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Give the Goodness of Milk this Holiday
Have you ever made a late-night milk run, because it’s a staple in your family’s home and you were out? How often do you drink milk, put it on your cereal…
Atlanta Community Food Bank Milk Donation Program
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is proud to partner with the Southeast Dairy Association to find innovative ways to provide fresh dairy…
Golden Milk: An Exotic Twist on an Old Favorite
‘Golden milk’ is all the rage right now and for good reason. The main ingredient, turmeric, has been proven to aid in digestion and decrease inflammation…
Organic Milk vs. Regular Milk: What’s the Difference?
As a registered dietitian who works for the dairy industry, I am often asked, “Is organic milk healthier than regular milk?”…
Student Athletes Excel with Chocolate Milk
Student athletes have many choices to make: What sport to play, brand of gear to use, position to play and increasingly—sports beverage to drink…
What is My Recommended Daily Protein Intake?
As a dietitian, I am often asked, “How much protein do I need?” The answer is: It depends…
Build a Balanced Bowl
Packing a well-balanced lunch can be a challenge. I recently got married and now I’m packing two lunches every single day! So, I came up with a prep-ahead…
Happy, Healthy Halloween!
Halloween is here and with it comes the candy. While it’s okay to let your kids enjoy some sweets, it’s important to make sure they don’t go overboard…
Save Time with Meal Prep
From football games to festivals, fall is always a busy season. Prepping meals ahead of time makes it easier to enjoy home-cooked meals that include fruits,…
'Tis the Season for Pumpkin
Loving pumpkin lately? It’s OK. You can be honest. There are certain fall flavors that become crave-worthy…
Pass the Pizza
Forget football, fall festivals, and Halloween—October is National Pizza Month, so pass the pizza! Pizza is a favorite weekly staple in our household…
Registered Dietitians Love Food, Too!
Contrary to popular belief, dietitians love food. That is why I was thrilled to host a cooking demonstration at the recent Atlanta Foodservice Expo…
World School Milk Day 2016
September 28, 2016 is World School Milk Day (WSMD). It’s celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of September and is an exciting day full of activities that highlight the health benefits and value of milk in schools…
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…