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Improving Bone Health in Student Athletes
Getting sufficient fuel through a variety of foods in the form of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks is of utmost importance to young athletes who are growing…
Three Recipes to Help Tackle Your Tailgate
Football season is finally here! It’s an exciting time of year when we sport our team colors, enjoy tailgating in the company of family and friends and cheer our favorite teams to victory…
Family Meals Start the School Year Right
September is national Family Meals Month. With the hectic nature of a new school year, dinner may be the last thing on your mind. You might be interested to know statistics…
Tailgating Recipes: The Dairy Playbook
Tailgating in the South combines two things: passion for college football and the love of great food. Oh, and a little healthy recipe competition to make game days extra fun!…
Home is Where the Trash Is
It could be the BOGO (buy-one, get-one) strawberries that molded before you used them, the super-sized package of lettuce you didn’t make into salads…
The Dairy Farmer: A Lesson in Sustainability
Saddle up while I tell you about a fascinating farm tour and educational experience at the recent “Honor the Harvest” Summit hosted by the National Dairy Council…
Back-to-School Breakfast Pops
It’s that time of year again when all the kiddos head back to school and lazy summer mornings quickly change to rushing out the door to catch the school bus…
Power Up Your Snacks
According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture survey, about 25 percent of the calories consumed by Americans come from snacks…
Are Teens Drinking Healthier Beverages?
Is soda drinking among teens becoming less popular? Are teens drinking healthier beverages? According to the Centers for…
Peach Perfection
July is peak peach season and now is the perfect time to pick up some at your local market. When shopping, look for peaches that are vibrantly…
Foregoing Hype in Favor of Fundamentals
Sports nutrition is big business in our country. Americans, including high school athletes, have bought into dietary supplements to the tune of $35 billion, as reflected in the 2014…
Carolina Youth Empowerment Town Hall
It was a beautiful Carolina morning on Thursday, June 16 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. during an event that convened 150 leaders from across the region to discuss youth wellness…
Probiotics and the Athlete
The use of probiotics is becoming more prominent in the world of sports nutrition. The high stress load and intensity of workouts and competitions..
I went to NYC for Yogurt
My husband and I recently took a trip to New York City to celebrate our five-year anniversary. New York is known for some of the best food in the world…
June Dairy Month: Protein’s Powerful Punch
June Dairy Month focuses on the nutrition found in dairy foods. Foods rich in protein, like dairy, pack a powerful punch for athletes…
What June Dairy Month Means to Me?
I was recently asked what does June Dairy Month mean to me. I responded that it is a chance to celebrate an industry near and dear to my heart…
Three Tips for a Healthy Summer Cookout
One of my favorite activities is to enjoy a meal together outside. Keep your summer cookout or picnic fun, festive and healthy with these simple tips…
The Nutrients in Milk Help Build Your Bone Bank Account
When you picture a piggy bank you’re probably not thinking about your bones, but maybe you should be. Building bones is extremely crucial…
Whole Milk in the News
Whole milk and full-fat dairy products have been in the news recently with high-profile media pieces in the Washington Post, Time.com and the "Dr. Oz Show"…
All Dairy Foods Fit into a Simple, Healthy Lifestyle
As Americans, we like to simplify our life as much as possible. Many of us search for that one nutrient or food to help us lose weight or prevent disease…