March is National Nutrition Month which is the yearly nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus on the importance of making informed…

Daylight savings. Two words that illicit mixed emotions for people. While many welcome longer days, anyone with small children knows all too well the dread of “spring forward” and the…

Happy Mardi Gras! In the land of swamps and gators; the party season begins with King Cake on Epiphany and ends with gumbo on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras feels like a state-wide…

There is lot to celebrate in February, from the Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day, but one observance you may not be aware of is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month…

Cozy up with your warm cup of java because it’s National Café Au Lait Day! This equal parts hot milk and hot coffee beverage simply means “coffee with milk” in French, the native language…

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate. Whether planning a romantic dinner with your sweetie or a family feast, get to the heart of the celebration with dairy filled meals…

Quick fix dieting is a $66 billion industry, yet 70 percent of Americans remain overweight and are more confused than ever about what to eat for optimal health. Today’s most popular diet approaches…

Our hearts are healthier together. That’s the theme for American Heart Month 2019, an initiative from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. It kicked off with National Wear Red Day…

Within the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, three healthy eating styles are recommended: MyPlate, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Mediterranean…

Do you have party plans for Sunday, February 3rd ? You are not alone. Americans throw more parties around “The Big Game” than New Year’s Eve. It is the second biggest food consumption day just after…

January is National Oatmeal Month, and on cold mornings, my go-to breakfast is a hot bowl of oatmeal. There are plenty of reasons to start the day with a balanced breakfast, including improved diet quality…

One of my fondest childhood memories is my Grandmother Murray sitting on the back porch, churning butter and humming softly. My paternal grandparents were Mississippi dairy farmers…

Most of us like to start the new year with a healthy bang! New recipes, exercise regimes, fitness goals… they all play into a healthier lifestyle we tend to crave at the beginning of the year…

Fall is in full swing, and you know what that means: pumpkin everything! This popular flavor is making its way into everything from coffee to candles earlier and earlier each fall season…

Spice up your holiday meals with our easy pumpkin recipes! Whether you’re wanting a light and refreshing smoothie treat or you’re craving a classic pumpkin pie, we’ve got you covered…

Greek yogurt is a dairy food that provides protein and can be enjoyed in meals and snacks. The protein amount depends on the product and portion size. Check the Nutrition Facts label, then choose how you want to use it, from a breakfast bowl to a savory sauce.

Greek yogurt is magical because it is the yogurt you love and contains double the high-quality protein as regular yogurt. Despite the name, Greek yogurt does not come from Greece…

Do you have a picky eater in your house? Don’t fret; you’re not alone. Parents will try almost anything to get their kids to eat healthily, but those tricky tactics don’t always work…

We all know the pressure of trying to balance our hectic lifestyles: work, school, kids, sports and activities all tend to take precedence over family meals. But eating together as a family…

Halloween is right around the corner, and many parents struggle to find a sweet treat that can also be a part of a healthy diet. Whether providing snacks for the class party…