I cannot tell you how much milk we go through in a week. I would have to say at least 4-5 gallons a week. The kids, well, we all do, love milk! If you havent heard, June is Dairy Month and I have teamed up with the Midwest Dairy Council to help give you some healthy information about milk, the benefits of dairy, and how dairy products can benefit families – not only nutritionally, but for families who are on a budget.
DId you know:
- Milk packs nine essential nutrients at only 25 cents per glass. Many designer drinks, sodas and fruit drinks are high in calories and expensive, which won’t help one’s wallet or waistline.
- Though protein is one of the most expensive parts of the diet, dairy foods are one of the most economical sources of protein and calcium, both of which are important for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
- A one-ounce serving of hard cheese, like cheddar, contains 8 grams of protein, and an eight-ounce serving of yogurt provides nearly a third of your suggested daily calcium intake.
These are just a few of the facts from http://www.dairymakessense.com/. I found the website very helpful and full of information that I had no idea about! There are so many nutrition value tips, information, as well as a number of recipes. There are also shopping tips and a link to ask a registered dietitian any nutrition related questions.
How would you like to win a fun prize pack? There will be SIX (6) winners!
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- I am giving away SIX (6) prize packs that includes:
1) $25.00 HyVee Gift Cards
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- SIX (6) winners will each receive a prize pack that includes:
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Recipe booklets
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- 1) $25.00 HyVee Gift Cards
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- Contest ends on July 15, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
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I learned that a single serving of dairy contains nine key nutrients deemed essential to good health: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin. We go through ALOT of dairy products in our house; it’s great to know that nutritionally it’s a good idea.
It takes 3 cups of cooked broccoli to equal the calcium in 1 cup of milk, which has me a bit concerned because my daughter is lactose intolerant and we just CANNOT eat that much broccoli!
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I learned to my amazement that milk reduces high blood pressure and reduces the risk of certain cancers.
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I learned that Milk delivers nine essential nutrients while sodas only contain empty calories.
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Dairy products provide four of the seven nutrients that Americans miss the most. Thats pretty awesome when you think about it. We drink a ton of milk in our family with 6 of us we easily go through 5litres of milk easily a day.
I learned that the economic downturn has impacted the nation’s dairy farms in a dramatic way. In the first few months of 2009, the price farmers receive for milk declined by about 50%. Today, it costs dairy farmers almost twice as much to produce a gallon of milk as they are getting paid.
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I learned that the average cost of a serving of milk is only $0.25.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend at least three servings of dairy each day.
I learned that just 1 oz. of cheddar has as much protein as a hot dog; who knew!
I learned that it takes 3 cups of cooked broccoli to equal the calcium in 1 cup of milk.
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I learnt that Research shows that calcium might also help reduce high blood pressure!
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The U.S government’s dietary guidelines for Americans recommends three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt every day.
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Research shows that calcium might also help:
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An ounce of hard cheese (like cheddar) contains 8 grams of protein
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I had no idea cheese had so much protein. I try to eat protein within 45 minutes of a work out, now I know that I can grab a cube or two of cheese!
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One 8-ounce serving of yogurt contains nearly half of your daily calcium needs.
I learned that research shows that calcium might help:
Reduce high blood pressure
Reduce the risk of certain cancers
Maintain a healthy weight
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I learned It takes 3 cups of cooked broccoli to equal the calcium in 1 cup of milk.
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The vitamin D in milk helps the body absorb calcium which helps control the demineralization of bone.
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Why is dairy so important to the average person’s diet?
Dairy products provide four of the seven nutrients Americans are missing the most, including calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin A. Additionally, calcium does more than just protect bones. Research shows that calcium might also help:
Reduce high blood pressure
Reduce the risk of certain cancers
Maintain a healthy weight