06. The Power of Raw Milk: Health, Safety, and the Future of Food with Mark McAfee
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That Health Dude talks with Mark McAfee, founder of the Raw Farm and Raw Milk Institute, discusses the benefits of raw milk and the challenges it faces in the food industry. He highlights raw milk's role in improving asthma, allergies, and gut health, and emphasizes the importance of local, nutrient-dense foods. The conversation covers the benefits of whole food nutrition, the dangers of processed foods, and the need for education and personal responsibility in food choices. That Health Dude and Mark also explore raw milk's impact on fertility, immune support, and overall well-being, advocating for sustainable farming practices as a solution to declining health.
About Mark McAfee
Mark McAfee is the founder of the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI), established in 2011 to help farmers produce low-risk raw milk. He co-founded Organic Pastures Dairy, the world's largest organic raw milk dairy, which safely distributes products across the U.S. with a focus on food safety through innovative risk management plans. Mark's background includes certification in HACCP management, organic farming, and a premed-trained career as a retired EMS paramedic. He has lectured on raw milk safety and gut health at prominent universities and medical schools worldwide
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Facebook: Raw Milk Institute
Twitter: @RawMilkInstitut
Instagram: rawmilkinstitute
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mark McCaffey and Raw Milk
03:07 The Healing Power of Raw Milk
08:47 The Corruption in the Food Industry
16:34 The Rise of Local, Nutrient-Dense Foods
20:29 Raw Milk and Lactose Intolerance
23:23 The Benefits of Kefir
39:22 The Power of Whole Food Nutrition and Raw Milk
52:16 The Impact of Processed and Genetically Modified Foods
56:02 The Importance of Education and Personal Responsibility
59:06 The Benefits of Raw Milk for Fertility and Immune Health
01:11:56 The Role of Local Farming and Real Food in Promoting Health
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