What the FDA Doesn't Want You to Know about Raw Milk + Pasteurization with Mark McAfee

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Bethany sat down with the founder of the world’s largest raw dairy, Raw Farm, to set the record straight. Mark McAfee is a premed-trained retired EMS Paramedic with decades of experience and science-backed knowledge on this highly controversial topic – including important missing context, marketing ploys, and overlooked data.

From corrupt systems that isolate consumers and farmers to valid concerns with raw milk – this conversation will stretch the limits of what you thought possible with something as seemingly innocent as a glass of milk.

Let’s dig in.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Raw Milk and Its Controversies
01:39 The Nutritional Benefits of Raw Milk
04:25 The History and Process of Pasteurization
08:03 Health Implications of Pasteurization
10:46 Understanding Homogenization and Its Effects
13:00 The FDA's Stance on Raw Milk
15:21 Ensuring Clean and Safe Raw Milk Production
18:41 The Demand for Raw Milk and Its Benefits
20:06 Raw Milk and Skin Health
23:06 The Importance of Whole Food Nutrition
26:36 Mark's Journey into Raw Dairy Farming
30:38 The Rise of Raw Milk and Market Dynamics
31:02 Legal Landscape of Raw Milk in the U.S.
32:04 Challenges Facing Conventional Dairy
33:52 The Connection Between Raw Milk and Consumer Health
36:32 Transformative Stories of Raw Milk Users
39:49 Scientific Studies Supporting Raw Milk Benefits
41:44 The Future of Raw Milk in America
43:06 Nutrition, Addiction, and Raw Milk
44:21 Understanding Colostrum and Its Benefits
46:58 The Raw Cheese Loophole
49:38 Cultural Perspectives on Consuming Animal Milk
51:03 Food Safety and Recalls in the Industry
56:34 Addressing Concerns About Foodborne Illness
01:00:23 The Importance of Biodiversity in Nutrition
01:01:18 Community Engagement and Supporting Local Farmers