Did you know that the food you eat can have an impact on your mental health? Scientists have found an association between the brain and your digestive tract; they call it the gut-brain axis. The healthy bacteria in your gut may have a therapeutic effect on feelings of depression.   You have probably seen probiotic…

Did you know that parfait means “perfect” in French? However, French parfaits are a bit different than those here in America. Here parfaits are typically yogurt layered with fruit and some crunch, while in France the yogurt is a base with sugar, eggs, and cream topped with fruit.   Parfaits can be enjoyed at any…

Happy Frozen Yogurt week! Frozen yogurt just happens to be one of my favorite warm weather snacks for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that it’s delicious. But besides that, frozen yogurt can contains some important nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and protein!   5 Fun Facts about Froyo:   Frozen yogurt is…

Did you know that September is National Better Breakfast Month? I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! It not only sets the tone for the rest of your day, but it also promotes healthy blood sugar levels and overall metabolism. Unfortunately, breakfast is often the…

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…

When you were a child, you were probably told, “Breakfast is the MOST important meal of the day”, right? Well, I agree! Breakfast literally means “break-fast”. You sleep for 8-12 hours and by morning; your energy levels are low. Breakfast provides your body with the energy it needs to start your day! Why Breakfast?  …

The dairy industry has made many contributions to the world and to public health over the years, which is why every year we celebrate National Dairy Month in June.  Dairy Month began back in 1937 as National Milk Month, as a means to promote drinking milk and stabilize the dairy demand when there was a…

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…

  In this Issue: Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors to Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Your Health and Your Weight Beauty Foods Give Your Yogurt a Tweak and Go Greek Pink Power Smoothie Recipe News and Events Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I would like…

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…

National School Breakfast Week was celebrated this week.  If your kids are normally on the go in the morning and don’t have time to eat breakfast, help them to kick this habit to the curb in honor of National School Breakfast Week.   National School Breakfast Week was originally launched in 1989 to bring awareness to…

Here are some tasty and satisfying ideas for breakfast! Yogurt & Cereal Parfait: Mix vanilla or lemon low-fat yogurt with ¼ cup of nuts, fresh or dried fruit, and bran flakes in a cup or container. It’s perfect for home or for when you’re on the go! Ham & Egg Wrap: Slice a hard-boiled egg…