HEALTH REPORT
The Goodness of Goats Milk
Goat milk contains more protein than cow milk or vegetable-based ‘mylks’ like soy or rice milk. It is also more digestible, meaning your body can utilise it more easily.
Pascoe adds: “When nature gives you an amazing ingredient like goat milk,
When Sydney mum Elke Pascoe had to supplement her baby’s feeds with formula, she was shocked to discover the long list of synthetic ingredients present in many conventional products. Pascoe explains: “My children, Olive and Freddie, were both lactose-intolerant, so it was necessary to find an alternative to cow milk. We trialled organic cow milk and a variety of hypoallergenic formulas, but nothing worked. Even worse, they caused skin and digestive problems.
the less you do to it, the better. We were very clear on our commitment to uncompromisingly reject chemical processing and adopt a ‘less-is-more’ approach. LittleOak is proudly milked and made in New Zealand, and is the world’s first formula to be certified 100 percent palm oil-free and to replace standard canola oil with cold-pressed flaxseed oil. Growing with gut health Whether you have a newborn just starting solids, or you are grappling with a fussy eater, good gut health is important for all stages of development. From energy production and
Goat milk is naturally A2,
“Then I discovered goat milk. I had started using goat milk-based skincare products to treat Freddie’s skin problems, and I began to see how beneficial goat milk is for babies and children. I became a mum on a mission, and I set out to create a range of products that families could trust wholeheartedly – all- natural formula supplements and toddler milks made with the goodness of fresh, whole goat milk. A gentle alternative
lower in lactose than cow milk and contains naturally-occurring prebiotics, both of which make it gentler on growing tummies.
mental health to immune function and healthy elimination, the microbiome (the population of microorganisms present in the gastrointestinal tract) is vital for keeping us healthy and happy. Clinical certified naturopath Sarah Boyce explains: “Eczema, bloating, disturbed sleep and colicky symptoms can all originate from the
Goat milk is naturally A2 (the beta-casein protein type that results in less stomach discomfort and is better tolerated by anyone who has trouble digesting the regular A1 casein found in cow milk). It is also lower in lactose than cow milk and contains naturally-occurring prebiotics, both of which make it gentler on growing tummies.
gut. When we examine these health issues more
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