Did you know that sheep milk is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious?

Sheep milk is much higher in total solids than either cow or goat milk and contains up to twice as many minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. It also contains more of the percentage of A, E, C and B complex vitamins than cow's milk.

Dairy intolerant? An intolerance to dairy usually only indicates that you are intolerant to cow's milk. Sheep milk is a great alternative!

Lactose intolerant? Much of the lactose in sheep milk goes out with the whey when making cheese. There is also evidence that the lactose in sheep milk is more readily tolerated and easier to digest than other milk.

Asthma, eczema, and skin problems? Studies recommend replacing cow milk with sheep milk to aid the treatment of these and other related problems due to the high levels of iron and zinc.

Sheep Milk free of A1 protein! Research shows that milk from sheep and goats is free from the A1 protein found in milk from most cows. The A1 beta-casein protein has been linked to heart disease, diabetes type 1 and various mental illnesses.

Calcium and Zinc. The combination of the calcium, lactose and Vitamin D (almost twice as much as in cow's milk) is vital in the prevention and fight against Osteoporosis. In New Zealand alone, more than half the women and nearly one third of all men over 60 are affected by Osteoporosis. Calcium intake is especially important for children as bone density is laid down in adolescence. Zinc is important for the maintenance of healthy skin. The calcium:phosphorus ratio is nearly perfect, one unable to digest without the other!

Vitamins. Vitamins A, D, and E and mainly B are essential to good health and are often recommended to be taken as supplements. Vitamin A promotes growth, the immune system, reproduction and vision. Vitamin D promotes healthy bones and muscles. Medical researchers believe that vitamin E helps to delay and prevent coronary heart disease and prevent prostate and breast cancer. Vitamin B supports and increases the rate of metabolism and promotes healthy skin and muscle tone. Vitamin B also reduces the risk of pancreatic cancer and helps combat the symptoms of stress, depression and cardiovascular disease. Vitamin B12 deficiency has been linked to declining memory and dementia and studys suggest consuming more B12 might help protect the brain.

Fats. Sheep milk is higher in fat than cow's milk, yet 45% of the fatty acids are either Mono or Polyunsaturated fats, thus the healthy fats! Within the fats are three fat soluble vitamins, without which we could not survive. These are A, D and E; our essential vitamins! Sheep milk also contains a higher proportion of medium/short chain saturated fatty acids which is believed to lead to a higher lactose absorption, beneficial to the mildly lactose intolerant.

Protein. Lamb is often the most recommended meat for people with intolerance to meat. Sheep cheese, made of the main protein, casein, is acceptable to almost all who cannot tolerate cow or goat milk products.