Comments on: Does organic milk REALLY matter?

By: Alexander

Alexander — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:48:57 +0000

Shouldn’t we just cut out dairy in are whole diet no matter if its non-organic or organic? I know I feel much better when dairy is not in my diet and before I consumed only dairy products. I’d have to admit it was hard to cut it out of my diet but I did.
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By: Simple Changes « Envision Green

Simple Changes « Envision Green — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:47:34 +0000

[...] example, I recently switched from “regular” milk to organic milk. I eat cereal every day and have a glass of milk at dinner. Not only do I get the benefit of not [...]

By: Doreen

Doreen — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:37:19 +0000

You’re very welcome!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:12:05 +0000

Yes it does… thank you!

By: Doreen

Doreen — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:20:08 +0000

Melissa – yes, that’s correct! The hormones, steroids, antibiotics, etc that are administered to NON-organic cows gets transferred to the milk. It’s the same reason a breast-feeding mom has to watch what she eats, steers clear of some medications, etc. because all of that gets transferred to the breast milk. Organic cows, in order to be certified organic, can NOT be injected with any of those horrible things! Organic Valley is available in supermarkets. Check their site http://www.organicvalley.coop/ you can find out where to buy their products by entering your zip code at the top. Or just check out your local grocery store in the dairy or organics section and jot down the names of the organic milk choices and then check them out on that study I mentioned above. I’m sure you’ll find a product you’ll be happy with! Does that help?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:04:39 +0000

Thank you! No, it is not organic. So, basically, the milk is still getting the hormones from the cows, correct? And in organic milk, there are no horomones at all? Just trying to understand this better.
Can you get Organic Valley in a supermarket or is it basically sold in health food stores?

By: Doreen

Doreen — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:56:04 +0000

Melissa – my best recommendation would be to go to this more recent post: http://www.momgoesgreen.com/how-does-your-organic-milk-%E2%80%9Crate%E2%80%9D/
In this post there are links to a study by the Cornucopia Institute. They looked at all organic milk to determine which was the best. My brand, Organic Valley, scored well. This should help you find a trustworthy brand. Also, is the milk you are buying organic and from organic dairy cows? Somehow, it seems there is a loophole on the way your current brand is able to promote their product. I think, by checking out this study, you may find a brand that will give you more peace of mind! Let me know if this helps~!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:56:19 +0000

I buy milk that states it is hormone and antibotic free. when I called the company they say they do not give any synthetic hormones. But, the milk will have the hormones from the cow. My daughter how is 7 has been drinking this milk since was a toddler. I am not concerned because her dr thinks she may developing sooner than other girls because she is showing signs of puberty. Well, just one sign. So is this milk safe to drink?

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