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Survey: Healthcare Professionals are Most Trusted Source on Dairy

88% of survey takers say that doctors or healthcare professionals are a trustworthy source of information about the healthfulness of dairy; similarly, 84% say this about registered dietitians or nutritionists.

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Dairy For Your Growing Family

Proper nutrition at every age includes dairy. Read on for detail on your stage in life.

Navigating Dairy in Latine Diets

There’s a lot of talk about real milk and dairy products in Latine diets lately. Is it healthy? What type is best? How does it fit into my food culture? Registered dietitian Krista Linares created this handout to answer your questions and give inspiration on how to authentically enjoy real California dairy.

Where Food Comes From, Spotlight on California Dairy

Pro sports dietitian Jordan Mazur stars in a travel vlog about dairy as a farm-to-table functional food.

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Is cheese good for you? Science says yes.

Cheese has long been misunderstood from a health perspective. This scientific round-up explains that your favorite cheese can be part of a healthy diet.

Make Your Milk Last Longer

Check out this article from Reader’s Digest to learn how to make your milk last longer and cut dairy food waste.

REAL DAIRY: IMPROVING BRAIN HEALTH WITH AGE

A new study found that drinking 3 cups of real milk per day may help protect against damage in the brain as we age.

REAL MILK, DIETITIAN APPROVED

Check out what these 3 registered dietitians have to say about the 4 surprising health benefits when you drink real milk.

REAL MILK: THE PRO ATHLETE’S LONG-TIME FRIEND

Check out this article from Sports Illustrated that shows how professional athletes have been turning to real milk for years to grow big, strong, and recover fast.

Real milk is really good

Real milk doesn’t just taste good, it’s good for you, too. It’s filled with nutrients your body needs to maintain bone, muscle, and immune system health.

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Yogurt gives bodies a leg up

Do your body a favor. Yogurt is a simple and delicious source of zinc, which helps support your immune system, and protein and calcium, which help build and repair muscle tissue and maintain strong bones.

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Get your cheese on

Cheese isn’t just a treat; it also has nutrients your body needs. Those nutrients help build and maintain strong bones and teeth, plus it provides protein for your body to use as fuel.

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Real Milk vs. Alternatives

When it comes to nutrition, there’s still nothing better than natural dairy milk, which is rich in vitamin A, vitamin D, nine essential nutrients and high-quality protein. See how milk compares with the alternatives.

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Hearts Love Dairy

Heart health never tasted so good. In fact, it takes a lot like delicious milk, cheese and yogurt. An extensive body of research indicates that consuming dairy foods is associated with multiple health benefits. In fact, dairy consumption has been associated with improved measures of vascular health including lower BP and reduced arterial stiffness.

Put More Strong Inside Your Diet

Upping your protein intake to maintain energy and lose weight? Foods enhanced with high-performance proteins sourced from milk like whey, milk protein concentrates, and isolates, or casein, outperform other protein options. What’s your Strong Inside?

Dairy Does It Better

A new study by the University of Illinois finds that dairy is a high-quality source of protein for children older than six months, and scored consistently higher than soy protein sources.

There’s More To Dairy

Dairy products don’t just taste good, they do good, too. There are many health benefits to consuming dairy products and studies show that drinking milk and eating yogurt can reduce overall loss of bone.

Skip The Skim

Emerging research suggests there are numerous benefits to choosing full-fat milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream. These include lower risk of diabetes, a healthier heart and digestive system and even easier weight loss.

Protein Like A Pro

Dairy foods like milk, cheese and yogurt have large amounts of high-quality protein and contribute approximately one-fifth of the protein in the American diet. Plus, dairy boasts numerous other benefits. Milk, for example, is the top food source of calcium, vitamin D and potassium, essential nutrients in diets of both children and adults.

The Beautiful Benefits Of Butter

We already know that consumption of milk, cheese and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, new studies have found that butter consumption is associated with a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes as well as other benefits. That’s a great reason to butter up!

Facts On Dairy From The Pros

Dairy may support immunity, reduce chronic inflammation and benefit overall health. Learn how from a pro football Athletic Trainer and Dietitian. Fact: Lactose-sensitive athletes can still get the performance and recovery benefits of real dairy food.

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