hunt hard for it, as selling raw milk is illegal
in many states.
As for us, we can’t justify working that
hard for something that’s still not optimally
healthy.
What about fermented dairy?Fermented dairy (such as yogurt or kefir)
does have some advantages over regular milk.
Since the bacteria in these foods have broken
down a significant amount of the lactose and
dairy proteins, people generally have greater
tolerance for it.
The most commonly cited benefit of
fermented dairy is its health-promoting
bacteria, which help to maintain the balance
of gut bacteria. You’ve probably heard of
Lactobacillus acidophilus, one species famous
for its beneficial properties, but there are
dozens of other “friendlies.” (These are some
of the bacteria “allies” we referred to in the