When most people think of March, they may think of St. Patrick’s Day, the beginning of Spring or even March Madness basketball. As a registered dietitian nutritionist…

This time of year, the weather is changing for the better, the sun starts shining a little longer and, of course, basketball– and lots of it! While U2 is rocking the theme song for this year’s March Madness…

Today is National Cereal Day which is celebrated annually on March 7th. I LOVE this classic breakfast food and have had intense cravings for cereal all throughout my current pregnancy, so I found…

Although I am not a committed runner, I do have a medal from the 2017 Crescent City Classic proving I finished. Therefore, I know what the Run, Rock, and Roll runners participating in the upcoming…

This February, we’re celebrating chocolate, that seductively rich ingredient that makes our days and desserts just a little bit sweeter. Although it often gets a bad rap, chocolate is now…

There’s no shortage of National Days to celebrate during the calendar year. Just this month we have National Pizza Day, National Sticky Bun Day, and National Drink Wine Day. I’m personally stoked about…

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming dairy foods (three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy) as part of a healthy eating pattern to reduce the risk for chronic diseases…

World School Milk Day (WSMD) will be held this year on Wednesday, Sep. 27 as a way to promote the importance of milk as part of a healthy, balanced diet in schools all over the world…

According to the “Go Out and Play: Youth Sports in America” survey, 69 percent of girls and 75 percent of boys currently participate in organized and team sports. Children participating in team sports…

The Great American Milk Drive was created with a purpose. Have you ever made a late-night milk run, because it’s a family staple and you were out? How often do you drink milk, put it on your cereal…

School is back in session, which also means fall sports are here! As children spend afternoons, evenings, and weekends participating in their favorite activities, it is important to keep them properly…

Grab your backpacks and pencils — it’s back to school time! Busy parents are always looking for fast, healthy, and tasty foods to keep their families fueled up. Here are 15 ideas to get the health benefits…

A new school year brings another year of school sports. With average temperatures still in the 90s throughout much of the South, it’s vital that student athletes are properly hydrated before, during, and…

With many schools already in session and others following right behind, are you ready to ramp up your lunchbox game? You’re in luck! Take a look at some of our favorite lunchbox ideas…

Just like your favorite smoothie recipe needs the right quantity of each ingredient, so does the recipe for building a lean and healthy body. With so many diets promising easy solutions to the “perfect body…

“Clean eating” has become a popular phrase these days. While this notion is sometimes over-emphasized to the point of creating a fear of certain foods, the essential message is a helpful and simple one…

Whether it’s fashion or food, the adage, “What’s old is new again,” holds true. As far back as the 1800s, people began hearing how, “Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, eating her curds and whey…

For athletes seeking an edge over their competition, dairy delivers a simple strategy for athletes to power up their plate with protein. Just like getting to the top of your sport, proper protein intake requires…

Who doesn’t love something cold, creamy, and delicious to help beat the summer heat, especially in the South? During recent travel to meet with some of our Louisiana Dairy Farmers…