Proverbs 27:27 There will be enough goats’ milk for your food, for the food of your household and maintenance for your girls. 

When it comes to raw milk vs pasteurized milk, think life vs death. Raw milk contains every nutrient we need, in a form the human body can actually use. It contains calcium, folate, vitamins A, B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folate), B12, C, D, iron, minerals.

Pasteurized milk has been heated, destroying much of the nutrition. In this state, pasteurized milk becomes an inflammatory substance. Do you remember the ads that said, "Got Milk?" You don't see those commercials anymore. But, why? It's because they discovered that pasteurized milk makes bones brittle! 

The old-fashion method of pasteurization heated the milk to 170 degrees. With this method, vitamin A and other vitamins are degraded, important proteins and enzymes are denatured, and immunoglobulins (aka antibodies) are destroyed. These days, milk is ultrapasteurized, heating it to 230 degrees. How can anything good remain?

When looking for raw milk to buy, be sure to ask if it contains the A2 beta-casein protein (A2/A2). This protein is the same primary protein found in human mother's milk, making it easier to absorb.

One more thing to note about raw milk...it's illegal. Yep, it's illegal to sell raw milk for human consumption. When you find a farmer that sells it, it will have a label that says it's for animals only. Don't let that deter you. 

When you buy from farmers with a milk-producing business, that milk is much more likely to be safe. In many states, the U.S. Department of Agriculture or a similar goverment agency, inspects the farms to ensure safety and compliance.