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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…
Chocolate Milk Makes Splash at NHSACA Convention
The Built with Chocolate Milk and Coolers for Coaches programs were invited to present at the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) National Convention…
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…
Independence High Receives Chocolate Milk Cooler
The Independence High School Wildcats will go into the 2016-2017 football season with a new secret weapon: cold chocolate milk…
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…
Gov. Matt Bevin Proclaims June as Dairy Month
Gov. Matt Bevin, joined by members of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Dairy Development Council, today proclaimed June as Dairy Month in Kentucky…