Meals with dairy offer a refreshing twist with nutrition. Do you struggle to find motivation to cook dinner when summer temps are at their peak? Standing over a hot stove at the end of the hot day isn’t the most appealing activity. Even when the temp registers 99°F in the afternoons, serving a nutritious and balanced meal is still important. Lean into recipes that call for simple ingredients that require little to no cooking yet are still good sources of key nutrients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Dairy products are packed with protein that can fuel you through any day, even sick days. March is National Nutrition Month. The theme is “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” “Power” can be related to the sustained energy and satiety when foods rich in three key nutrients at meals are used. Fiber and healthy fats are two of those, but protein is the third.