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An A+ Plan for Back to School Lunches
School is back in session, and if your kids pack a lunch, you’ll be making lots of lunches between now and May! Keep lunch healthy and interesting without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen with these fun and creative ideas.
Check Out These University Dairies Across the Southeast
Last week we shared the experience of Virginia Tech students working on the school’s dairy farm. Today we share the answers of students from other universities excited to share their experiences working on their university's dairy.
Delicious Wins at NCRLA Chef Showdown 2024
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) hosted its eighth Chef Showdown on August 26, 2024. Here are the winners for this year.
Feeding Toddlers with Confidence
Toddlerhood is a rollercoaster ride of a season for parents and children, but like every season... it will pass! Children’s preferences for how a food tastes, looks, and is presented are all formed during this stage.
2024 NCRLA Chef Showdown Undeniably Dairy Awards Announced
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is hosting its eighth Chef Showdown on August 26, 2024. Leading up to the final competition, four “Undeniably Dairy Awards” presented by The Dairy Alliance are awarded to those who showcased the best use of dairy products.
Check Out Southeast University Dairies Like Virginia Tech
We asked Virginia Tech (VT) graduate students to share their experiences on the university's dairy. Here is what four students had to share.
How Dairy Foods Can Support Postpartum Moms
Consuming nutritionally dense foods with the necessary vitamins and minerals can encourage the healthy brain and muscular development of the baby while also replenishing the depleted nutrient stores of the mother.
How to Make Homemade Smoothie Pops
Beat the heat with our homemade smoothie pops! Made with love and packed with nutrients, these frozen treats are a delicious way to cool down.
Why Should Expectant Mothers Eat Dairy Products?
The American Academy of Pediatrics highlights 14 essential nutrients that influence early brain development. Remarkably, dairy products supply 7 of these nutrients, including iodine, vitamin B12, and choline. Here’s how these nutrients benefit your baby and simple ways to include them in your diet.
Make Delicious Breakfast Protein Smoothies Using Milk
Start your day with delicious breakfast smoothies from The Dairy Alliance.
How to Make the Viral Cottage Cheese Queso Right Now
Cottage cheese makes queso easy to serve with the added goodness of cottage cheese. At 14 grams of protein per half-cup serving, cottage cheese is a rich source of high-quality protein! It’s also great for those seeking the benefits of dairy with less lactose.
How to Prepare for Back-to-School: Hydrate with Dairy Milk
The back-to-school list is long enough before you consider routines for the rest of the school year. Take some of the stress off of back to school. This year, power your child’s performance and hydrate with real milk readily available at home and at school.
Black American Health Series: Dairy for Fetal Development & Lactation
Learn the role dairy plays throughout the lifespan and how it helps to address health disparities for Black Americans beginning with pregnancy, fetal development, and lactation. Adequate nutrition is particularly important during this time as this is a lifespan stage where rapid development is taking place, setting the stage for future health implications.
See Dairy Differently With the Dorns of Hickory Hill
The dairy industry aims to achieve a positive environmental footprint as it nourishes Americans through diverse practices, innovative technologies, and solutions. Run by the Dorn family, Hickory Hill Milk in Edgefield, South Carolina, strives towards sustainable practices that benefit the community.
Celebrate Ice Cream With These 5 Homemade Flavors
Enjoy your favorite flavors and discover new flavors to love all year long through unique ingredients like cottage cheese, unusual flavors like blueberry and gingersnaps, or fun add-ins like candy. Celebrate the last day of National Ice Cream Month with these 5 tasty homemade ice cream flavors!
A Guilt-Free Guide to Ice Cream
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with The Dairy Alliance! Discover delicious ice cream recipes, tips, and more. Indulge in the sweetest treats this summer!
Dairy Farmers Celebrate Ice Cream One Scoop at a Time
July is National Ice Cream Month, and dairy farmers sure do love to celebrate every moment of it! It takes 3 gallons of milk to produce 1 gallon of ice cream, meaning each cow on family-owned dairy farms can produce on average 2-3 gallons of ice cream per day!
Get Creative With Smoothie Bowls
• Discover delicious smoothie bowls recipes at The Dairy Alliance. Start your day with a nutritious and refreshing smoothie bowl.
How to Exercise in Extreme Heat and Maintain Performance
Stay cool and safe during extreme heat with these tips on how to exercise in extreme heat from The Dairy Alliance.
Stay Cool and Hydrated This Summer With Fruity Froyo
Discover the perfect way to hydrate this summer with froyo from The Dairy Alliance. Froyo is a great way to add more dairy to your day and hydrate all summer long. Try these three easy but delicious frozen yogurt recipes to keep you cool while the weather gets warm.