Yes, it’s better than ok to eat cheese every day

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January 22, 2021

Cheese is one of those unfortunately vilified foods that causes hesitation for some. First, the plant-based mainstream is pretty anti-dairy right now. And second, even though the saturated fat theories of the 1950s have more holes than Swiss, it’s been pretty difficult to convince the masses that good saturated fat actually exists.

Let’s be clear. I am NOT talking about Velveeta or any cheese that has ingredients other than milk, culture, and real salt (and maybe some natural herbs or spices or wood smoke). That excludes vegan cheese, which, with all the highly processed ingredients… well, no thanks, I’m gouda.

I have some great news - real old fashioned raw cheese is excellent for your health! You can be proud and healthy eating it daily.

There are so many reasons why. So many that I’ll keep each sharp and to the point.

According to several studies, eating 40 grams of cheese per day can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 18%. It can also protect your teeth from cavities, especially with children.

Raw cheese is a great source of calcium, healthy fat, and protein.

Raw cheese is full of beneficial bacteria and enzymes, which feeds a healthy gut microbiome and can be a cure to a lack of energy.

Raw cheese, especially made from 100% grass-fed milk, is loaded with bioavailable vitamins and minerals! These include vitamins A, D, E, K, many B-complex vitamins, selenium, zinc, beta-carotene, choline, phosphorus, riboflavin, and biotin.

Raw cheese contains specialized immunity components like lactoferrin, which protects against virus infection, and IGA immunoglobulins, the most common antibody. It helps boost our immune system!

And, on top of all this, Miller’s Bio Farm cheese is 100% A2. The A2 beta-casein protein is more digestible than the A1 beta-casein protein, found in nearly all American cow milk and cheese.

We’re here to make real healthy cheese easily part of your diet. And, it’s about to get a bit cheesier. Praise Cheeses!

We’re so happy to introduce shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese today! It’s simply cheese that’s shredded to save you time. You won’t find any preservatives or anti-caking agents with Miller’s. Be one of the first to buy shredded cheese on the store now!

Imagine all the possibilities with shredded cheese - pizza, tacos, dips, casseroles, quesadillas, mac and cheese, cheesy soup.

What’s your favorite cheese, and how do you like to eat it? I’d love to hear from you!

Health and Nutrition

Raw Dairy

Ugh greenwashed labels. What does it take to get ___ on a label anyway?

Not a fan of the confusing, greenwashed labels in store? Yea, me too! And it's especially real for me, because I'm responsible for getting our labels approved with the "powers that be". Here's a little story with a big inside scoop... I made new labels for our bone broth a little while ago. It didn't go as smoothly as planned. Why? I put the little icons about our farming practices on them. They look like this: Yup, despite being 100% accurate and true, they were denied!! We're not allowed to put those statements on our food labels. So, I asked the USDA guy, "What would it take to get those claims on the labels, anyway?" The answer was kinda shocking. First off, there's some guidance on wording. Silly technicalities in my opinion. For example, you can't use the term "No Spray" but you can say "Produced without the use of synthetic pesticides." Or another example is that you can't say "No Routine Antibiotics or Vaccines" but you can say "Raised without routine use of antibiotics or vaccines." Second, the processor needs to update their documents to provide traceability. In other words, they need to document how they make sure the bones for our bone broth don't get mixed up with bones from other farms. I mean, this is pretty simple, especially with small batch foods like ours. But the documentation needs to be meticulous. Drafting it in government-approved language can be time consuming and/or costly. And lastly, once you get the wording and process right, you need proof. This was the real shocker for me: Want to know what proof would suffice for all the claims above? A 2-3 sentence affidavit (AKA a super short letter) signed by all farmers that supply us. That's it!? This lead me to a bunch of questions: What if a company submits a letter from one farmer but actually has other farmers that supply them, too? What if a company changes farmers? Will they submit new letters?What if a company's farmers change their practices in the future? Will they immediately update their labels?Are the "powers that be" checking on this? Is anyone checking on this?Is this why most farms and food facilities don't allow outside people coming in? It seems to me that, if a business isn't doing what the label says, the only way to find out is via a whistleblower. And the only way to make them stop is to take them to court. You know, like what's happening with Vital Farms and their pasture raised egg claim right now. It seems to me that, all that good natural stuff on labels - grass fed, pasture raised, antibiotic free, etc - doesn't mean it's true. Certifications are a little better, but the same kinda thing can be said about those, too. This is why, at Miller's, we choose to NOT sell in stores. No wholesale for us. In fact, we don't even have an on farm store. We only sell directly to our customers via our website. And, we choose to only get certified for what's required. This way, we can make our own natural standards. And, we can provide you will all the info and proof you need. Descriptions, photos, blog posts, test results, and more. So, what do you think? Should we do the affidavit thing to get claims on our bone broth labels? What proof do you need to feel confident in your food choices? I'd love to hear from you. Comment below (no account required - just start typing) or contact us 😊

Yes, it’s better than ok to eat cheese every day

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