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Got Milk? Mississippi Does!!
It is hard to imagine that one in four Mississippians are food insecure or battle hunger. But, it is true and heartbreaking. Just think, your co-worker, church member, or neighbor…
A "Frozen" Party
Are your children Frozen obsessed? Of course they are. Most parents feel that Elsa, Anna, and Olaf have taken over their house! And, if your child is celebrating a birthday soon you’re…
School May Be Out, But Lunch Is In Session!
School is officially closed for the summer! Most students are enjoying carefree fun in the sun, but for some children summer break brings a dark cloud of hunger…
Refreshing Yogurt Pops
Did you know Americans consume an average of 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year, more than any other country? How could anyone blame us? Few things are…
Six Summer Snacks for Kids
Summertime is here and the living is easy, especially if you are a parent with healthy snacks on hand! Whether you are road tripping, kicking back poolside or enjoying a staycation, you know…
Fluid-Up with Smoothies to Hydrate This Summer
Hot and humid weather during the summer can spell TROUBLE if you become dehydrated. Since the human body is 60% water, it is especially important to be…
3 Reasons to Be Happy About Dairy Farms
It’s time for a Happy dance to celebrate the fact that more and more Americans have a genuine interest in strengthening the connection between the farmer and the consumer…
Fuel up for the World Cup
The World Cup is here! After years of training, qualification, matches and eliminations, soccer players from 32 different nations are ready to compete for the world…
Celebrate Your Health During June Dairy Month
By: Lanier Dabruzzi, MS, RD, LD This month is celebrated as June Dairy Month across the United States and here in the Southeast, we take the time to honor our dairy farmers, who work tirelessly
Sunday Brunch: Asparagus and Tomato Frittata
“Brunch” is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten usually during the late morning. Brunch originated in England in the late 1800s and is a popular spring party idea in the Deep South…
Top 3 Uses for Milk Before the Milk Expiration Date
Is there anything worse? You have a gallon of milk in the fridge, half empty, and it’s quickly reaching its use-by date. Not to worry- you won’t have to throw it out…
Game Day Pep Rally
It was a Thursday afternoon at Hudson Middle/Elementary schools in Hudson, NC, but the environment felt more like a Sunday in October at Bank of America stadium in uptown Charlotte! As I walked into…
Understanding Lactose Intolerance
Here’s an all-too-common lactose intolerance story: A young woman sees her doctor because of severe abdominal pain and cramps which occurred…
Milkshakes for Breakfast?
Families are busier than ever these days and breakfast is often a meal on-the-go, but that doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. You can blend a nutritious, whole-foods breakfast in less than 5 minutes…
Grand Slam Nutrition
Spring is finally here, bringing America’s favorite pastime to parks everywhere- baseball! Playing baseball takes teamwork, combining individual hits and…
Shop in Season
When it comes to produce, seasonal is definitely the way to go. Here’s why: It’s less expensive. According to the basic law of supply and…
Playbook for Healthy Learning
What if school leaders, educators, parents and community members came together to develop a “Playbook for Healthy Learning” to energize and motivate schools…
It Starts with School Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! And what could be better than breakfast at school? A well balanced breakfast is important for all students…
Enjoy the TASTE of Eating Right
Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Enjoy the TASTE of Eating Right.”