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Fueling with Dairy for Big Gains
Spring training is in full effect for many out-of-season athletes. As the weather begins to warm, it’s important to remember to fuel your body properly…
Celebrate Spring with Cheesy Breakfast Casseroles
I love family traditions. On Christmas morning, my mom always bakes a delicious, warm and cheesy breakfast casserole…
Building a Better Athlete: Bone Health with Dairy
Practice, preparation, and proper hydration are keys to achieving peak performance. A commonly overlooked component of athletic success…
Houston County High Launches New Smoothie Program
With the help of SUDIA’s “Smooth & Smart” program grant funds, Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia debuted its new smoothie pilot program…
"Gina On the Job" visits Rowlett family farm
Kentucky is home to nearly 700 dairy farms, producing more than 125 million gallons of milk a year…
Yogurt Smoothie and Parfait Success
York County School Division (YCSD) in Virginia was awarded a Fuel Up to Play 60 grant from the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc…
Yogurt Parfait Bars Power Breakfast Growth
In 2014, I was thrilled to come on board as wellness director for Beaufort County Schools in South Carolina…
Carolina Panthers Visit Red Cedar Elementary
Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano and outside linebacker Thomas Davis surprised kids at Red Cedar Elementary in Bluffton, South Carolina…
Dairy Helps Relieve Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
Achew! A thin yellow layer of pollen has started to cover everything around the Southeast and many are beginning to suffer from seasonal allergies…
BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK™ Challenge Underway
The Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. (SUDIA) is proud to announce the BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK™ 2017 Coaches Challenge contest…
Affordable Ways to Add Dairy to Your Day
I often get questions about how to eat healthy while not spending a lot of time or money to do so. The truth is, that when it comes to eating healthy…
Maintaining Muscle with Dairy
Spring fever is approaching and the warm weather inspires many of us to get fit for the summer. But getting your body in shape requires more than a fancy gym…
Dannon® Yogurt Recipe Contest
Heard Elementary School of Macon, Georgia, Carpenters Elementary School of Maryville, Tennessee, and Crestwood Intermediate School of Chesapeake, Virginia were among the grand-prize winners of…
Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee
The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee (TDPC) will meet March 24, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. (central time) in the Porter Building on the campus of Ellington Agricultural Center…
Beat Daylight Savings Fatigue
Daylight Savings is quickly approaching and as a parent, I fully commiserate with fellow parents about its arrival…
Join the 2017 Built with Chocolate Milk Challenge
Coaches: Are your athletes BUILT WITH CHOCOLATE MILK? Show us how for a chance to win one of five $1,000 grants to help fund athletic equipment,…
Put Your Best Fork Forward with Dairy
March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to eat healthier…
Skinny Louisiana Gumbo Nachos to Make for Mardi Gras
It’s carnival time! Mardi Gras is such a fun and festive time of year with extravagant Mardi Gras balls, parades galore, and delicious Louisiana cuisine…
Chocolate Milk for Hydration, Recovery, and Nutrition
Optimal performance begins with proper recovery, such as drinking chocolate milk for hydration. Every coach wants their athletes to perform at their highest levels on the field or court, as well as in the classroom. Flavored milk for recovery nutrition, such as low-fat chocolate milk, is a great option. Cow’s milk has been proven to rehydrate the body and quickly replace the carbohydrates lost after workouts and practice sessions. Student-athletes and coaches can immediately benefit from flavored milk's recovery properties after strenuous exercise by focusing on the three R’s: replenish, repair, and rehydrate!
School Breakfast Success Stories (2017)
hrough joint outreach and funding efforts with SUDIA and the Virginia No Kid Hungry program, JEJ Moore Middle School…