WHY ORGANIC MILK?

GREEN TIPS

*Organic milk is healthier than conventional milk.
More Omega3 – Organic milk has 68% more Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega3 is an essential fatty acid which is required for healthy growth and its deficiency has been the reason of various health problems recently. Regular intake of Omega3 keeps you away from various diseases and helps you in reducing incidences of heart disease, inflammations (in skin diseases such as eczema), cancer, arthritis, etc.

More Vitamins - Research conducted by the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences and the University of Newcastle has shown that organic milk has higher concentration of vitamins such as Vitamin A and Vitamin E than conventional milk. Since organic cows graze on fresh grass and clover, the milk they produce has about 50% higher Vitamin E and 75% higher beta carotene.


More CLA - Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) increases metabolic rate, immunity to diseases and muscle growth. It also reduces abdominal fat, cholesterol, and allergic reactions. It is worth noting that human body cannot produce this substance and most of our CLA intake happens through the milk and milk products that we consume. Cows that are grazed on pastures produce 500% more CLA in their milk than cows that are fed fodder. This definitely calls for preference to organic milk over non-organic milk. Recent animal studies have shown that CLA is beneficial in cancer treatment and this has further increased people's interest in organic milk.

*More Antioxidants - Organic milk has two to three times higher concentration of antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin than non-organic milk. Lutein is extremely important for eye health and is effective in preventing numerous eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataract. Zeaxanthin is also important for good eye health. It protects the eye from UV damage and free radicals. It is very helpful in preventing cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

*Organic milk is pesticide free

The issue of decreasing pesticide exposure in children continues to be an important reason for buying organic foods. Because of their fast-growing speedy metabolisms and less varied diets, infants and children are much more vulnerable to health and developmental damage from pesticides. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published the 2nd Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals in 2003 detailing exposure data on 116 chemicals. This report documents that children had about two times the amount of several organophosphate pesticides in their body than that of adults. Even at the same levels as adults, children are more likely to be harmed by organophosphate pesticides. The 2003 report found that an average 6 to 11-year-old child is exposed to the organic pesticide chlorpyrifos at doses that are four times the amount the US Environmental Protection Agency considers "acceptable" for long-term exposure. The Pesticide Action Network of North America (PANNA) calls this Chemical Trespass.

*Organic milk is better for the environment and promotes sustainable agriculture
Excellent animal husbandry must be practiced with organic cattle. Animals have open pasture, plenty of walking area, fresh air, clean bedding, and humane milking and feeding conditions. Farmers are expected to develop nutrition and living condition management practices that sustain healthy animals and help prevent sickness. Crop rotation is integral to organic cropland management. The organic farmer must be a good environmental steward by preventing waste runoff. Organic farming is family farming; an ideal at its best.
*Organic Milk tastes better
Sources: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/09/organic_milk_re.php
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-animal-products/organic-milk/health-benefits-of-organic-milk.html
http://www.clo-the-cow.com/
http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/