Blogs

Tailgating with Dairy

Posted by Susan Allen, M. Ed.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Tailgating parties involve friends, fun and favorite football foods. Most of the foods we enjoy on game day include dairy, and for good reason; dairy is a fan favorite. Not only that, but milk, cheese and yogurt are high in

Tags: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Recipes

Meal Planning Made Easy for Student Athletes

Posted by Brittney Bearden, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Proper and consistent fueling is important for high performance, as an athlete and as a student. Every meal is an opportunity to provide the energy and nutrients your body needs, plus it gives you an edge over athletes who don’t focus on nutrition.

Tags: Sports Nutrition, MyPlate, Nutrition

New Research: Chocolate Milk vs. Regular Sports Drink

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Ever wonder if your kids are getting the nutrients they need – especially after a workout, practice or game? There’s some compelling new research out about how chocolate milk affects high school athletes, compared to regular sports drinks.

Tags: Sports Nutrition, Kids Health, Nutrition

Building Healthy Habits for Life

Posted by Travis Frederick

Friday, August 11, 2017

As a kid growing up in Wisconsin, I drank a ton of milk. I also loved eating cereal for breakfast---I would eat two bowls, and I especially loved to drink the milk at the bottom of the bowl. So it’s safe to say I grew up knowing the importance of starting my day with a healthy breakfast.

Tags: Sports Nutrition, Nutrition