Food and Recipe Tips

It is recommended that people 9 years and older consume 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy every day. However, on average, people are consuming only about 2 servings of dairy a day. Here are 30 ways to incorporate more dairy into your diet.

Enjoy 3 servings of milk, cheese or yogurt for stronger bones and to stave off the afternoon slump! Help your kids get on their way to three servings of dairy every day by serving one of these snacks as they arrive home from school or on their way to after-school activities.

Research indicates that children as young as four and five years old are beginning to develop food habits that will last into their adult years. Willingness to taste new foods at these early ages is key to building a healthy diet.

Dairy foods like milk, cheese and yogurt provide your body with the calcium it needs to make strong bones. Not eating enough calcium is a concern for the whole family. If you are not eating the recommended amount as the parent, then your child may not be getting enough either, which may increase risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis.

Retailers can help spread the word about Dairy Makes Sense through their print or electronic newsletters, customer e-mails or blogs. Customize it to meet your needs to help raise awareness of dairy’s value and help drive dairy sales.

Here are some quick and tasty snacks that will score points with your sports star!

Here are some quick and tasty snacks that will score points with your sports star!

The Dairy Group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soymilk. They provide calcium, vitamin D, potassium, protein, and other nutrients needed for good health throughout life. Choices should be lowfat or fat-free—to cut calories and saturated fat.

Many health authorities agree that low-fat and fat-free milk and milk products are an important and practical source of key nutrients for all people – including those who are lactose intolerant.

Midwest Dairy Council registered dietitian, Carolyn Hudson, takes you through the D-A-I-R-Y building blocks for enjoying milk, cheese, and yogurt as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Eating the nutrient-rich way means getting the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients – but not too many calories – from foods.

Streamline meal planning and shopping from the five food groups for a variety of nutrients.