Healthier/more natural substitute for coffee creamer? - Page 2

[CookAMH]

Originally Posted by Tulpen88

I've heard of raw milk, but never looked into it. I don't like milk, except in cereal or chocolate milk so I've just stuck with buying organic milk for DH and DS. Would I get real cream from a similar source? Maybe a local farmer's market?

Oh, I'm East Coast, by the way. NC.

Hope you find some tasty and healthy things for you two. Re: cream, if you were to try raw milk, you can take cream off the top. Since it's not homogenized, the cream separates after a day or so in the fridge. Homogenization is an unhealthy process that suspends the fat molecules in milk so it doesn't separate. If you are interested in finding raw milk, here is a link to some sources in NC: http://realmilk.com/where4.html#nc

Here in Seattle we have everything, so you may not have this, but some stores carry pasteurized non-homogenized cream and half and half. It's a good compromise.

Your local tribe here on MDC would be a good place to find some foods as you learn more.

btw, here's a link about ultra-pasteurization (often in organic milk) since I mentioned that briefly above: http://www.westonaprice.org/Ultra-Pasteurized-Milk.html

Originally Posted by Jenille

I was curious about the 0 fat gm per serving, too, so I wrote to the company. They said that there actually is fat in there, but since it's less than half a gram per serving, the labeling guidelines say they can put zero. If you drank the whole carton straight up, my guess is that you'd be getting like 10 or 15 gm of fat.

I should write to them to ask about the additives. I had wondered that about the fat with the small serving size listed (10g) so I'm glad to know that is likely the case.

[CookiePie]

Raw milk/cream & if you lare used to a sweetened creamer then a few drops of maple syrup will give you a sweet vanilla flavor, all natural!

[Tulpen88]

Originally Posted by CookAMH

Hope you find some tasty and healthy things for you two. Re: cream, if you were to try raw milk, you can take cream off the top. Since it's not homogenized, the cream separates after a day or so in the fridge. Homogenization is an unhealthy process that suspends the fat molecules in milk so it doesn't separate. If you are interested in finding raw milk, here is a link to some sources in NC: http://realmilk.com/where4.html#nc

Here in Seattle we have everything, so you may not have this, but some stores carry pasteurized non-homogenized cream and half and half. It's a good compromise.

Your local tribe here on MDC would be a good place to find some foods as you learn more.

btw, here's a link about ultra-pasteurization (often in organic milk) since I mentioned that briefly above: http://www.westonaprice.org/Ultra-Pasteurized-Milk.html



I should write to them to ask about the additives. I had wondered that about the fat with the small serving size listed (10g) so I'm glad to know that is likely the case.

Thanks so much for the links! I am checking them out. Learning about all of this stuff is really mind boggling! I love it though. What's wonderful is that DH is really excited about it too, so it's much easier to make the change.

If you don't mind, can you tell me where you shop in Seattle (you can send me a PM if you want). My sister lives there and I'd love to point her to some stores/markets that have these options.

[heidirk]

Oh, I second the Maple syrup in coffee!! I was AMAZED at how yummy it tasted.

[kl5]

Originally Posted by Tulpen88

Learning about all of this stuff is really mind boggling! I love it though. What's wonderful is that DH is really excited about it too, so it's much easier to make the change.

That's huge and will make a big difference.

Here are a few good TF-focused (or leaning) blogs in case you are looking for more resources:

Hyperlipid
Kelly the Kitchen Kop
Cheeseslave
Nourished Kitchen
Edible Aria
180 Kitchen

There are many more, hopefully others will add their favorites.

Good books are Wild Fermentation, Nourishing Traditions, Eat Fat Lose Fat, Real Food (and her second book, Real Food for Mother and Baby), and Full Moon Feast.

All of this information (and way more) is already on this forum with a little poking around, but I thought it might be nice to capitalize on your and your DH's enthusiasm early and often. Have fun!