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March 29, 2018

Organic Valley Grassmilk Research Updates + Giveaway

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Thank you to Organic Valley for sponsoring this post and giveaway!

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting up in person with a couple of my blog contacts from Organic Valley. They were in DC for some nutrition policy meetings; DC is not as beautiful as Organic Valley’s farms, but hopefully they weren’t too disappointed. 😉

OV_Stratton Farm_NY_3698Photo credit: Russell French for Organic Valley

One of the people I met with is Logan Peterman, who is Organic Valley’s director of agricultural research and analytics. As his title indicates, his work focus is analyzing research to determine organic benefits, nutrition, and resilience; he uses these insights to inform strategy and operational tactics for the cooperative’s 2,000 family farms, guiding their on-farm management and organic farming practices. I was fascinated to meet Logan and hear more about his work over coffee!

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We talked a lot about a new study that he is one of the authors on; it covers research on the nutrition quality of Organic Valley Grassmilk, which is the 100% grassfed organic milk that Matt and I buy every week.

I first started buying Grassmilk back in 2016 after touring one of Organic Valley’s 100% grassfed dairy farms. The product was relatively new at the time, and, as the name implies, is made using milk from organic farms who follow the standard organic regulations, but take it to another level by feeding their cows 100% grass. No grain, soy, or corn are allowed, even if they are organic – only fresh grasses and dried forages, like hay, for winter when pasture grazing isn’t an option.

OV_Stratton Farm_NY_2787Photo credit: Russell French for Organic Valley

On that trip, I learned a lot about the health benefits of grassfed milk, and how it compared to milk from grain fed cows. Numerous previous scientific studies and meta-analyses, including a 2013 Washington State University study published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE, have found that the more grass cows are fed, the better the omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio in their milk is.

This latest research, published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition in February, shows that whole milk from organically managed cows fed a 100% grass- and legume-based diet contains a whopping 147% more omega-3 than conventional whole milk, and that it has a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, compared to conventional milk’s 6:1 ratio. Wow!

differences between grass and grain fed dairy infographic

Why does this matter? Studies show that a lower ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 (so, more omega-3 and/or less omega-6) can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Higher levels of long chain omega-3s in the blood have been shown to potentially protect against degenerative diseases, and are linked to brain and eye health. Research also shows strong evidence that the omega-3s EPA and DHA can help lower triglycerides and blood pressure. Omega-6 does have a function, but it is also pro-inflammatory, and inflammation in the body can be a factor in increased heart disease risk; in fact, elevated omega-6 intakes have been associated with an increase in all inflammatory diseases.

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Organic Valley is the largest supplier of 100% grassfed organic dairy in the U.S., and the leading retail brand of organic grassfed products in the grocery store via their Grassmilk line of milk, cheese, and yogurt. If you haven’t tried Grassmilk products yet, give them a shot! Whole milk grassmilk makes an especially delicious latte if I do say so myself. 🙂

Organic Valley Stratton FarmPhoto credit: Russell French for Organic Valley

I’m hoping they come out with a Grassmilk cottage cheese and Greek yogurt sometime soon too, because I would be all about those! As a heads up, if you are near a Publix, Organic Valley did just launch a Grassmilk kid’s yogurt line there – cute, right? 🙂 Organic Valley Grassmilk Kids Yogurt will be available nationwide in food cooperatives, natural food stores, and other major grocery chains later this summer.

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And now, for a giveaway! One lucky reader will win one month of free Organic Valley Grassmilk products (either Grassmilk, Grassmilk Cheese, or Grassmilk Yogurt). To enter to win, please use the Rafflecopter widget below. US residents only, please. Good luck and have fun!

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144 comments
  • allison March 29, 2018 · 9:35AM:
    I'd love to try it!
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  • Kimberly March 29, 2018 · 9:36AM:
    I have never tried grassfed products, but I would sure like to try some!
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  • Georgina March 29, 2018 · 9:37AM:
    Looks yummy!
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  • Susan March 29, 2018 · 9:48AM:
    Great timing! I'm trying different brands of dairy products now, and have added Organic Valley to my list.
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  • Beth R. March 29, 2018 · 9:48AM:
    I used to drink grass-fed milk, but have stopped. I'd be interested in trying some again!
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  • Katie March 29, 2018 · 9:49AM:
    I'm totally on board the full fat dairy train. I second your request for yogurt and cottage cheese. I'm on a huge cottage cheese kick lately!
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  • Ashley March 29, 2018 · 9:52AM:
    For my kids
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  • Kelly March 29, 2018 · 9:53AM:
    I'd love to try their cheese!
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  • Kaylin March 29, 2018 · 9:57AM:
    I don't currently consume much dairy myself but my husband is a happy Organic Valley consumer. He loves their milk!
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  • Jenna March 29, 2018 · 9:57AM:
    This is great! Always looking for better and ore nutritious food for my family. Can’t wait to try their products!
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  • Lynsi March 29, 2018 · 9:59AM:
    I would love to try their products!
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  • Elizabeth at Reserved for Running
    March 29, 2018 · 10:00AM:
    I love Organic Valley! I have been buying Organic Valley milk for more than 6 years and my daughter can taste the difference if we are out and the milk is a different brand. I haven't tried the Grassmilk because the stores in my area don't carry it yet. I would love to try it!
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  • karlee wallin March 29, 2018 · 10:00AM:
    I was born and raised near the head quarters of Organic Valley and have family and friends who work for the company. Not only are the products and values outstanding, but the way the treat the earth and animals makes me proud to support their movement. Their raw cheddar is the best!!
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  • Tiffany March 29, 2018 · 10:06AM:
    Looks good. I would love to try their cheese.
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  • Layla March 29, 2018 · 10:10AM:
    This was interesting to read. I haven’t tried grass fed milk, but I would like to give it a try.
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  • Brittany Lynn Campbell
    March 29, 2018 · 10:15AM:
    Would love to try this milk!
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  • Kelsey March 29, 2018 · 10:20AM:
    This was interesting. I am not, mostly because of the cost... but I know I should be.
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  • Ashley March 29, 2018 · 10:20AM:
    Looks wonderful for my whole family!
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  • Leigh March 29, 2018 · 10:23AM:
    Love Organic Valley products!
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  • Brianne March 29, 2018 · 10:24AM:
    I'm glad you shared this information so that more people can learn about the health benefits! I've been trying to focus on buying more grass-fed dairy (and meat) products lately myself. We pick up organic valley grassmilk whenever we're at a store that carries it, so this is perfect timing!
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  • Kylee March 29, 2018 · 10:25AM:
    I have never tried these products! I would love to be able to!
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  • Amy March 29, 2018 · 10:33AM:
    I have never tried them, but my daughter drinks a ton of milk, and I try to buy the highest quality for her!
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  • Marita Radloff March 29, 2018 · 10:34AM:
    Our Publix just started carrying Grassmilk and we’ve made the switch from their regular organic milk. Jealous you’ve had it since 2016!
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  • Laura March 29, 2018 · 10:36AM:
    I'd love to try this! My husband is young and healthy but has very high cholesterol so we are trying to pay attention to omega-3 v. omega-6 and reduce sugar and red meat in our diets to battle inflammation!
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  • Lindsay March 29, 2018 · 10:38AM:
    I hope they come out with cottage cheese as well!
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  • Megan March 29, 2018 · 10:46AM:
    Organic valley makes high quality products that taste delicious! Love their grassmilk Greek yogurt!
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  • colleenmarie March 29, 2018 · 10:47AM:
    I prefer Grassfed milk products, I buy them whenever I can for my kids especially
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  • alison March 29, 2018 · 11:02AM:
    love organic valley products! especially grassfed :)
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  • Kaci
    March 29, 2018 · 11:03AM:
    This is really interesting, particularly the difference in omega’s-wow! I’d love to switch to grass-fed products but it doesn’t quite fit in our budget at the moment.
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  • Anna March 29, 2018 · 11:15AM:
    Sounds amazing!
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  • Stephanie Gibson
    March 29, 2018 · 11:19AM:
    I started seeking out grass-fed milk when I learned that cow's stomachs are designed to digest grass- and NOT all that other stuff most farms feed them. Just bought some of the cream on top whole milk yesterday!
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  • Jen March 29, 2018 · 11:39AM:
    My twins just turned one...so we need some grass fed whole milk!!! ;)
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  • Bethany March 29, 2018 · 11:47AM:
    I didn't know that about the difference in omega's! I'd love to try these products!
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  • Jenessa March 29, 2018 · 11:55AM:
    I really enjoy Organic Valley too but learned a lot from this post!
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  • Puneet March 29, 2018 · 12:11PM:
    Informative post!
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  • Laura March 29, 2018 · 12:15PM:
    I'll have to try them out, and check out the kids yogurt too!
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  • Josie March 29, 2018 · 12:16PM:
    I am not a grassfed consumer... yet! I did not realize that grassfed products are healthier, even if the cows are fed other organic foods!
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  • Katie March 29, 2018 · 12:18PM:
    We started drinking grassmilk as a family when I weaned my son. It was important to me that he was getting high quality cow's milk!
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  • Jenn
    March 29, 2018 · 12:30PM:
    I never heard of this before! Thanks! P.S. - those kids' yogurts are super cute.
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  • Karie March 29, 2018 · 12:31PM:
    I love Organic Valley and buy it whenever I can!
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  • Marina March 29, 2018 · 12:36PM:
    Thanks for the giveaway, Anne! I have to say, though -- as a mom, I wish these milk/yogurt companies would make kid yogurt pouches in a non-sweetened version, or even mini containers without sweeteners. Then it would be such a great lunchtime snack!
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    • Anne
      March 29, 2018 · 12:38PM:
      I agree! If there is enough demand, I bet they would!
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  • Stevie Bohlen
    March 29, 2018 · 12:37PM:
    I have never tried Organic Valley products, as I don't believe they are available near me. I am very interested though as a new mom!
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  • Beth Synk March 29, 2018 · 12:39PM:
    I have bought grassfed a handful of times, but after reading this, I think I will upgrade all the time. I'm pregnant, so it will be good for our little bean :).
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    • Anne
      March 29, 2018 · 12:51PM:
      Congratulations :)
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  • Kate McHugh March 29, 2018 · 12:45PM:
    Will have to try and find Organic Valley products near me here on the West Coast and would love to give their products a try.
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  • Seema March 29, 2018 · 12:46PM:
    I am, but didn't realize all of the benefits vs. other kinds of milk. Also, agree with the commenter above about "kid" yogurts -- they always have way too many added sugars. I always just buy plain yogurt and add fresh fruit for my little one.
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  • Kris S March 29, 2018 · 12:48PM:
    I often buy Organic Valley milk but haven't seen the grassmilk near me, I'll keep an eye out!
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  • Tracie March 29, 2018 · 12:49PM:
    Sounds yumm!
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  • Anna March 29, 2018 · 12:58PM:
    My parents are Organic Valley dairy farmers (not grassmilk, "regular" organic) and I love their products - especially their butter!
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    • Anne
      March 29, 2018 · 1:02PM:
      That's awesome! All of OV's products are fabulous. :)
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  • Michaela March 29, 2018 · 12:59PM:
    I would love to give it a try! I love Organic Valley products.
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  • Lindsey March 29, 2018 · 1:00PM:
    Can’t wait to try it!
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  • Lauren March 29, 2018 · 1:10PM:
    Never tried it before!
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  • julia March 29, 2018 · 1:15PM:
    Just saw this for the first time at Whole Foods the other day. I'd love to try it!
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  • Diane March 29, 2018 · 1:16PM:
    I have never tried grassfed milk before but I am willing to give it a try. I had no idea it effects the omega 3/6 ratio.
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  • Mary March 29, 2018 · 1:20PM:
    Grass Fed Cows are healthier too!
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    • Anne
      March 29, 2018 · 2:08PM:
      Truth!
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  • Amy March 29, 2018 · 1:47PM:
    We get our milk delivered from a local company. The cows graze in the pasture each day. The difference in taste is very clear between the local milk and grocery store milk.
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    • Anne
      March 29, 2018 · 2:08PM:
      That's awesome - buying locally is such a great thing to do too!
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  • Diane March 29, 2018 · 1:57PM:
    Seconding the comment recommending their butter - it’s awesome!
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  • Christina @ montessoriishmom.com
    March 29, 2018 · 1:59PM:
    Very interesting! We buy lots of milk / dairy these days with a toddler around, thanks for the helpful information!
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  • Jessica C March 29, 2018 · 1:59PM:
    I've never tried grassfed dairy but it sounds like a great thing to do. I actually stopped drinking cows milk as it seemed to make my skin worse, but I wonder if this milk would help that.
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  • Laura Swanson March 29, 2018 · 2:02PM:
    I would love to win! With a milk loving toddler and milk loving parents we go through a ton of dairy each month!
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  • Samantha March 29, 2018 · 2:07PM:
    I would like to try!
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  • Roadrunner March 29, 2018 · 2:08PM:
    Would love to win, too. Fully share your opinion of the merits of grassfed cows!
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  • Charlotte March 29, 2018 · 2:22PM:
    I didn't know any of this information, thanks for sharing!!
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  • Christine March 29, 2018 · 2:49PM:
    I drink a lot of milk, and this article has convinced me to switch to using the grass fed variety to reduce my risk of chronic disease.
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  • Brooke March 29, 2018 · 2:55PM:
    Interesting! Thanks!
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  • Liz March 29, 2018 · 2:58PM:
    I'd love to try this - my daughter drinks a lot of milk and consumes a lot of yogurt and cheese.
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  • Amanda K March 29, 2018 · 2:59PM:
    This would be great for my one year old who just started drinking whole milk!
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  • Kyla March 29, 2018 · 3:43PM:
    I haven't tried grassmilk yet but would love to for the great benefits!
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  • Shoshana Rose March 29, 2018 · 3:50PM:
    I don't usually buy grassfed but I always try to buy organic - unfortunately the cost can be prohibitive sometimes. I would love to win this giveaway to try Organic Valley products!
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  • Lynda M.
    March 29, 2018 · 3:52PM:
    I love grassfed yogurt and purchase it often. I've never tried Organic Valley products, but would love to give them a try. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
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  • Will G March 29, 2018 · 3:55PM:
    I am not. Never really thought about it.
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  • Seema Shirsat March 29, 2018 · 4:17PM:
    I’m interested in getting this milk for my 1 year old! (And rest of the fam, but especially her since she’s now on whole milk)
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  • Meg March 29, 2018 · 4:28PM:
    I would love to try the milk!
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  • Kristen Warner March 29, 2018 · 4:45PM:
    Very interested in trying grassmilk!
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  • Emily McDougall March 29, 2018 · 5:00PM:
    Sounds awesome, would love to try the yogurt!
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  • amy March 29, 2018 · 5:12PM:
    Would love to try out those yogurt pouches for my daughter- i have a hard time finding organic yogurt for on-the-go!
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  • Meghan March 29, 2018 · 5:41PM:
    I’d love to win! Sounds alike it would be a better choice for my little man.
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  • Julia March 29, 2018 · 5:42PM:
    I'm always trying new yogurts for breakfast and will definitely check out this one next time I'm at the store!
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  • Ashley V March 29, 2018 · 5:49PM:
    I already love Organic Valley, so this is a great post! I'll have to try out their yogurt!
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  • Rust March 29, 2018 · 5:56PM:
    Grassfed is new to me, but I am interested!
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  • Kate @ Kate Lives Healthy
    March 29, 2018 · 6:18PM:
    I like almond milk and prefer it in my coffee but always try buy Organic Valley when I buy dairy products. I like their cottage cheese.
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  • Kelsey March 29, 2018 · 6:32PM:
    I'm reintroducing dairy to my diet and am trying to incorporate grass-fed as much as possible!
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  • Amanda March 29, 2018 · 7:26PM:
    I am not. I typically drink cashew or almond milk instead. I will definitely have to try them out though!
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  • Allison March 29, 2018 · 7:41PM:
    I try to buy grassfed everything...especially meat.
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  • Melissa March 29, 2018 · 7:42PM:
    I do not currently use but always looking for grass fed milk options for the family
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  • Ashly March 29, 2018 · 7:48PM:
    I’d love to try their milks...and I’m sure the cheese is amazing!
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  • Angela Gore March 29, 2018 · 8:03PM:
    Yes please! I come from New Zealand where cows are grass fed as a matter of course! It’s the best way for the cows and the products taste so much better!
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    • Anne
      March 30, 2018 · 10:25AM:
      I loooooove New Zealand - spent some time traveling there while in college and am dying to go back someday!
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  • Emily Smith March 29, 2018 · 8:27PM:
    I've only ever had grassfed butter. The cottage cheese would be great.
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  • Hannah
    March 29, 2018 · 8:29PM:
    I get grassfed dairy from a local farm - but they don't make cheese unfortunately!
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  • Maggie C March 29, 2018 · 8:36PM:
    My kids would love this!!
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  • Rachel March 29, 2018 · 8:36PM:
    I've done grassfed yogurt and meat before. I'd love to expand that to milk and cheese in the future.
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  • Katy Hew March 29, 2018 · 8:39PM:
    Funny - I was just thinking about whether organic chocolate milk might be better for me post-run than non-dairy alternatives (protein to carb ratio, etc). I had not considered grassfed milk... I’ll have to try it!
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    • Anne
      March 30, 2018 · 10:23AM:
      Chocolate milk is AWESOME post run - great protein to carb ratio! Grassmilk would be an extra bonus :)
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  • Ashley March 29, 2018 · 9:00PM:
    I've always wanted to try!
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  • Gen March 29, 2018 · 9:18PM:
    I've never seen their grassmilk, but love Organic Valley!
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  • Caroline March 29, 2018 · 9:50PM:
    I havne't looked for grasped specifically in the past, but will keep my eye out!
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  • Katie B March 29, 2018 · 10:17PM:
    The higher cost of the products has always deterred me from buying Grassmilk, but this article makes me want to try to work them into our budget.
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  • Maggie March 29, 2018 · 11:11PM:
    Just curious how these cows are raised as grass fed often doesn’t mean pasture raised as the term implies. Regardless, appreciate the extra effort to grass feed and will take a second look at Organic Valley. Thanks for your posts!
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  • Em March 29, 2018 · 11:15PM:
    I’d be interested in trying grassfed milk! I grew up drinking skim but now generally stick with almond or cashew milk. I’ll have to try this next time I’m at the store.
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  • Annmarie Steffes March 29, 2018 · 11:58PM:
    I have never chosen milk from grass-fed cows, partly because of the price. But I am very swayed by your research onto the health benefits. I find it much more convincing than those people who just say, "Organic=healthy" without any clarification.
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  • Erin m. March 30, 2018 · 4:52AM:
    I've never had organic milk. I'd like to try it!
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  • Lauren March 30, 2018 · 5:50AM:
    I would love to try the grass fed milk products, especially the yogurts!
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  • Nikki March 30, 2018 · 6:53AM:
    Pick me
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  • Kath
    March 30, 2018 · 8:03AM:
    It's crazy to see how much more nutritious Grassmilk is over conventional. We buy it and love milk!
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  • Alyssa March 30, 2018 · 9:26AM:
    I've bought Grassmilk pretty regularly over the past year and a half and love it! The taste is so much better than conventional milk.
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  • Kori
    March 30, 2018 · 10:06AM:
    I buy organic milk from Aldi and Kroger, but I am not sure if it's from 100% grass-fed cows. Matt and I love Fage and Chobani, but I'm now interested in including organic yogurt and cheese at times as well. The discussion of omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is quite fascinating. Here's to consuming plenty of healthy fats!
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  • Erika March 30, 2018 · 10:48AM:
    I knew that organic milk was better than conventional, but didn't realize the benefits associated with 100% grassmilk. Thank you for sharing! I wish the price of organic milk was closer to the price of conventional - it would help make the healthy choice the easy choice.
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  • Jenn March 30, 2018 · 12:00PM:
    I'm not currently a grassfed milk consumer because I like the taste of soy milk and greek yogurt, but I am willing to give it a try!
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  • Nancy March 30, 2018 · 1:39PM:
    I'd love to try this
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  • Isela March 30, 2018 · 1:56PM:
    I haven't tried it, but sure would like to try it soon!
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  • Kim F. March 30, 2018 · 2:25PM:
    This is SO interesting to read about! I had no idea the differences! Thank you for sharing!
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  • Megan March 30, 2018 · 3:49PM:
    I don't use grassfed dairy exclusively, but I do try to buy it when I see it available.
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  • Jessica Mcfarlin March 30, 2018 · 8:37PM:
    We are 50/50 we are slowly changing are daily things. We have switch to grass fed butter and yogurt. Milk we still love the organic one but love to try this one.
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  • Amy March 30, 2018 · 9:36PM:
    Cheese is my kryptonite!! I have really never met a dairy product I didn't like, but seroiusly, cheese.... ;)
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  • Anna P. March 30, 2018 · 9:36PM:
    I love natural dairy too. Big fan of Trickling Springs.
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  • Jennifer March 31, 2018 · 6:53AM:
    This is great info! My son will begin drinking milk soon and this is the kind of research I need to be reading.
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  • Kelly K March 31, 2018 · 7:41AM:
    THAnk you for the information and the opportunity!
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  • Wanda March 31, 2018 · 9:47AM:
    I love their products. I have been using the Grassmilk and love to hear this updated news.
    Reply
  • Kristin L March 31, 2018 · 10:08AM:
    I'm a "glass of milk," with dinner gal so this info is really interesting!
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  • Jessica March 31, 2018 · 10:19AM:
    I try to keep my dairy organic as much as my budget allows, and grass fed is a plus too, of course. I have never tried these particular products but I would love to. Thank you for the informative post and the giveaway. <3
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  • Elicia P March 31, 2018 · 4:36PM:
    Yes, I use grass fed. It actually makes me feel better feeding my family grass fed. (I learned about the omegas in your post)
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  • Susan Jenkins March 31, 2018 · 6:46PM:
    We were making mozzarella and tried it with 3 times with different milks. The grass feed milk produced a very rich cheese and it was the best one we had.
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  • Abigail Trainor March 31, 2018 · 8:23PM:
    Never tried organic grassfed milk before but it sounds amazing! What are some of your other favorite ways to use milk?
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    • Anne
      April 1, 2018 · 7:07AM:
      I mostly just have it in my daily lattes, and in my microwave banana oatmeal!
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  • Sammy D March 31, 2018 · 9:24PM:
    Not yet tried but would love a chance to. This blog was a great intro to organics
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  • Amy March 31, 2018 · 10:56PM:
    I’ve been much more conscious about dairy choices since starting to offer dairy to my 13 month old. He loves organic whole milk but we haven’t been buying grass-fed specifically. I’ve also recently learned about ultra-pasturized organic milk and want to avoid it if possible. Thanks for the info, Anne.
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  • Joan Kubes April 1, 2018 · 7:20AM:
    I love to buy Organic Valley milk, I think it's so healthy!
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  • cyndi br April 1, 2018 · 2:18PM:
    I have yet to try grassfed products but will be looking for them
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  • shannon April 1, 2018 · 4:43PM:
    love organic valley! Thanks for sharing!
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  • Patti April 1, 2018 · 6:09PM:
    I’ve only tried OV milk, but I’d like to try other products.
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  • Ae Minx April 1, 2018 · 6:30PM:
    We've been organic for years.. As soon as the grassfed came out, we switched to that.
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  • Maria Saxton April 1, 2018 · 8:11PM:
    We love Organic Valley products in our house. When my son started drinking whole milk after transitioning from breast milk this is the milk we chose. We knew we wanted organic milk, and grass fed if we could easily get it. He loves this stuff, we go through about a gallon of the cream top whole milk a week!
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  • Emily J April 1, 2018 · 8:29PM:
    The price is one part of why I don't buy grass fed milk. However, I do try to buy organic for the kids. I myself tend to use unsweetened organic soy milk. I learned a few things! Thanks, Anne!
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  • Amy April 1, 2018 · 9:23PM:
    I definitely pay attention to where my dairy comes from because my 3 year old is our biggest family consumer of it!
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  • Anne April 1, 2018 · 10:36PM:
    I haven't tried their grassmilk yet, but I'd like to!
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  • Cassandra D April 1, 2018 · 10:48PM:
    I have not tried grass fed items, but I will look into in more, because I want all the Omega that I can get.
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    • Cassandra D April 1, 2018 · 10:49PM:
      Look into it more.
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  • Jenny Ham April 1, 2018 · 11:29PM:
    I use grass fed from time to time
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  • Amber Bourland April 2, 2018 · 12:02AM:
    I haven't been buying grass-fed dairy, but have been looking for a local source of fresh grass-fed milk due to its health benefits. The older I get, the more aware i am of how bad most of the food we buy at stores really is for us!
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I’m Anne, a Registered Dietitian and mother. I've been blogging since 2009 and love showing others that eating nutritious foods and staying active can actually be fun rather than overwhelming!

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