Benefits of Raw Dairy

Raw Dairy is Delicious and Loaded with Easy to Digest Nutrients

We love to learn about food and nutrition, and raw milk is one of the things we became curious about along the way. When we tasted and learned about raw milk, we couldn't believe how AMAZING it tasted and how much we personally enjoyed it! People have been drinking raw milk for a very long time, back before commercialized "feedlots." When farming turned into CAFO's (confined animal feeding operations), animals were confined and fed unnatural feed, GMO grain and soy. Milk from those operations is then heated, which is what pasteurizing refers to, and pasteurizing changes the natural enzymes and can lessen some of the nutrients. Raw milk from pasture raised grass fed animals is naturally loaded with vitamins and enzymes, which is part of why we choose it and find it easy to enjoy. We only buy raw milk from 100% pasture raised animals (cows, goats, sheep) from a farm that is reputable and has a clean milking operation, so we can feel secure that there are no contaminants in the raw milk. We buy our raw dairy from Sprouts Market.

Hi, we're Sheri and Gina, the dynamic duo behind Yonder. As passionate health enthusiasts, we are dedicated to promoting natural wellness rooted in our faith. We believe that our bodies are beautifully designed by God, and by nurturing them with the best nature has to offer, we can honor His creation. We created Yonder to provide top-quality collagen products that support vibrant, youthful living. Our mission is to help others achieve radiant health from the inside out.

All the nutrients are in the grass that the cows eat, which is why pasture raised is the only way we go. Some farms call themselves "organic" or "free-range," which by definition means they need to have access to an outdoor area but can still be kept most of the time in crowded sheds crammed in their own manure. What we look for is 100% pasture raised, grass fed and grass finished animals, no hormones or antibiotics, and land that is pesticide free. We believe God made the perfect nutrients for our bodies and cells. Going back to the purest form of our God given foods is a personal choice we feel good about.

RAW DAIRY VS. PASTEURIZED DAIRY

• 100% grass fed animal's raw milk has a yellow color to it, that is from eating grass loaded with nutrients. Pasteurized milk is white, stripped of many of their natural nutrients.
• Raw milk contains antibodies, enzymes, vitamin A, C, E, Iron, Zinc, B-Complex and Calcium. Pasteurized milk has 25 to 70% less vitamin A, C, E, Iron, Zinc, B-Complex, Calcium, and its antibodies and enzymes are changed by heat.
• Pasteurized milk alters the nutrients in milk. The natural digestive enzymes raw milk has are changed in pasteurized milk.
• Many people find raw milk easier to enjoy. A survey conducted by the Weston A. Price Foundation found that of 700 families interviewed, about 80 percent of those who described lactose sensitivity felt better when they switched to raw milk. A project of the Weston A. Price Foundation ran a campaign for real milk "raw", and it has a lot of good information you can read.
• Raw milk is also rich in short chain fatty acids, omega-3s, CLA, essential minerals and electrolytes, Calcium, Magnesium, pure whey protein and Potassium, a lot of which are also lost during pasteurization.
• 100% grass fed animals eat the nutrient rich grass, and it contains higher levels of fat soluble vitamins than milk that comes from CAFO's (confined animal feeding operations). The fat soluble vitamins A, D and K2 are ones many people want more of.

SOME OF THE THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT RAW DAIRY

• Many people find it easy to digest
• Nutrient rich, with naturally occurring enzymes
• Tastes amazing
• A good source of protein
• Has natural probiotics, and when used to make kefir it is loaded with probiotics

WHERE TO BUY RAW DAIRY

• Where we live, we buy it at Sprouts Market. Whole Foods does not carry raw milk, at least not near us. Some of the health food markets near you might carry it.
• Your local pasture raised farm might also provide raw milk.
• Here is a handy raw milk finder website that shows where to find raw milk all over the USA and throughout Europe.

There are SOOOO MANY things to love about raw milk and so much great information out there. We could write a book about it. What we wrote in this post is just the tip of the iceberg. Here is a thorough article on raw milk from the Campaign for Real Milk's health benefits of raw milk from grass fed animals.

When the CAFO's moved in, all the farmers had to jump on board to survive or close down, and many did not even realize how that movement would change our food. Today, more and more people are becoming educated and aware of the importance of keeping the pure form of our food. That is why we have become more aware and are learning how to make changes in our own kitchen. We love the nutrients in raw milk from grass fed animals, and we love using the bones from these animals to make nutritious bone broth. Learn how to make bone broth from our chicken feet bone broth recipe or our beef bone broth recipe.

Farms such as White Oaks Pastures in Georgia are a perfect example of a farm that jumped on the CAFO bandwagon but then realized what it was doing and converted back to pure pasture raised, grass fed, no hormones, antibiotics or pesticides on the land, for the good of all. Small and larger pasture raised farms are popping up, growing, and now starting to thrive to meet the demands of educated people looking for proper nutrition. It is a beautiful thing!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is raw milk?

Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized (heated), so it keeps its naturally occurring enzymes, antibodies, and vitamins. The post notes that pasteurizing changes those natural enzymes and can lower some nutrients, which is why the founders became curious about the raw version.

Is raw milk safe to drink?

Whether to drink raw milk is a personal choice, and this article shares the founders' experience rather than making a safety claim. They only buy raw milk from 100 percent pasture raised animals from a reputable farm with a clean milking operation, and they encourage readers to look into reputable sources and decide for themselves.

What are the benefits people look for in raw dairy?

Fans of raw dairy point to naturally occurring enzymes, probiotics, and nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E plus calcium, and many people say they find it easy to enjoy and digest. For an additional daily source of amino acids, Yonder grass-fed collagen peptides (10 to 20g of collagen per one to two scoops) support skin, hair, nails, joint, bone, and gut health as part of a daily routine.

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We're Sheri and Gina, the founders of Yonder, a clean collagen company born from our childhood friendship and shared health journeys. Through our faith and dedication to natural wellness, we discovered clean nutritional ingredients we love, including pure collagen peptides. Now, we want to share this with you. Trust in our firsthand experience and join us on the path to wellness with Yonder, pure, clean, and potent. To learn more about our story and mission, visit our 'Our Story' page.

Our collagen comes in flavorless, chocolate and creamy vanilla. These are amazing added into our mushroom coffee along with raw heavy cream or raw milk!