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Trendy Dairy Drinks

New food and beverage products are added to grocery store shelves constantly. In 2016 alone, over 21,000 new items were introduced into retail outlets. Data...

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School Meal Guidelines: What’s Changed?

Significant interim changes to the school meal program guidelines were announced for the 2017-2018 school year.

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School Gardens Help Students Grow, in all the Best Ways

In schoolyards across the country, something wonderful is happening. Students, teachers, parents, and members of the community are coming together to build school gardens. While...

Fermented Yogurt, Kefir, Skyr & More: A Guide Through Fermented Dairy

If you frequent the dairy aisle for more than just milk and cheese, you’ve likely seen numerous options of yogurt and fermented dairy products. Most may...

Lactose-Free Diet: Dairy Product Lactose Charts & Recipe Hacks

Lactose intolerance is when the body doesn’t produce enough of the lactase enzyme. Lactose intolerance is different than a dairy allergy and you can usually...

Can Ice Cream Really be for Breakfast?

Did you hear about the study that claimed eating ice cream for breakfast makes you smarter?

Why a Post-Exercise Smoothie Works

Whether it’s exercising in the heat or a high-intensity workout, my stomach doesn’t feel too great after exercising.

What Milk To Drink After A Workout: Chocolate Milk vs. White Milk

Dietitians working in sports nutrition know that chocolate milk has an optimal ratio of carbohydrate to protein.

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The Power of Probiotics

Normally, the kitchen isn’t a place you would want to invite bacteria into. But some bacteria are important for fermentation that creates delicious foods like...

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