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Give Good with Dairy
Throughout September, in recognition of Hunger Action Month, the Southeast Dairy Association has been helping fight hunger by providing milk to families who need…
The Cantaloupe Boat
Sail away and calm the day with this yummy and nutritious cantaloupe boat. As summer ends and fall begins, I plan to savor every minute of…
Family Meals
There are a lot of factors that go into maintaining a happy and healthy family. If only there was one simple thing you could do for your family to help prevent obesity…
Tackle your Tailgate
Football season is officially here and so are the tailgates. Each week, fans will gather to cheer on their favorite teams and share some game day grub. Unfortunately, with all the dips…
Healthy Students = Better Students
Summer has officially come to an end and schools across the southeast are back in session, thus the back-to-school frenzy has begun. Parents are filling their shopping baskets with pencils…
Kickoff Your Tailgate With A Dip Into Dairy
Football season is here. That means one thing: It’s time to TAILGATE! This season we plan to step up our tailgates with the addition of homemade dips and…
Common Sense College Eating
The fall semester is upon us, which for many college students means back-to-campus food. Dining halls offer numerous selections with unlimited portions. Don’t fall victim to…
Churn It Up!
Sun, sticky fingers, fruit fresh off the vine and homemade ice cream are the perfect ingredients for summertime fun. Tucked away in our garage, the ice cream…
Fuel Up to Learn
I recently had the honor of attending the GENYOUth Nutrition and Physical Activity Learning Connection Summit at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, in Dallas, TX. While there…
Stress-Free Meal Solutions: Make Milk Exciting
I had a friend ask me the other day about how to get her toddler to drink more milk. Every time she offered him a glass, he was uninterested, but she knew how important…
Fuel Up to Play 60 Training Camp
Last month, as the Tennessee Titan’s began pre-season practice, SUDIA and the Tennessee Obesity Task Force teamed up to host a training camp of their own. School staff and community…
Keep Dairy Foods Fresh
Ice cold chocolate milk after a run, homemade peach ice cream on a hot summer evening, melted cheese on top of a burger at the neighborhood barbecue…
Fitness Fest 2014
An event about changing lifestyles is just what Mississippi needs to help combat the current obesity epidemic. And, that is just what 1000s of families got to participate…
“Puff” Up Your Smoothies
Smoothies are popular these days—and for good reason. They are a quick and easy breakfast, great afternoon snack and perfect way to cool off during…
DASH into Wellness
I just love a good celebration, especially one that involves my three favorite things: cheese, cheese, and more cheese. And, that is exactly what Greater…
Refresh and Recharge with an Iced Chai Tea Latte
Being on vacation I allow myself to enjoy coffee house beverages daily. Iced coffee, chai lattes, and flavored teas…oh my! However, I don’t keep up my coffee shop habit on a daily basis when…
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…