Raw Milk, Phthalates & Valentines

Hello Booyah Drinkers!
 
Welcome back to another edition of the Booyah Buzz, your go-to source for the latest in health tips and Booyah updates. This week, we’re exploring milky stuff, hormone disruption and a special Valentines Day collab. As always, we're chuffed to share these insights with you and always appreciate your feedback. Cheers to making healthier choices and enjoying every sip!

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1. Pasteurised nonsense!

When milk comes from healthy, grass-fed cows, it’s biologically active—full of natural enzymes that help your body digest it properly and absorb nutrients. But here’s the issue: in conventional dairy farming, cows are often fed grain and processed feed instead of grass. This alters their pH, increases bacteria levels, and compromises milk quality. The industry’s solution? Boil the milk to kill bacteria—but this also destroys the beneficial enzymes and nutrients, leaving you with a ‘dead’ product that’s harder for your body to process. No wonder so many people struggle with dairy! If you want milk that your body can actually use, seeking out raw or gently pasteurised, grass-fed options could make a big difference.

In the US, advocates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have highlighted concerns about pasteurisation's impact on milk's nutritional value. Kennedy, nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been a proponent of raw milk consumption and has encouraged experts like Mark McAfee, CEO of Raw Farm, to advise on raw milk standards at the FDA. This movement aims to revisit regulations surrounding raw milk, emphasising its potential health benefits when sourced responsibly.
 

2. What are Phthalates? 

Dr. Shanna Swan, a leading environmental scientist, has found that phthalates—chemicals commonly found in plastics, cosmetics, and food packaging—are linked to hormone disruption. These phthalates act as xenoestrogens, mimicking estrogen in the body and potentially leading to hormonal imbalances. This means they could be impacting your fertility, reducing testosterone levels, and even affecting the development of babies. Alarmingly, these chemicals are pervasive in our daily lives. To learn more about Dr. Swan's findings give this podcast a listen here.

Heres a few steps you can take to reduce your exposure:

• Choose glass over plastic: Opt for glass containers instead of plastic ones, especially for food and beverages.

• Avoid heavily fragranced products: Many fragrances contain phthalates; selecting fragrance-free or naturally scented items can help.

• Opt for organic: Choosing organic foods can reduce your intake of chemicals used in conventional farming.
   

3. Win a £50 meal for two at The Crown Hastings

We are collaborating with an award winning local, independently run freehouse: The Crown this Valentines Day. A truly beautiful venue serving some of the best food in the town.
For you to be in with a chance at winning a £50 dining voucher plus a bottle each of Booyah Kombucha, valid to redeem within 6 months. The winner will be announced on Valentines Day (February 14th). 
Find more info and enter for yourself via the Instagram or Facebook post.

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