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10 Low-Lactose Recipes Anyone Can Enjoy

Thursday, May 18, 2017

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with lactose intolerance, and you’re afraid you’ll have to say goodbye to your favorite ooey-gooey, creamy fave milk, as well as cheese and yogurt, rest assured!

Tags: Lactose Intolerance

Chia Seeds: Why They’re Great and How to Eat Them

Posted by Holly Herrington, MS, RD, LDN, CDE

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Chia seeds? What are those about? I’ll admit it: I love chia seeds! That may be why I was asked to write about this little nutrition powerhouse that is oh so yummy and oh so GOOD for you!

Tags: Heart Health, Protein

A Dietitian Shares 7 Benefits of Cheese

Posted by Sarah Ryan, MS, RDN, LD

Thursday, May 4, 2017

There’s something wonderful about cheese. Alone or with other dishes, cheese often makes an appearance on my plate. As a dietitian, I love cheese’s powerful nutrient package. As a foodie, I love the versatility and variety of cheese.

Tags: Lactose Intolerance, Bone Health, Heart Health

If you love pizza, you need this June Dairy Month contest

Posted by Kaci McClatchy Creel

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Pizza is one of America’s favorite comfort foods, and you could make #DairyAMAZING brick-oven style pizza IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME if you win this easy-to-enter #PizzaTag contest.

Tags: Fun

5 Ideas to Spice Up Your Grilled Cheese

Posted by Sarah Ryan, MS, RDN, LD

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Ah, the grilled cheese – something every kitchen newbie or pro can whip together in no time at all, plus it’s a meal the whole family can agree on. Here’s a little bit about the nutrition in a grilled cheese:

Tags: Cooking with Kids, Recipes

Cottage Cheese: Bring It Back to Your Fridge

Posted by Katie McKee, MCN, RDN, LD

Thursday, April 6, 2017

It’s simple. It’s delicious. It’s versatile. Cottage cheese is in line to be the next big thing. With benefits for your bones, your taste buds and your wallet, cottage cheese just might become your new favorite ingredient.

Tags: Bone Health, Heart Health, Diet, Recipes

Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathoner Javier Vilchis on Chocolate Milk

Posted by Gretchen Crichton

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Approximately 8,000 athletes descended on the Lawn at Reunion in Dallas for the annual Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon on March 19, 2017. It was an unseasonably warm day and marathon runners knew they had their work cut out for them.

Tags: Sports Nutrition, Protein, Nutrition

6 Steps to Making Your Own Yogurt

Posted by Holly Herrington, MS, RD, LDN, CDE

Friday, March 31, 2017

Yogurt is all the rage right now, and for good reason. Not only is it delicious and versatile, it has all kinds of health benefits:

Tags: Cooking with Kids, Recipes

3 Reasons to Keep Chocolate Milk in Schools

Posted by Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Got chocolate milk? A popular choice among both children and adults, the beverage is not only yummy but also good for you. All milk, flavored or not, has the same unique combination of essential nutrients.

Tags: Hunger, Kids Health, Nutrition

VIDEO: Why Do Kids Need Milk?

Posted by Kirsten Bennett, Ph.D., RDN, LD

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Kids tend to be picky eaters, so it can be difficult to make sure they get all the nutrients they need – not only to keep them fueled throughout the day, but to build their growing bodies.

Tags: Bone Health, Kids Health, Nutrition

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