Making the Switch to Low-Fat Milk

Doctors and registered dietitians encourage drinking low-fat and fat-free milk because they have the same calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals as whole milk – except with less fat and fewer calories.

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Written on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Give the Gift of Milk This Holiday Season

There’s more than one reason Santa loves milk with his chocolate chip cookies. In addition to its great taste, low-fat and fat-free milk provide nine essential nutrients. This holiday season, serve your family the gift that keeps giving—nutrient-rich milk.

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Written on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Lactose Intolerance Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Dairy

Lactose intolerance is often mischaracterized as an allergy that generally requires completely avoiding dairy. However, lactose intolerance is actually the body’s inability to digest lactose (a natural sugar mainly found in dairy products) and it’s not an all-or-nothing condition.

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Written on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Florida Dairy Farmers’ Holiday Art Card Contest

Ten-year-old Liriette Schultzs from Kissimmee, Florida was chosen as the winner of Florida Dairy Farmers’ first-annual holiday art contest. More than 150 children around the state sent in their best interpretation of the contest theme: “Celebrating the Holidays on a Florida Dairy Farm.”

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Written on Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Five Thanksgiving Tips to be Thankful For

Thanksgiving is a time when people gather together and spend time with loved ones that they might not often see. This year, enjoy the holiday by making entertaining easier with these five time-saving tips.

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Written on Friday, November 4th, 2011

Fight Bac the Flu

Preparing for flu season is top of mind for moms this time of year. But the battle against annual germ warfare is not one that’s fought merely on hands, faces and in spaces between sneezes. Health experts say it begins with what you put in your body.

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Written on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Tips for a Healthier Halloween

Most children don’t get enough of the key vitamins and minerals they need each day, so teaching children to select nutrient-rich foods is more important than ever. That begins with creating healthier holidays, and I think we’d all agree Halloween is a great place to start!

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Written on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

All About Probiotics

Yogurt has long been associated with health because of the nutrients it provides. You also may have heard a lot of talk about probiotics in yogurt. But what exactly are they and what do they do?

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Written on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for us to celebrate the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries all around the world and runs from September 15 to October 15. Celebrate this Hispanic Heritage Month with a tall glass of nutritious Florida milk and try these healthy dairy recipes!

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Written on Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Find Time for Breakfast … It’s Worth It!

How many times have you heard that breakfast is the most important meal of day, yet you don’t have enough time in the morning to get everyone fed and where they need to be? No matter what age, children and adults need to eat a nutrient-rich breakfast to ensure that they feel and perform their best at work, school or play.

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Written on Monday, August 22nd, 2011