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Clean Eating and Milk
“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…
Cottage Cheese is Cool Again
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…
Power Your Performance with Protein-Packed Dairy
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…
We All Scream for GELATO!
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…
Don’t Ditch Dairy When You Travel
Traveling this summer and don’t want to unravel your healthy diet? Whether you are traveling by plane, train, or car, quick-stop dining can be healthy and economical…
Celebrate Independence with Yogurt Parfait Cones
Welcome to summer! One of my favorite things about summer is all of the colorful, seasonal fruit. I especially love berries. Fresh berries can make any dish feel fancy without much work…
My First Time on a Dairy Farm
When I first learned I would be visiting Glo-Crest Dairy Farm, I had no idea what to expect because I had never been on a dairy farm before. Part city slicker, part suburbanite…
Five Great Health Benefits of Dairy
Dairy foods provide amazing taste along with a ton of nutrition. Research is shedding light on new areas of health and wellness that dairy foods provide each day. Here are five great health benefits…
The Top Five Reasons to Eat Yogurt
According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we’re consistently falling short on our intake of vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. Nutrition research shows…
Celebrate Men’s Health and Dairy
There’s a lot to celebrate in June. This month is National Dairy Month, a time to honor our nation’s hardworking dairy farm families for the wholesome milk and dairy foods…
7 Dairy Cow Fun Facts: Why are Dairy Cattle Special?
Very few consumers have ever visited a dairy farm, so our dairy farmers get a lot of questions about dairy cow facts. For example, people inquire about…
SUDIA Celebrates Hapeville Summer Meals Kickoff
On June 8, Southeast Dairy Association (that supports many of our local farmers) joined the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Department of Education…
3 Surprising Dairy Health Facts
Perhaps you know about the bone-building power of dairy, but there are other dairy facts you may not have heard about. Dairy foods are sought out not only…
The Farm: Where Your Dairy Products Come From
Growing up in the suburban Washington, DC area, I rarely had the chance to see a farm. But now, as a registered dietitian, I recognize how important…
Tennessee School District Hosts Summer Meals
The Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. (SUDIA) and Fuel Up to Play 60 will join the Trenton Special School District in hosting a kickoff for its…
Make Your Burger Better with Dairy
National Hamburger Day is May 28. The average American eats three hamburgers per week, according to mindbodygreen.com …
Dairy May Lower Obesity, Promote Stronger Bones
We hear about childhood obesity everywhere we turn. This is because childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Dairy
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to get together, enjoy the warmer weather and celebrate with family and friends…
Top 10 Food Sources of Calcium
There are a variety of foods that contain calcium—a mineral essential for bone health—but the best sources of naturally occurring calcium are dairy foods….
Talking Dairy Nutrition with Your Children
As a registered dietitian, I try to lead by example with the foods I offer my children. April 27 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day…