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Spring Forward Your Diet for Better Sleep
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…
Mardi Gras: It's Called Fat Tuesday for a Reason
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…
A Game Plan for Lactose Intolerance
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…
Café Au Lait: A Dairy Good Nutrition Boost
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…
A Valentine’s Day for the Heart
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…
Three Ways to Celebrate Singles Awareness Day
With February comes the best day of the year—Singles Awareness Day! It might sound strange, but what is there to hate about this day? On February 15, the ads for flower deliveries…
Avoid Diet Disasters for Future Health
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…
February is for Love and Heart Health!
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…
Dairy Foods and Cardiovascular Health
Within the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, three healthy eating styles are recommended: MyPlate, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Mediterranean…
Winning Game Day Menu
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…
Three Ways to Celebrate National Oatmeal Month
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…
Fermented Milk: The Blessings of Buttermilk
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…
Top 5 Superfoods to Eat in 2019
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…
Dairy Delicious Eggless Eggnog
The first image that comes to mind when I think of the traditional holiday eggnog is Uncle Eddy drinking from his moose cup in the comedy, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation…
3 Easy Dessert Recipes for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us! That means family time, gifts, food– and lots of it. But that also means spending a lot of time preparing copious amounts of food. Try these three easy dessert…
Fall into Pumpkin
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…
5 Quick One-Dish Recipes for the Holidays
We’re well on our way to the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us, it’s also the busiest time of year. The kids are taking exams in school, winter sports are starting and big family gatherings…
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice!
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 Benefits and Protein Explained
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.
Celebrate Greek Yogurt Day with Pumpkin Bread
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…