Did you know it takes 12 pounds of milk to produce just 1 gallon of ice cream? That’s a whole lot of dairy! From ice cream to cheese and all the dairy in-between, milk is found in many of America’s favorite foods. Grab a cone of your favorite frozen custard this June for National Dairy…

Can you name a food that can be used in smoothies, cereals, and coffee? If you were thinking milk, you are right! This nutritious beverage is celebrated all month long for National Dairy Month.   National Dairy Month began in 1939 as a way to encourage families to drink more milk. Grocers across the nation…

Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? You may be familiar with some of the health benefits associated with dairy from the abundant advertisements in the media. Dairy milk is filled with important proteins, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and niacin. These nutrients provide several health benefits.  …

Did you know that nearly 32 million Americans have some sort of food allergy? Food allergies can be very dangerous, they are different from food intolerances because they involve an immune response that can be life-threatening.   May is National Food Allergy Awareness Month, and this week of May 10th through May 15th is Awareness…

The foods that you eat can have a significant impact on your health. Most chronic illnesses can even be managed with a proper diet – think diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.   Osteoporosis is another chronic illness that diet and exercise can have a signifiant impact on. Every October 20th, World Osteoporosis Dayis observed to…

Did you know that June is National Dairy Month?  Whether you’re eating cheese, ice cream, yogurt or drinking milk in your morning coffee, dairy products are one of the largest food groups in the American diet!   Unfortunately, dairy has gotten some negative press over the past few years because many fad diets claim it’s…

June is known for many things such as the beginning of summer, end of school, and warm weather.  It’s also National Dairy Month, so we can add building strong bones and teeth to the last of why June is so great!   Dairy Month began back in 1937 as National Milk Month, as a means…

Bend Over Backwards for Milk!   One of the health highlights of May is that it is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month. It is estimated that 10 to 54 million Americans have osteoporosis, with 80% of cases being women.   Bones are living, growing tissue and osteoporosis occurs when there is bone loss or too little…

Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week is a global event that focuses on musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis and trauma.  During the week of October 12th -October 20th, individuals and organizations worldwide organize events and projects to bring awareness to ways to prevent, manage and deal with these disorders.   These conditions…

June is known for many things such as the beginning of summer, the end of school and warm weather, but strong teeth and bones?  Well, we can now add this to our list of why June is so great because it is also known as National Dairy Month!  Dairy is essential because it provides us…

Food Serving Size IU Salmon, canned, solids + bones 3 ½ oz. 360 Sardines, canned, solids + bones 1 ¾ oz. 250 Milk, non-fat 1 cup 98 Milk, 1%, 2% 1 cup 98 Margarine, fortified 1 Tb. 60 Fortified, ready-to-eat cereals 1 oz. 40