Have you ever wondered about why our milk looks or tastes different, or why you have to shake it? Or why you might be able to enjoy our dairy products but not others? We get a lot of questions about these topics - so the next few posts will answer them! Coming up first:
Why doesn’t your milk look like milk from the grocery store? Our milk’s beautiful yellow pigment is beta carotene from our cows’ 100% grass diet, which means extra nutrition for you! But that’s just the beginning! Our grassfed milk is also higher in fat & protein than typical grocery store milk, and we leave all of that nutrition in the milk, exactly as it came from the cow. You might have heard that grassfed is better for you, but do you really understand why? Fat & protein are macronutrients, which are important for a healthy diet, but exciting new research is pinpointing just how much impact the micronutrients (vitamins & minerals) and phytonutrients in our foods have on our health. Phytonutrients are compounds that have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on animals & humans, which means they are important for preventing & managing many chronic diseases. Grassfed dairy has (on average) 150% more total phytonutrients than conventionally produced milk. Phenolic compounds with positive impacts on heart health, diabetes, and cancer are found to be more than 250% higher in grassfed dairy. Omega 3 fatty acids, the “good” fatty acids, are 118% higher, and the ratio of Omega 6: Omega 3 fatty acids is 133% lower when cows consume a grass diet, like ours do. Other specific fatty acids tied to brain and heart health increase by 50-85%. And CLA, which is related to lower cancer & obesity rates, increases by 127%. These are some staggering numbers, for sure. Then there’s the taste - we love when you tell us our milk, and the yogurt, cheese & gelato we make from it, tastes amazing! We love that our farm work translates into products that let you live a healthier & happier life. Better health and extraordinary flavor - what’s not to love?
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AuthorI'm half of the Crosswinds farmer duo bringing you farm fresh cheeses, beef, and pork from the heart of the Finger Lakes! Stay tuned for our daily adventures growing a family & a farm, and food for your table. We welcome your questions & comments, but please keep them respectful! For the latest updates, please follow Crosswinds Farm & Creamery on Facebook or Instagram! Archives
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