The Incredible Benefits of Raw Milk That’ll Change Your Life for the Better

Lately, I’ve been reminiscing a lot… and I’m feeling especially grateful and blessed. I wanted to share what brought this on. Alright, here’s a quick throwback before Harmony Homestead became my passion and life’s work. I was crazy exhausted and scary low on energy. Probably because my favorite breakfast food was cereal (and not the healthy stuff, I’m talking about fruity pebbles, cinnamon toast crunch… alllll the sugar). I might have been enjoying that way of eating at that time, but I was also struggling with anxiety, depression, and a weak immune system. Man, I was sick all the time! My poor body was so inflamed and I knew it all related back to what I was putting at the end of my fork.

One day I woke up and decided I couldn’t live like this any longer, and that’s when I grabbed my life by the horns and started the journey of healing. That healing started with nourishing myself and my family with real, whole foods.

I’ve come such a long way and I’m so grateful to be using all that I’ve learned to help others as well. #NoRegrets manifesting a homestead with my hubby Alma, when we were barely dating! I’m overwhelmed with what we’ve created this far. 

If you’re new here welcome! We’re so happy to have you! If you’ve been following along with us for a while now, please know how full our hearts are to have you and we appreciate you supporting Harmony Homestead! You are a GEM.

Since I started my health journey, I've become extremely passionate about making our food from scratch. And because of our sweet Jersey cows, we can make fresh kefir, yogurt, cheese, and butter! And sit back to drink a delicious creamy glass full of incredible health benefits. So let’s talk more about those benefits of raw milk. Ready? Here we go.

What Are the Benefits of Raw Milk?

Oh, the benefits! There’s a wide array, and I can’t wait to share all of them with you! You probably already know that raw milk is loaded with natural nutrients, but the rest of these benefits might surprise you. Liquid gold I tell ya! Let’s dive in.

Full of Healthy Enzymes

In earlier days, pretty much everyone ate a raw and whole foods diet. Because of this, they were able to get all the enzymes their bodies needed. Today, almost all of our food is heavily processed. So it’s way harder. It leaves you depleted and without live enzymes. Yes, enzymes are alive! They speed up your metabolism, nourish your gut, and keep you balanced. 

Brimming With Vitamins & Minerals

Don’t let store-bought milk fool you. Store-bought milk is typically pasteurized. And since it’s pasteurized, it’s basically heated to a certain temp that kills everything. So synthetic vitamins and minerals are added. And your body doesn’t know how to respond to those phony products. That’s why raw milk is so beneficial. Nature’s got your back. Our cows got your back! And guess what? They’re happy cows! And happy cows deliver the most high-quality raw milk out there. These natural vitamins and minerals are essential for your body to function properly. 

Saturated With Healthy Fats & Omegas

Healthy fats and omegas are crucial for your overall health. The world often preaches and raves about things that are simply not true. Fat-free is one of those myths. For example, at one point the world said fat-free products are the better option. Better for your heart. That was a get-duped scam and still is. Your body needs to be strengthened and fed nutritious foods (including fats) to prosper. Aka — raw milk — because it’s a superfood!

Body Strengthening Protein & Amino Acids

Did you know amino acids help build protein? And your body requires 20 different amino acids to function properly? There are nine amino acids that your body can’t create by itself though. So — you have to eat certain foods to get all of them. Here’s the kicker… raw milk (liquid gold) provides all 20 different amino acids. Awesome, right? 

Raw Milk Supports Your Immune System

Nutrition is key for building a resilient immune system. Raw milk plays a very important part in building and strengthening both the innate and adaptive immune systems. Studies performed in Europe have shown that children who drink raw milk have decreased rates of asthma, allergies, eczema, ear infections, fever, and respiratory infections. These benefits are likely related to the active immune factors, biodiversity, prebiotics, intact protective proteins, and other elements found in raw milk. Not only does raw milk provide you with all these nutrients but it also acts as a probiotic. Especially when you ferment your raw milk and turn it into kefir and yogurt. Your body needs good bacteria to keep your gut in line — and raw milk is truly the secret ingredient!

Random Bonus Benefits of Raw Milk

Did you know that our cows are grass-fed? A lot of dairy farmers feed their cows grain but we decided to ditch the grain and stick with grass. Why? Well, that’s another blog for another day. But a long explanation made short… grains are full of GMOs and chemicals. Everything the cow eats, you’ll get traces of in their milk. Grass is natural, and gives the cows all the nutrition they need to produce healthy milk. Grass-fed cow's raw milk actually has more beneficial antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin E, which play a huge part in building your immune system. It releases oxidative stress and it can help reduce inflammation. Those are just a few examples. The list goes on and on! 

In one of the greatest historical books on this earth — the Bible — milk is mentioned quite a few times. In fact, in Exodus, it talks about “a land flowing with milk and honey.” Back then, pasteurized milk was not a thing. Notta! So I imagine this scripture referring to a land flowing with raw milk (don’t you?) It’s safe to say that milk is straight from heaven and a gift that’s ready to help strengthen and nourish your body. 

And here’s a cherry on top —  raw milk is also amazing for your skin! All that TLC you’re giving yourself on the inside (by drinking raw milk) is bound to show on the outside as well. Raw milk promotes collagen production. And it can also help keep you moisturized topically as well!  

The Benefits of Raw Milk Can Help You Thrive

I hope you can see from this blog, that raw milk has so many incredible benefits for you and your family’s health. How fabulous is it that raw milk provides ALL of this? Crazy right! And it’s crazy to not take advantage of something so pure and full of goodness. 

Remember — food is medicine. Raw milk is medicine! If you’re comfortable sharing with me, I’d love to hear your story and the benefits raw milk has brought into your life. If you’ve never tried raw milk and have questions, ask away! I’m always rooting for your health and happiness!

xoxo, Tasha