Processed cow’s milk (homogenization in particular) has also been linked to heart disease. Ever wonder why our Govt. protectors turn into the Gestapo with full-on prosecution when someone tries to sell unprocessed milk to a willing consumer?
I was happy to find some sheep/goat’s-milk feta cheese from Greece available at a local market here in Battle Creek. Cow’s milk feta always hurt my stomach, but the sheep feta is wonderful and doesn’t hurt me.
On most of my purchases, I purchase made in the USA as much as possible. With food, there are some foods for which the imports are better. Most European, Egyptian, Turkish (etc) processed foods do not use corn syrup instead of real sugar. Fruits and vegetables are picked fully ripened, just before processing. The cheese, dairy and meats have not been turned into chemical concoctions.
Another good source of healthy prepared foods is Middle Eastern foods, even those processed in the US. The ingredients are usually excellent.