Dairy Diary

Hydration Nation

Just a quick recap for new readers/followers that are not familiar with my audacious adventure, I’m a dairy farmer and dietitian training for Ironman Lake Placid in July 2017 (that’s a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run triathlon).

Celebrate #WorldMilkDay !

#WorldMilkDay was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food. It has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001.

The Day Dairy Fat Stopped Me in My Tracks

The conventional wisdom around fat is changing. Why keep dairy fat in your diet?

Dairy Farmers Focus on Cow Care and Milk Quality Result in Wholesome Milk

Dairy farmers are experts at cow care, land preservation and dairy foods. Dairy farmer Louie Diamond shared this expertise when he spoke with members of the Rotary Club of Point Marion about his family’s dairy farm.

Planning for Ironman Success

Dairy farmer and dietitian is planning for Ironman success. Follow her journey with her latest blog post on making a plan... and how to stick with it!

Milk: It does a college student's body good!

Getting enough milk? Students who don’t consume milk foods daily could face both short and long-term health consequences.

The Power of Processing

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is a 108,000 square-foot milk-processing facility in Auburn, NY. Each day, 2.3 million pounds of milk comes through this facility.

5 Diet Tips that Actually Work

Registered dietitians Stephanie Cundith and Heidi Wells share 5 diet tips that actually work.

Favorite Breakfast Dairy Pairings Around the World

Breakfast with anything dairy is how I like to fuel up for my travel adventures. Here's my list of favorite breakfast dairy pairings.

Snack Time Sanity

Registered dietitian, Michelle Barber shares her three favorite snacking tips for toddlers.

Lactose Intolerance Facts: Can I Still Drink Dairy?

Even with lactose intolerance, it is possible to keep enjoying nutritious dairy. Get facts to your most frequently asked questions about this condition.

Fueling Young Athletes: A Sneak Peek

A sneak peek into Heather Mangieri's new book, Fueling Young Athletes. The book has four parts; building a champion, sports nutrition, creating your personal plan and recipes.

Make Your Own Yogurt

Ever wonder how to make your own yogurt? Making yogurt requires only a few ingredients. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on DIY yogurt.

Ironman Nutrition: It’s All About The Food

Curious about ironman nutrition and meal prep? Iron athlete, Abbey Copenhaver, shares her secrets to shopping, prepping, and nutrition with a fridge tour.

From Dancer to Dietitian

Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who translate nutritional science into practical solutions for healthy living. Meet our Registered Dietitians on staff.

10 Best Milk Movie Moments

The unofficial list of the best milk movie scenes. 10) The Big Lebowski 9) Home Alone.... Check out the full list of milk movie moments.

2017 New York State Dairy Princess is Crowned

Sarah Rohe from Onondaga County is the 2017 New York Dairy Princess. Alternate Dairy Princess Sydney Parkin. 2nd Alternate Dairy Princess Grace Harrigan

Food Safety: 5 Ways Dairy is Kept Safe

Food safety is top priority for farmers and milk lovers alike. What steps help ensure milk's safety from farm to table? Here are 5 steps from farm to fridge

Are you social media savy? Social media agvocates saught for DairyFAN

Are you social media savy? DairyFAN helps dairy farmers and AGvocates tell their stories through social media. Visit DairyFAN to learn how.

The common confusion between Sell By and Use by

Dairy Farmer and Future Ironman

Follow along as dairy farmer and amateur athlete, Abbey, prepares for her first ironman competition in Lake Placid New York with chocolate milk. Go Abbey!

Tina’s Garlic Curry Chicken Breasts with Greek Yogurt Sauce

Curry Chicken with greek yogurt sauce recipe from the 2017 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Learn how to make this easy, low-fat dish.

Introducing Dairy to Your Baby

The top 4 ways to introduce dairy to your baby as they transition to solid foods - including yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese and whole fat milk.

Top 5 Dairy Food Trends to Watch in 2017

The top 5 dairy food trends to keep on your radar in 2017 and beyond - featuring Greek yogurt, custard, beets, and sustainable nutrition options.