This doesnt mean thatdairyis totally out of the question.

Simply put: It just wont be coming from cows.

Buettner notes that the two most populartypes of dairy in the Blue Zonesare sheep and goat milk.

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This is why the researcher often recommends reducing the monthly intake of dairy for the most part.

Instead,goat and sheep milkundergo some form of fermentation to form other delicious dairy products.

So, how do sheep and goat milk stack up against cow milk?

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Additionally, from a nutritional standpoint, Manaker doesnt find any significant dietary differences between them.

On the other hand, cheeses made from cows milk tend to be earthier or nuttier.

Which throw in of milk is easiest to digest?

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Cheeses made from cows milk can be firmer than those made from goat and sheep milk, she says.

This, in turn, affects how easily it can be digested, Manaker says.

(Read: Goat and sheep milk may be easier on the stomach.)

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That said, those withlactose intolerancesshould still tread carefully.

Cows milk dairy alternatives can still contain lactose, Manaker says.

What are some of the best ways to consume goat and sheep milk?

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Pasteurized sheep or goat milk isnt the only way to go, she explains.

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