contribute to heart disease. Happily the last
few years have brought a correction in the
view of saturated fat, a reaction to the
juggernaut of mass production, and a
resurgent interest in full-flavored dairy
products crafted on a small scale from
traditional breeds that graze seasonally on
green pastures.
Milk and Health
Milk has long been synonymous with
wholesome, fundamental nutrition, and for
good reason: unlike most of our foods, it is
actually designed to be a food. As the sole
sustaining food of the calf at the beginning of
its life, it’s a rich source of many essential
body-building nutrients, particularly protein,
sugars and fat, vitamin A, the B vitamins, and
calcium.
Food Words: Milk and Dairy