Organic Milk Vs Organic Food

The articles “Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?”, by the Mayo Clinic Staff and “Is organic better for your health? A look at milk, meat, eggs, produce and fish”, by Tamer Haspel, delve into whether or not the products produced by organic farming are more nutritious and or safer than those produced by conventional farming.

When considering differences between organic and conventional foods often the first thing people comment on is the nutritional value. Organic foods have grown in popularity due to the perception that they are better nutritionally. Barbara Hey (2009), health reporter and author of the article, “A Different Health Debate: Conventional versus Organic Food” and Smith-Spangier, Crystal, et al. (2012), emphasize that the benefits of organic foods and farming are important to society. That organic food can help protect what’s most valuable to people, their health. They suggest that eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants is a good investment in preventative care. Jeff Gillman (2008) agrees and states, “ …preventing disease is much more cost effective than treating disease. Organic foods can play a vital role in keeping people healthy” (139).

You may find yourself wondering from time to time about why we humans drink cow’s milk, a liquid from a species that we've ended up loving so much that we’ve domesticated it and turned into a profitable industry, but, just because you like something, doesn’t mean it’s always good for you and considering more and more families are using cow milk instead of breast milk to feed their infants, we should be more aware of the benefits and possible drawbacks it has. Should we ditch cows milk entirely and pick up the humans milk to replace it, or are we going to be just fine?

When we think or the term ‘organic’ in reference to produce we think of food grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers. We also think of animals that produce meat and dairy products that don’t take growth hormones, antibiotics, or corn but rather fed their natural food like forage/grass in the case of ruminants. Upon Michael Pollan’s trip to Whole Foods, a well-known supermarket known for its organic products, he stumbles upon the labels of milk and compares each brand to one another. The common denominator between all the labels is that all of the companies falsely advertise their products and drown their labels with words such as “certified organic,” humanely raised,” or “free range.” Big organic companies

Monsanto's GMO seeds and the deadly chemicals that are sprayed on them is something I have spent a lot of time writing about, so I figured it was time to actually explain the difference between GMO seeds and organic seeds. In hindsight, this should have probably been written before the Monsanto series, however, it is never too late to discuss the half-truths, misinformation and outright lies coming mainly the Biotech industry. A growing number of people have already awakened to the truths about GMO's, yet, many still believe the propaganda coming from the industry and their spokesmen such as Dr. Oz ,who used to say he would never allow GMO foods on his dinner table. He has since changed his tone and is trying to convince everyone that organic

The USDA has roles not only to promote and regulate the food industry, but to encourage American’s health thorough dietary policy. At times, these multiple roles of the USDA can conflict, which is seen by the its support of the milk and dairy industry for consumption by all Americans, in spite of its ill health effects on many Americans who cannot digest milk properly (Bock, 2015, lecture 6). In the US, milk and dairy products are generally seen as a food staple, and those who have “lactase persistent”, or produce the enzyme to digest milk sugar, can use it for a good source of nutrients such as calcium and Vitamin D. According to the USDA and the US Department of Health and Human Services “Dietary Guidelines for Americans: 2010” regarding dairy consumption, the “recommended amounts are 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products for adults.” (USDA & USDHHS, 2010). The consumption of milk is portrayed as a norm for a healthy American diet and the many Americans that lack the enzyme to digest milk properly, or “lactase impersistent”, are seemly regarded as abnormal. To which can be asked, “But what about the 30 to 50 million Americans who are lactase impersistent?” (Wiley & Allen, 2013, pg. 109) Those Americans will suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms, possibly causing negative health effects if they drink milk, which is championed by the USDA. There seems to be an apparent disconnect between the policy of the USDA to encourage a healthy diet for all Americans, and it’s downplay of the negative health effects of dairy consumption to those millions of Americans that are lactase impersistent. (Bock, 2015, lecture 6) The government has a major influence on Americans diet, as the consumption of milk and dairy continues to be ubiquitous and widely consumed, possibly even by those who may suffer ill health

Milk is a phenomenal source of protein and is made of about 87% water, so it is essential in any diet (milkfacts.com). The energy milk has, comes from what is in it: carbohydrates, proteins, and even the fat content, however, milk is a healthy fat. Calories are a very important source of energy, and milk provides a great boost of energy. It is proven that different milk grades are better for different circumstances, and it is important to know which is the best for one’s

It is clear to me that naturally grown organic products are better for consumption, rather than processed food, due to the fact there are no harsh chemicals added which is what ultimately causes health problems. Plant-based products have a powerful effect on the human body and I am fascinated with not only the healing effects, but also the reversing effects of cancer and many other illnesses. I highly recommend those who are suffering from illness to consider switching to a plant-based diet to help their body cure itself. For example, according to the PETA website the World Health Organization (WHO), they explain, “More than 40 percent of all cancer cases are preventable, and the American Cancer Society reports that one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States can be attributed to unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity. Both organizations advise people to eat plant-based foods to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Vegan foods- especially fiber-packed grains and beans and phytochemical-packed fruits and vegetables- can help ward off cancer. Research suggests that’s people who eat vegan foods are between 25-50 percent less likely to get the disease” (1). In other words, everyone has control over their health, the type of food that is consumed plays a huge role in a person’s health. Changing our diet to plant-based foods can help prevent illnesses such as cancer ultimately saving many people’s lives. Altering our eating habits is defiantly a whole lot

Breast milk has higher nutrient density in the most natural way, it gives the infant a boost in immune system directly from its mother. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics it briefly summarized the findings and stated that is with strong recommendation it is optimal for baby and mother. The Infant Nutrition Council went further on to state the breastmilk provided for mother is superior to any other source of nutrition for babies. Olivia Ballard explained that the composition of human milk is the perfect “lock-and-key” for infant nutrition. Breastmilk according to the SMA Nutrition video shows how protein in the breastmilk is the most important to a baby’s growth. Overall, breast milk is superior to the popular infant formula when

The term GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) makes many urban mothers fret in fear. While the word organic causes GMO farmers to huff and puff. These two stubborn, hard headed groups of people are constantly trying to fight for their side of righteousness. When taking a closer look at both, the ideas they have can often change. While there are many discrepancies among whether GMO or organic foods are better, the two are more alike than most people think.

Milk, including flavored, is the number-one food source of three of the four nutrients the Dietary Guidelines for Americans say both adults and children need to consume more of —– vitamin D, calcium and potassium. Research shows that children who drink flavored milk drink more milk overall, have better quality diets, do not consume more added sugar or fat and are just as likely to be at a healthy weight compared

Milk is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Proteins consist of balanced negative and positive charges, which allow it to be soluble in milk. By adding an acid to the milk, the solubility decreases because the negative charges become neutralized, causing it to precipitate out of the milk.1 Fats located in milk are often called butterfats. They are composed of fatty acids and glycerol, which are linked together and are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. Therefore, to make them insoluble they must be extracted from the milk by using an organic solvent such as ethyl acetate. Carbohydrates consist of many hydroxyl groups branching off of carbon chains. Lactose, a disaccharide carbohydrate, contains galactose and glucose. In order to separate the two, lactase must be added. Vitamins and minerals are very abundant in organic and store bought milk. Vitamins A, B, and C can all be found in organic milk and all three plus D is found in store bought milk. Vitamin A is fat-soluble and gives certain dairies their yellow color, whereas B vitamins are soluble in water and in vitamin C. Store bought milk is fortified by vitamin D, is soluble in fat and is a key component for

Eating healthier is a goal that most people have for their New Year’s Resolution. Rather it is to eat more salads or try to go to more organic or natural foods. People are trying to find ways to put better food into their bodies. Then to come to the big realization that it is expensive to eat healthier. Why pay seven dollars for a salad when they could go to McDonald’s and get two cheeseburgers for two dollars, or go to an organic smoothie shop and get an expensive organic smoothie that taste bad. While at the same time it cost twice as much as one from a fast food place. Eating organic food is way betters for you than anything you can get at McDonald’s or Burger King, just it’s way cheaper to feed four or five people at those places than going to a restaurant that serves nothing but organic foods.

For the first few years of a human’s life, a baby depends on his or her mother’s milk to develop physically and mentally. After about the age of five, historically, a child begins to have a slower production of lactase, which is an enzyme that enables the digestion of lactose in milk. A gene mutation, however, allows some people, particularly in Europe, the Americas, and Australia, to continue producing lactase, which means people can drink cow’s milk into their adult lives (Phelan). Just because one can drink milk, however, does not mean he or she will drink it.. There are many research studies and articles addressing the reasons why cow’s milk should not be consumed during adulthood. Most of the reasons are due to the possible health

Formula milk has existed since the past 100 years. Initially, the researchers did not understand the unique properties of maternal milk since there was no modern technology for them to do research regarding the importance of maternal milk. Parents and doctors were also not confident with the benefits of maternal milk since its texture seemed to be very clear and unhealthy. Therefore, formula milk is