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Question: Lactase and Lactose?
I was talking to someone about why raw milk is desirable and he laughed at the idea of enzymes such as lactase floating around in the milk and not digesting the lactose that's there, so I started wondering, what keeps the lactase from digesting the lactose before we drink it? Is it only activated in our stomachs? What keeps it from pre-digesting in a bottle of milk? I didn't know how to answer him. There is of course a product called Lactaid, which is lactase, and they also market Lactaid milk with the lactose pre-digested. So it must be that the lactase only catalyzes breakdown of lactose under certain conditions, or something like that.
That reminds me of another issue (do you have a degree in biochemistry, by any chance??). The same person also scoffed at the idea of taking food enzyme supplements and said they would just be digested as proteins in our system and wouldn't actually act as enzymes (as opposed to our own digestive enzymes that our bodies make). I know a lot of exaggerations have probably been made about enzymes in food, such as by the raw foodists, so I wouldn't be surprised to find that enzyme supplements are somewhat of a scam. I think it was Sally Fallon who said that yes, you get fewer enzymes when you cook some of your food, but that's made up for by the fact that lots of foods are more digestible in cooked form because of the heat, regardless of enzymes in the food. I wonder whether there are any high-quality scientific studies of the value of taking food enzyme supplements. I used to take them a lot but seldom do anymore as my somewhat-WAPF diet is probably more digestible overall anyway. I still take betaine hydrochloride when I eat a hunk of meat to make sure I'm digesting it well. (I read “Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You” by Jonathan Wright ? a long time ago and it made a lot of sense to me.)
I know that much of our digestion is accomplished with the aid of friendly bacteria in our intestines (I think they don't dwell so much in the stomach itself, which is of course acidic), but it's unclear how all these factors work together.
Thanks, Jeanmarie
Answer
Hi, Jeanmarie!
I was not sure how to answer your question so I asked an expert. Mark McAfee, owner of Organic Pastures Raw Milk Dairy in Fresno, California, had this to say:
There is no free lactase in raw milk. But… there are lactase-producing bacteria that create lactase when they colonize the gut. — Mark McAfee
So it's the good bacteria that we want in our milk. The bacteria travels to the gut at which point they produce the enzymes.
The good bacteria get destroyed when we pasteurize milk.
Question: How to Care for Enameled Cast Iron?
Does one have to season an enameled cast iron skillet? Also, since the pan is enameled, can we use natural soap and a scrubber to wash it?
Thanks, Erica
Answer
Hi, Erica,
No, you do not have to season an enameled cast iron skillet, and yes, you can use soap and a scrubber. (One of the reasons I love my Le Creuset!)
You do need to be gentle with enameled cast iron. I would not recommend using a stainless steel scrubber on it. It is very durable and will last you a long time, but it is enamel, and like your teeth, it can get chipped and broken.
Question: Minerals in Blackstrap Molasses?
Thanks so much for your Q&A Sundays…it has been helpful reading all the questions (and I even found my favorite potato chips…avocado oil…yum!!!).
I had one question of my own for ya now: I have been reading recently about blackstrap molasses being a good source of minerals. However, I have also read that if the minerals are in certain ratios (mostly high iron), that it can be bad for you. Can you shed any light on what to look for when picking a brand of molasses to use (and possibly supplement with) as far as mineral ratios go?
Thanks for all you do! — Keli
Answer
Blackstrap molasses is a healthy natural sweetener. Molasses is the dark liquid that is left over when sugar cane is made into refined white sugar.
There are 3 different grades of molasses. The first two grades are very sweet. Blackstrap molasses is the third grade. It is less sweet, and it has the highest amount of vitamins and minerals of all three grades.
So, I would look for “blackstrap” molasses.
Get organic if you can. Organic cane is more likely to be grown in mineral-rich soil. Organic blackstrap molasses is more likely to be richer in nutrients.
Look for brands that say “unsulfured.” Sulfur is a chemical additive that is used as a preservative. Some people are sensitive to sulfur, so it's best to avoid it.
Most people (particularly women and children) are not high in iron, and in fact, many people are deficient. These days, we don't tend to eat very many iron-rich foods on a regular basis, so I would not worry about getting too much iron. If you are concerned about it, go to the doctor and have your iron levels tested.
Of course, the very best source of iron is clams. You can eat clams just once or twice a month and get all the iron you need. Liver is also an excellent source. We should all be eating liver at least once a week, and if we cannot tolerate liver, we should be eating shellfish weekly (particularly mollusks).
Question: Is Earth Balance Okay?
The WAP literature talks about avoiding margarine because of all of the trans fats, which to be sure is in most of the older versions of margarine.
But what about the newer products, like Earth Balance, featuring expeller-pressed oils? How do I argue against those, particularly the soy free one? Are these okay alternatives for those who need to stay dairy-free?
Heather
Answer
No, these alternatives are NOT okay.
I'm looking at the Earth Balance website. I'm not sure which one of their products does not contain soy. If it does not have soy, what is it made of? Canola oil or other modern seed oils, I presume.
The problem with soybean oil, canola oil and all of these modern “factory-processed” seed oils is the same: a very high level of omega 6 fatty acids and a very low level of omega 3 fatty acids.
Omega 6 fatty acids cause inflammation in the body. We are completely out of balance these days and need to get back to more even ratio of omega 3 to omega 6.
Here's a good post from Matt Stone that explains why we should avoid omega 6s.
But that is not the only reason to avoid Earth Balance.
Grass-fed butter is rich in fat soluble activators A, D & K2. Most people are desperately lacking these vitamins. Modern seed oils contain none of them. Not only that, but modern seed oils are almost always highly refined, heated and highly processed.
Not only that, but most of them are genetically modified (at least in the case of corn, soy and canola). They are best avoided.
If you are allergic to dairy, I would consider starting on the GAPS diet to reverse your food allergies. I just started teaching an online cooking class called Reversing Food Allergies. Dairy allergies are relatively easy to reverse.
Grass-fed ghee (clarified butter, with the lactose and casein removed) is something that most people can digest. If you can't digest that, I would do GAPS to heal your gut.
Question: What Causes Premature Gray Hair?
I wanted to know what is the cause of premature graying of the hair. I am 25 and in the past year or so my hair has been turning white/gray at a pretty rapid pace. I have looked through WAPF for some answers but haven't found anything. Is it diet related and what are some solutions to stop this from process.
Thanks, Tom
Answer
I am not sure, Tom.
I've thought about this some… I often wonder why we see so many more prematurely bald men than we used to 50 or 100 years aqo.
This is purely anecdotal, but I have read that premature gray hair and balding could be related to a lack of minerals.
I knew a guy who was totally bald. He started supplementing with real Celtic sea salt (a LOT of it, added to filtered water, which he drank a ton of every day) and his hair started to grow back.
I have also heard stories of people who reversed their gray hair back to black with minerals. Some people swear by blackstrap molasses — others swear by Celtic sea salt.
I would think liver and other organ meats as well as grass-fed butter and pastured egg yolks would be good for you, too. I have no evidence for this — I'm just thinking what are the things that have been removed from our modern diet.
Of course you always need to look at the gut. If the gut is not functioning properly due to food allergies/leaky gut, there will be a lack of absorption of nutrients.
Question: Store-bought Coconut Milk?
Are the half-gallon coconut milk products that you can get in the refrigerated section of health food stores good for you?
— Stephanie
Answer
I really think it depends on the brand. Most of them probably do contain additives, so read the label.
That said, I think any kind of coconut milk is infinitely better than almond milk, rice milk and soy milk.
But I think real raw milk is always your best choice. If you are sensitive or allergic to milk, I would work on healing your gut. I recommend the GAPS diet for gut healing.
Question: Pumpkin Seeds and Chickpea Skins?
What is the difference between hulled pumpkin seeds, and regular pumpkin seeds?
Also, I've noticed that in “Nourishing Traditions,” Sally Fallon says to remove the skins of chickpeas after they're soaked. I tried this once, and it was incredibly tiresome work. How important is this step?
— Mindy
Answer
When the hulls are left on the pumpkin seeds, one tablespoon of sesame seeds contains about 88 milligrams of calcium. When the hulls are removed, this same tablespoon will contain about 37 milligrams (about 60% less).
Although the seed hulls provide an additional 51 milligrams of calcium per tablespoon of seeds, the calcium found in the hulls is mostly in the form of calcium oxalate. This form of calcium is different than the form found in the kernels, and it is a less absorbable form of calcium.
Most of the anti-nutrients are contained in the outer layers of nuts and seeds.
So I guess I would probably opt for hulled pumpkin seeds, particularly if you are eating pumpkins seeds on a regular basis.
As far as removing the skins of chick peas, I don't normally do this but I don't eat chick peas very often. Maybe once or twice a year. Same goes for chick peas with the outer layers. If you eat them often, I would remove the skins.
Question: Turkey Feet?
My question is can you cook turkey feet like chicken feet. I was wanting to use them in some stock but was not sure if this was recommended. I always hear about using chicken feet but never turkey and wondered if there was a reason. I love your blog and look forward to the Q&A each week. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, Dawn
Answer
Yes, you can cook turkey feet and add to stocks just like chicken feet.
Question: Homemade Formula on a Budget?
Hi– I read that you also had to stop breastfeeding, and made the baby formula according to Nourishing Traditionsrecipe. I have an 8-month-old baby girl, who has a lot of issues with her stomach. and according to her pediatrician it is “just the kind of formula” and keeps pushing me to use soy.
In the meantime, I have realized how horrible all formula is and am thinking of making my own. It doesn't seem hard, except for maybe financially.
So, the question is… What is the best option if you are not able to spend a lot of extra money and at what age do think would it be okay to wean to plain raw milk?
Thank you, Lillie
Answer
I would not wean to plain raw milk until the baby is at least a year old. I kept my daughter on the homemade raw milk formula until she was almost two years old.
I'm not sure what kind of issues your daughter has with her stomach, but it sounds like she could have alleriges. In which case, I would follow the GAPS Diet protocol. See if she does well on the raw milk homemade formula. If she does not, I'd try the meat-based formula.
Under no circumstances would I ever feed a baby soy formula.
As far as the cost, the money you save now will cost you much more later in medical care. We should not scrimp and save when it comes to our children's health. Find other ways to cut your budget and do what you must do to care for your child.
Question: Skin and Hair Products and Food Allergies?
I have graves disease and a gluten sensitivity. I've eliminated about 80-90% of corn, oats, wheat, rice, barely, etc from my diet. Should I be concerned with doing the same with skin and hair products? I just ordered a conditioner with hydrolyzed soy protein. I'd hate for my body to start attacking my hair! What do you think?
Warm Regards, Sha
Answer
Hi, Sha,
I would try it and see. If you react, discontinue use.
If you do find that you react, you might want to consider going “no poo”. Do an internet search to learn how you can have beautiful healthy hair without using any shampoo. It did not work for me, as I live in Los Angeles where we have some of the hardest water in the country. However, I have heard from many people that no poo works great for them.
That said, the important thing here is to start healing your gut — I recommend the GAPS diet, along with strong probiotics.
Question: Grain-fed Dairy Cows?
My father-in-law is thinking of joining a CSA in the Portland, Oregon area to get raw milk. He asked my husband and I to look over how they feed their cows.
Here is what they say on their website:
“When not in the milking parlor our cows are out on pasture with access to the loafing area of the barn on rainy days and the shade of their favorite apple tree (where they have been known to nibble any wind-fall fruit.). We are currently feeding our milking cows a mix of sprouted barley, sprouted oats, beets, turnips, minerals, kelp, and molasses along with their daily ration of alfalfa at milking time. Our feed is all GMO free. There have been a lot of recent concerns voiced by many who are searching for the healthiest food for themselves and their families about grain-fed animals. It's important to understand the use of grain in livestock feed. Too much grain is bad for an animal, it rots in their stomachs (cows have 4) and can cause disease and even death if they eat too much; but large animals, especially milking cows who put so much energy into milk production, need the nutrition found in the whole grains.”
I wanted to get your opinion on this, particularly the fact that they feed some grains. I am a bit uneasy about it – it was not my understanding that cows need grains, although some dairies will feed some at milking time. What do you think?
Thanks so much,
Meghan Slocum
Answer
If the cows are eating grass the majority of the time, I don't personally have a problem with them eating a small amount of grains, as long as the grains are organic. And I would not want them to be eating any soy.
Question: Soaking Coconut Flour?
Hi There! Does coconut flour need to be soaked?
I'm sorry if you've covered this, as I'm new to your site. I have been a WAPF follower for some time now and, after having twins (in addition to our other 2 children under 4yrs old), couldn't make time to get online.
AAH! The twins are two now, and I'm actually getting to browse a bit. I read
Cure Tooth Decay and he didn't mention coconut flour, but I am unaware of its phytic acid content.
Also, I suppose its like anything else baked–use it as a “once in a while” ingredient, but stick to the high-nutrient foods most of the time. Would you agree?
Thanks again.
Blessings from Albuquerque, Lisa
Answer
Yes, I agree. If you are not eating it every day, I really would not worry about soaking coconut flour.
I was also impressed with this commentary from Amanda Rose.
I tend to agree with her. When you compare the amount of phytic acid in coconut flour to other foods, it really does not seem to be a big deal.
That said, if you are eating large quantities of coconut flour, and it is a staple flour in your home that you eat daily, you might want to research it further.
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In response to the person who asked about store bought coconut milk, I buy and use this weekly and did research to find one that was a decent source. The half gallons, like So Delicious ETC have so many additives and preservatives, no I do not think it is great for you. Make sure there aren’t other ingredients. I used to get Thai Kitchen Organic coconut milk, but then switch to Natures Forest. Nature’s Forest is the only company to my knowledge that does not have BPA lined cans. Just about all coconut milk comes in cans, so this was important to me. Just add a spoonful in your favorite drink or to water to make a lighter milk and always get the full fat version. Other than that Tropical Traditions has organic coconut cream, which is excellent, but does not have that same creamy frothy texture.
But instead of buying the half gallons which are watered down and added with fillers, buy the concentrated version and add water. Go with Nature’s Forest or Tropical Traditions. You can even buy a gallon of coconut flakes from their site, and make your own coconut milk.
For Lillie, the woman who needs to supplement formula for her baby, the BEST and first thing she should do is get hooked up with a milk share group, like Human Milk 4 Human Babies (formerly known as Eats on Feets.) They are international with local groups in every state; this is their global facebook page, and she can find her local group from there. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=555240150#!/hm4hb Plus, it is free, she would only need to pay for shipping if the donor milk is too far to pick up/drop off.
Breastmilk is the best thing anyone can do for their child, and if she has exhausted all avenues for increasing her own supply, the WHO recommends looking for donor milk before resorting to homemade formulas. Of course, store bought formulas are dead last.
I had supply issues as well, and resorted to formula, but I wish I had known about milksharing then. I don’t know if it even existed 20 months ago, but if I had known, this is what I would have done, and next time (if it is necessary) I will go this route. :-)
I agree. I had supply issues with all four of my children (due to a poorly informed breast reduction at 19) and with the first three I thought my only option was to supplement with formula. With my fourth, I desperately wanted to only feed breast milk, but had the same supply issues even though I was using everything humanly possible to boost my supply. A good friend of mine, whose daughter was 6 months older than my newborn, was working full time, so she pumped several times a day and was building up a stash of frozen breast milk much faster than her daughter was going through it. She lovingly (and somewhat timidly – she thought I’d be horrified at the idea) offered to share that liquid gold with me, and my daughter was able to have 100% breast milk every single day. That gift was invaluable to me, and the Human Milk 4 Human Babies project is a god-send to mothers who are unable, for whatever reason, to breastfeed or provide a full milk supply!
A lot of people criticize the project, since “you never know” where the milk is coming from. The funny thing about my friend? I’ve never met her. We’ve “known” each other via the internet for almost 10 years after meeting on a message board about car seats, and we’ve chatted about all manner of things. But I don’t “know” her in person, and I trusted her to provide safe milk for my daughter. She even offered to take a blood test to show she was disease-free. The milk arrived and she’d marked any milk pumped during of within a week of taking anything – even an aspirin. I believe that the mothers participating in the HM4HB project are of the same caliber – they simply want to provide the best food possible for ALL growing babies, and if they have enough for their baby and then some, they’re happy to share. A century ago we called this a wet nurse. It’s a great idea, and definitely worth considering.
How awesome that you were fortunate to have a trusted friend provide safe, unpasteurized milk for your baby!
Regarding the baby formula question: I have been using the raw milk formula for my son for about 6 weeks now. Unfortunately, he was born at 29 weeks by emergency C-section. I began pumping immediately, and other than the fluids and fats he got by IV in the beginning, he was exclusively fed my breast milk for 3 full months. Unfortunately, being so premature, and in the NICU for 56 days, breastfeeding did not work out for us, and I was unable to continue pumping enough to feed him. It was a very tough decision, but I completely transitioned him to the raw milk formula, and it has been WONDERFUL!
He had many digestive issues in the NICU. They suspected reflux (no diagnosis, just a guess) and put him on Prevacid(!?!), which I promptly weaned him off of when he came home. They also were adding rice cereal to his feedings to “weigh the milk down, and help keep it in his stomach” (?!?). Not only did it not work (he continued to spit up frequently), but I’m positive that it caused many more issues, since a baby so young is unable to properly digest rice! I promptly removed this from his diet as well. The Prevacid and rice cereal were started when he just around 5 pounds. He continued to be very gassy, uncomfortable, and spit up frequently even after I removed these from his diet. However, after just a few weeks on the raw milk formula, all of his digestive issues have resolved! He still spits up occasionally, but most babies do. He is no longer gassy and uncomfortable constantly. He is thriving on this formula, and is doing much better than most preemies born at 29 weeks (he is 4 1/2 months old now).
All this to say, that I HIGHLY recommend investing in this formula for your baby’s comfort, health and well being! It really works! I spent about $75 dollars on the initial ingredients, but I already had many in regular use in my home, such as coconut oil, fermented cod liver oil, raw milk, raw cream, and whey. Some of the ingredients last for several months, and don’t need to be purchased too frequently. The items that need to purchased more often, such as lactose, are fairly inexpensive. Honestly the horrible store bought formulas are ridiculously expensive for such crap ingredients. I haven’t done a cost analysis, but I really don’t think the homemade formula is that much more expensive, if at all, than the store bought stuff. After the initial investment, and the regular purchase of raw milk, the replacement costs for the various ingredients will be spread out. If you already purchase raw milk for your family and use nourishing items in your kitchen, then the shock of the ingredient costs will be even less. One gallon of raw milk is enough to make 8 batches of the formula.
I agree with Anne Marie, please DO NOT give your baby soy formula!
I also wanted to say that although I haven’t looked into it at all, I would be hesitant to use donor milk unless I knew for sure what the diet of the donor woman was like. Is it a traditional, nourishing diet without junk food and fast food? I’m not sure there is any way to know this. Also, I believe donor milk is pasteurized, so it would be lacking in many of the beneficial components usually found in breast milk.
That’s a tougher one. I’d say – if I had to do it again, I would still choose donor milk from someone eating a SAD over formula. Would I choose it over homemade raw milk or meat formula? I’d have to think, pray and get some advice before I made that decision. Thankfully, I’m part of a fairly large local community of Real Foodies, and, should I have any more children and need donor milk again, I would hope that I’d be able to obtain it from someone in that community.
And you’re right about donor milk through hospitals or milk banks. The HM4HB project hooks up mothers in need with mothers able to give, specifically to avoid going through a milk bank that would pasteurize the breast milk, and to avoid the costs associated with milk banks.
I agree with Jen. I would not feed my baby donor milk if I did not know what the woman was eating and if she was not on a traditional foods diet. I’d rather feed a baby raw milk formula.
We know that transfats and heavy metals and other toxins end up in the breast milk. And if the woman donating the milk has a lack of good gut flora, your baby won’t be getting that either.
Here are a few sources:
https://www.canada.com/vancouver/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=e5235c88-d261-4946-9738-5c27b3ce6b9d
https://www.nrdc.org/breastmilk/chem13.asp
Of course, this is an individual choice. I do think breastfeeding is best, but only if the donor is eating a good diet.
That’s the wonderful thing about the grassroots milk sharing program; you can talk to the women and ask them questions about their diet, medications and lifestyle.
Since we still do not know everything about the composition of breastmilk, and exactly what even the best homemade formula lacks, or unfortunately, contributes, a donor should always be our first choice.
In regards to not feeding soy formula, what would be the long-lasting effects? I was fed soy-based formula as a baby (because my mom’s milk dried up very quickly), and I am now 24. The only food allergies I have identified are cantaloupe, which give me severe headaches, (but I can eat other melons), and regular mayo, which induces SEVERE nausea (I haven’t tried homemade or vegan mayo yet, because I’m just honestly leery, so I don’t know what sets it off). I was just curious what effects being given soy formula has. Thanks!!
For detailed information on what soy formula does to babies, check out these links:
https://www.westonaprice.org/soy-alert
https://www.soyonlineservice.co.nz/
I also recommend reading “The Whole Soy Story” by Dr. Kaayla Daniel.
I am interested in trying to supplement with minerals to address premature graying. How much blackstrap molasses or Celtic sea salt would you recommend daily? I’m 6 months pregnant and have noticed sudden and excessive graying since becoming pregnant. It seems to be related, although I did have some graying before this. The baby is taking what he needs and I must not be replenishing enough.
Thank you!
Ginny
Regarding the possibility that graying and balding may be related to minerals…what about the supplementing with azomite powder, as mentioned in Nourishing Traditions?
Graying hair can also be caused by B-vitamin deficiencies. Particularly B-6 and riboflavin, but all the B-vitamins can be involved in hair graying or hair loss. Also, one of the minerals that is mostly associated with hair is zinc, and I don’t think there is any zinc in molasses although I may be wrong…
I recently read that it doesn’t matter if honey is raw when baking with it since the enzymes are destroyed with the temperatures. Is this true? Am I wasting my hard-earned dollars on the best raw honey?
Thanks so much!!!
AnnMarie :)
What is your opinion on So Delicious coconut milk? Here in Canada we cannot get raw milk, almond milk and rice milk is not an option because of phytates, so that leaves coconut milk. I can’t buy the canned coconut milk because its just too expensive and too little the amount for a growing toddler. I found the So Delicious coconut milk at my health food store, would this be sufficient?
Hi Tina,
Are you able to get truly raw cheese? You can use bone broths and raw cheese in place of milk. You can also use ground egg shells and dolomite mineral powder, which is rich in calcium and magnesium. I’m not familiar with So Delicious coconut milk. If it is BPA free, contains no additives, and no added sugar, then I’d say go for it. A good brand that I know of is Native Forest, which you can order on the internet. You could also purchase organic whole coconuts to make coconut milk. I think it is much cheaper this way. Another cheaper alternative would be gently heating unsweetened coconut meat in some water to make coconut milk.
Cans are expensive for a smaller amount because it is concentrated. If you add water it will make it a nice milk and last longer. So Delicious does just that. You pay less because you get less coconut milk. They do the same thing, which is water it down. The only draw back is you pay for watered down coconut milk… with the addition of fillers and preservatives which are not good for your health. I would say just pay alittle extra and water is down yourself. The cans will last just as long as a carton, and you can control the water you put into it. When you do it yourself you don’t need to add preservatives so it doesn’t spoil on a shelf. It’s all personal choice, but that is what I do.