Did Someone Say {Raw Milk} Cheese?

Raw Dairy and the Swiss Dairy Farmers of the Lötschental Valley

Dr. Price and his wife first visited the Lötschental Valley in 1931. It was home to about 2,000 people and had been for several centuries. There were no doctors, dentists, policemen, or jails. Cows and goats were kept by most households, which grazed on the slopes fed by glacial waters in the summer. The fresh milk was made into cheese and butter for year-round use. Greens were grown in gardens during the summer months as well. The land produced much of the hay for the cattle and rye for the people, which was used to make sourdough whole-rye bread baked in large, stone community ovens. Meat was eaten by most households on Sunday and the bones, scraps, and organs were used to make soups during the rest of the week.

After examining the teeth of children ages seven to sixteen, Dr. Price found almost no cavities and there were no dental deformities. During this time, tuberculosis was taking many lives in Switzerland. However, not one case was reported in the valley. The people living in Lötschental Valley were protected by the primitive diet they partook in. Samples of their dairy products were sent to Dr. Price upon his return to America twice a month for one year. An analysis of the samples found high levels of minerals and vitamins, specifically fat-soluble vitamins A and D, than samples of commercial dairy products found in Europe and North America.

Real, Authentic Grass-Fed Raw Milk Cheeses at Your Fingertips

There are absolutely NO -

• byproducts
• artificial additives
• food coloring

used during the cheese-making process at Green Hills Farm. That beautiful yellow color occurs naturally. Do you know what IS in these delicious cheeses?

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Beta-carotene
• CLAs

What is CLA? Conjugated Linoleic Acid is a fatty acid found in meat and dairy. CLA is a variant of polyunsaturated, omega-6 fatty acids. There are twenty-eight different forms of CLA. The content of CLA in beef and dairy in grass-fed cows is 300-500% higher than in grain-fed cows. Consuming foods high in CLA can improve metabolic health and help lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Ready for some real, authentic cheese? I know I am! Here are a few to start off with - 

• Cheddar
• Mozzarella
• Hot Pepper Jack
• Monterey Jack
• Smoked Cheddar
• Garlic Cheddar

Read on for more about the Swiss Dairy Farmers and Annie's quick note from last week!