrees. It kills only the bad bacteria. The FDA is very strict on the sale of milk that is not pasteurized. It is even illegal in many states to purchase raw milk for human consumption. However, there are usually ways around that.
Pasteurization affects the nutrient content of milk. Sixty-six percent of vitamins A,D, and E are lost, as well as 50 percent of vitamin C. Vitmains B6 and B12 are completely destroyed. Pasteurization also kills all beneficial enzymes, antibodies, and hormones in milk. Calcium is more difficult to absorb. All phosphates are removed. These are essential for absorbing calcium. Natural enzymes are also prohibited from being digested.
What do you do? Well, until I have come to a conclusion on this issue, I do my best to buy organic milk that is not ultra-pasteurized. You do have to read the labels carefully. I also highly recommend nursing your infant as long as possible. Human milk is best for humans, obviously. Read and research yourself. Come to your own conclusion.
Check out W.C. Douglass's The Milk Book. I've only been able to see portions, but do look forward to reading it in the future. Also, Nourshing Traditions provides a lot of insight on this topic as well.
www.westonaprice.org
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