Why Pick Goat Milk as your beverage?
It depends somewhat on who you are, your age and what you
may want to avoid:
allergies, stomach issues or fat and calories.
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Milk Allergy
(Anaphylaxis)
The two conditions however are different in both treatment, symptoms and remedies.
There are also mineral differences among breast milk, cow milk and goat
milk. In theory, goat's milk is less allergenic and more easily
digestible than cow's milk, but it should not be used as a substitute
for infant formula. Both cow and goat milk, if given to infants under one,
can cause intestinal irritation and anemia. Goat milk, in particular, is low in the B vitamin folic acid. The delicate balance of protein in the form of whey or caseins, vitamins and minerals is critical to body and brain development for infants under one year.
Breast milk does the better job of supplying all the critical components in the correct proportions. Any feeding based on the other milks require supplements of iron or folic acid. Soy milk formulas can also be problematic, high in iron but deficient in many other key nutrients.
Medical advice is needed to determine both the cause and treatment and appears directly related to age.
Lactose intolerance
is a digestive problem
that involves a lack of the lactase enzyme necessary
to
digest the natural sugar in milk.
All
milk contains lactose.
Symptoms of lactose intolerance include cramps,
flatulence and bloating.
Cow milk
has high quantities of alpha s1-casein, influencing its milk fatty acid
composition. There are some
goats that naturally produce very little alpha s1-casein. This means the
digestive enzymes can break it down more rapidly.
DNA tests have been developed which can allow breeders to select production
levels of Alpha s1 Casein, which may one day allow more lactose intolerant
people to rely on Goat Milk.
The higher proportion of small milk fat globules present in goat milk compared
to cow milk enables the fat of goat's milk to be broken down and digested
more easily. Goat milk
exhibits slightly lower levels of lactose (4.1 percent versus 4.7 percent
in cow's milk)
| An
allergy to milk
occurs
when a body's immune system reacts to the protein found in milk. This condition is rare in Adults and far more common in children. |
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An allergic reaction to milk may include: eczema, rash, mucous build-up,
wheezing, asthma, rhinitis, pneumonia, anaphylaxis. The reactions range from
mild to severe, resulting in death.
Goat
milk proteins have slightly different amino acid structures than cow milk
proteins and sometimes are handled when there is an allergy to cow milk.
It is possible to be both lactose intolerant
AND allergic to milk.
There generally are no definitive tests to determine either condition and
elimination diets may be the only way to determine severity of the intolerance
or allergic reactions.
Seek medical advice before making any changes to your baby's diet or that of you
or your family members.
More Details on Milk Allergy at
Canadian Food Inspection WebSite or
as PDF
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/milklaite.pdf
Some organizations that can provide additional allergy information:
Allergy/Asthma Information Association
www.aaia.ca
Anaphylaxis Canada
www.anaphylaxis.ca
Association québécoise des allergies alimentaires
www.aqaa.qc.ca (French only)
Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
www.csaci.ca (English only)
Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Life
Style Changes
Most people don't know the advantages gained from selecting goat milk as
the primary source of dairy products in a healthy diet. The new Canada's Food
Guide, includes both the milk and goat milk cheese in its list of recommended
sources of Milk and Milk Alternatives.
The greatest benefit of drinking goat milk is its full bodied taste as compared
to lower fat cow milk types such as skim milk.
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Drinking goat's milk results in the production of less mucus than when drinking cow's milk. People suffering from respiratory problems or the elderly find this to be an improvement.
Milk Fat
Women
should aim for an average of about 65 g of total fat per day and men about 90 g.
according to the Canada's Food Guide. Typically dairy products account
for about 18% of average fat intake in a day. The fatty-acid composition of goat's milk exhibits
substantial differences from that of cow's milk. Goat's milk fat contains more
short-chain and medium-chain fatty acids.
Fat is not a bad thing. Our bodies require some good fats, such as that found in
milk. Fat is essential for the absorption of Vitamins A,
D, E and K, which are fat-soluble.
Whole Cow - 9
Skim - .5
Goat Milk 2% - 3 pts;
Cow 3.25% - 4pts
Skim Milk 0.0% - 2 pts
Naturally occurring trans fats
have not been associated with risks of heart disease.
Future studies may show these have clearly beneficial effects for your health.
Cholesterol
More highly-evolved cholesterol than cows milk, thus making it more available for absorption to the brain and body. Goat's milk has a cholesterol content of between 10 and 15 mg/100 g milk (depending on the fat content), comparable to the levels in cow's milk.
Goat Milk - 20
3.25 Cow - 35
2% Cow - 10
Skim - 5
Cholesterol is essential to the health of the nerves in the brain, particularly
the myelin sheaths "white matter" of these
nerves. It is still a good thing to have cholesterol in your daily intake foods.
'Niacin, a B vitamin, has long been used to increase high-density
lipoprotein (HDL), the "good" cholesterol. HDL cholesterol helps sweep up
low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, in your bloodstream'.
Source:
Mayo
Clinic staff
Vitamins
Goat's milk contains more vitamin A and D than cow's milk. Higher evolved carotene (pro-Vitamin A), has been found to have cancer preventing properties. The pre-formed Vitamin A in the goat milk fat, allows it to be readily available for use by the body. The folic acid and vitamin B12 content is lower than that of cow's milk and these usually require supplements to achieve optimum daily levels.
Minerals
The composition of minerals in goat's milk and
cow's milk are different in a few ways.
Goat's milk contains 13 percent more calcium, 25 percent more vitamin B-6, 47
percent more vitamin A, 134 percent more potassium, and three times more niacin
(Niacin can raise HDL — the "good" cholesterol — by 15 to 35 percent
More Information:
Mayo
Clinic ).
Getting calcium from dairy products, such as goat's milk, may be better for
building bone than taking a calcium supplement. A Finnish Study in the American
Journal of Medicine confirmed this superiority of goat milk's goodness as a
source of calcium for young girls going through the rapid growth spurts of
puberty. Goat's milk
also contains a little less zinc than cow's milk.
Weight training or Sports
Rehydration after exercise - Goat milk produces less mucus, allowing the experience of freshness and a clearer palette, while providing needed fluids, accompanied by beneficial vitamins and minerals. Milk is nearly 90% water, and can provide hydration in a form that even many older adults find more appealing than water or juice. A Loughborough University study found that milk with added sodium was far more effective for rehydration for use after exercise by everyone except those individuals who have lactose intolerance.
Weight Training - One of the best post work out meal studies show is protein and twice the amount of carbohydrates. Your body does not have to go through the trouble of extracting the protein because goat milk, is composed of the same amino acid chain as your muscles. Milk consumption acutely increases muscle protein synthesis and builds muscle at a faster rate. The body absorbs goat’s milk protein at a much faster rate than cow’s milk protein. Goat Milk more closely resembles human milk composition and effect.
Good Taste
A 2% fat level of Goat milk, without the extra fat or calories, packs a full taste that is comparable to high fat whole cow milk. If you are looking for lower fat and calories and great taste for your family recipes, then start with 2% Goat Milk. The same suggestion applies to goat milk products for they start with lower fat and calories from the outset with goat milk as one of the main ingredients.
Goat Milk products yield ready to eat meals when served with crackers, whole wheat bread, fruits, jellies, jams and marmalades.
Check the Recipe section from the side menu, for new and provoking meal or snack ideas. You will be pleasantly surprised at both the ease and taste for goat milk products.
Seniors
The distinctive qualities of goat milk make it particularly suitable for young children and the elderly. At the forefront, as changes in our bodies make the formerly simple task of nourishment more of a challenge, is the ease of digestion attributed to Goat Milk. Previously noted, Goat milk contains less lactose overall and less alpha s1-casein, the offending protein. This combined with smaller fat particles in goat milk, permits an ease of digestion and absorption without overtaxing the stomach to extract the protein for body building and repair. Goat milk protein is completely digested before it reaches the large intestine. Digestion begins in the mouth and the soft textures associated with goat milk cheese and other products, bypass missing or loose teeth unable to combat sturdy food stuffs. The consistency of goat milk product allows for the easy addition of fruit or flavourings, which is turn can remove the blandness associated with other commonly eaten foods. Providing easily digestible protein and low levels of good fats results in Goat milk or its products providing nutrients and hydration simultaneously.
Most goat milk products do not require any additional cooking. This makes it easy for a senior to eat proper nutrition without the hassle of food preparation, cooking time and cleanup. Achieving a quick and balanced meal is easily achieved in a ready-to-eat meal of a spoonful of goat cheese on a cracker or whole wheat bread with a bowl of apple sauce and a refreshing glass of goat milk. Limited mucus production leaves little offending after taste and clear palate. The uniqueness and full body taste of the goat milk products invites frequent meals for even the fussiest of eaters, providing a nutrient-dense, protein-rich meal with little effort and with affordable costs. Properly refrigerated products have an extended shelf life compared to meats and some vegetables.
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