Milk

Milk

Milk can do a body good. But there's a few things to know before you buy.

First, choose organic milk that is free of hormones, antibiotics and pesticides. Next, opt for raw milk that has not been pasteurized. You can order raw milk online or contact your local Weston A. Price Foundation.

If cow's milk causes digestive upset, goat milk, kefir or buttermilk may be a option.

Rich in protein, milk is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D and riboflavin. Milk also contains tryptophan and lactose.

HEALING TIP: As with all dairy products, choose organic milk (preferably from grass-fed cows) that is rBGH-free.

Glycemic Index=27 (whole milk), 32 (skim milk)
Glycemic Load=3 (whole milk), 5 (skim milk)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Calcium, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Phosphorous
*Good Source of: Protein, Vitamin B12, Selenium
*Preferences: Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Refrigerate milk promptly and keep dairy products at their freshest by keeping at or below 45°F.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) MILK,WHL,3.25% MILKFAT

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.62

Calories: 146

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.9 g	*
Saturated Fat	4.6 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	2 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.48 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	183 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	24.4 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	11 g	*
Sugars	12.8 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	7.9 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	248.9 IU	5%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	97.6 IU	24%
Vitamin E	0.15 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	1.1 mcg	18%
Vitamin K	0.49 mg	1%
Folate	12.2 mcg	3%
Niacin	0.26 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.45 mg	26%
Thiamin	0.11 mg	7%
MINERALS
Calcium	275.7 mg	28%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.07 mg	0%
Magnesium	24.4 mg	6%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorous	222 mg	22%
Potassium	348.9 mg	10%
Selenium	9 mcg	13%
Sodium	97.6 mg	4%
Zinc	0.98 mg	7%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	12.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).