Dairy Diary
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Do You Dairy?
Dairy contains Vitamin D which works with calcium and phosphorus to provide optimal bone health. Allison Kreimeier discusses what that means for athletes.
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Vitamin D and Dairy
Vitamin D is essential for bone skeletal health. Allison Kreimeier discussed how emerging research is showing more and more important roles Vitamin D has in other functions of the body
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3 Meaningful Ways to Honor National Farmers Day
We are the reason dairy farmers get up at odd hours to feed and care for their animals, work year-round on the farm, and make sure we have an ample supply of fresh, local dairy. It is their life's passion and commitment.
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Hey, Athletes - Make Sure to Eat Lunch, Too!
Most athletes recognize the importance of eating breakfast, but lunch is equally as important. Sue James on how to balance the food choices to be adequately prepared for practice and workouts.
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5 Foods That’ll Make You Fall for Maple Pecan
When you think of autumn – do you think pumpkin spice lattes, cookies, milk, yogurt…well, everything? Well I do did. I think along with other Americans I may finally be pumpkin spiced out! Why be so basic?
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Pumpkin Spice Dairy for a More Basic Life
It’s okay to be basic. But why not add a little spice to your life? Pumpkin spice, to be exact. Your grocery aisle has a harvest overload of pumpkin anything-you’ve-ever-wanted.
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Eating on $4 Per Day – Can You Do It?
In the United States, nearly 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America. As a former grocery store dietitian, I often saw the subtle signs of food insecurity when customers would tell me they had to wait until the following month to
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Learn How Drinking Milk Keeps Seniors Moving
Whether you’re 7 or 77, drinking milk at any age is important for good health. Milk is a good source of vitamin D and calcium, which older adults tend to need more of, to maintain bone strength, preserve muscle strength, and prevent osteoporosis.
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Dairy: From Table to TV
We showed you milk in movies before the Oscars and now that the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards are here…it’s TV’s turn! This time though, we’re not just stopping with milk.
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Better Breakfast Month Recipes from Our Dietitian Friends
September is Better Breakfast Month – the perfect time to revamp your breakfast routine! Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can get you and your family on track to make better choices throughout the day and curb overeating at other meals.
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Flavored Milk: A Nutrient Powerhouse
The importance of milk in the American diet is firmly founded in nutrition science. In fact, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends three servings per day of dairy for ages nine years and older.
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Dairy Aisle Grows with New Products
I took a trip down the dairy aisle in all of the local grocery stores to find new trends and products for all my dairy loving friends. We know that dairy is undeniably a key ingredient to health at all ages and should be a staple in your grocery cart but
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Dairy Aisle Grows with New Products
I took a trip down the dairy aisle in all of the local grocery stores to find new trends and products for all my dairy loving friends. We know that dairy is undeniably a key ingredient to health at all ages and should be a staple in your grocery cart but
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The Impact of Dairy
I confess, milk is something I take for granted. It takes little effort to reach into the refrigerator and pull out milk, or to run to the store and pick up a fresh gallon. I never considered milk a luxury, until I spoke with the York family from Western
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Happy “Healthy” National Banana Split Day
Its Official! National Banana Split Day is quickly approaching this Friday, August 25th, as children young and old scream for ice cream. This classic dessert is over 100 years old from Latrobe, Pennsylvania which is the birthplace for this American classi
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Top Starbucks Drink Picks by this RD 2 Be and Barista
Along with being a college senior in a nutrition and dietetics program, I am also a part-time Barista at Starbucks. Through my 2-and-a-half-year tenure there and my nutrition classes, I have found the best drinks for health-conscious customers.
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Dairy Farmer, Registered Dietitian, AND Ironman!
Well folks it’s me here, your dairy farmer-dietitian…. and…. Ironman! After taking a few weeks to recover and absorb the feeling of being an IRONMAN, I wanted to recap my race day thoughts and reflections of this Ironman Lake Placid journey…
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Dietitians on a Dairy Farm
On June 24th, I joined a group of Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA) members as we spent the day at Fulper Family Farmstead in Lambertville, NJ. The group met in NYC to take a bus to NJ to tour the 107 year old family-run dairy farm, learn abou
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Thank You Mark Zuckerberg
Earlier this year Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Facebook, embarked on a challenge he dubbed “A Year of Travel“. The challenge: listen and learn about how more people live, work and think about the future. In 2017, he set out to visit 12 new place
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Cold Soups are Hot!
When it’s 95 degrees outside the last thing you want to do is turn your oven on! A great way to “beat the heat” is to find dishes that require little prep time and minimal stove top involvement. A tasty, nutritious (and often forgotten) dinner solution i
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High Time for Tri Time: Tapering for Success
Well folks, it’s about that time! Ironman Lake Placid is only days away and I’m experiencing every stage of race day jitters; anxiousness, nervousness, excitement and… the inevitable second-guessing of my life decisions.
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No Substitute for Real Dairy: Dairy Farmer Opinion
Nut, plant-based drinks aren’t a substitute for real dairy: Opinion