For the Love of Cheese—Pizza

For the Love of Cheese—Pizza

When it’s time to celebrate, kick back, or just enjoy friends and family, pizza is the life of the party.  But the star of a slice of pizza is the cheese.  Creamy, salty, warm, and stretchy each cheesy bite brings a smile to everyone’s face.  According to Statista, there were 75,243 pizza restaurants in the …

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Big Dairy Farms are still Family Farms

Big Dairy Farms are still Family Farms

Tall, green corn stalks reach up towards the clear, blue sky, trying to soak up every last ray of sunshine, as Tim and Steve Kayhart walk down the aisle of their free-stall cow barn.  On this warm, sunny day, the fans in the barn whir – blowing fresh air on the herd of 1,000 Holstein …

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Road Trip Snack Guide

Road Trip Snack Guide

Family road trips are memory making moments! But be sure they are happy memories by minimizing melt downs with your back-seat passengers. As a dietitian, I have always focused on food to help keep my family on an even keel during a road trip (considering we were going to spend so much time in a …

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More Cheese, Please!

More Cheese, Please!

Cheese often gets a bad rap these days for its fat and salt content, but with a little planning, there are many ways you can enjoy it without feeling guilty. Like milk, cheese offers a variety of nutrients that our body depends on for proper functioning. For example, minerals such as phosphorous and calcium in …

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Putting the MOO back in SMOOthie: Simple Recipes!

Putting the MOO back in SMOOthie: Simple Recipes!

It’s hot! You don’t want to turn on the oven and need a quick, healthy meal.  Open your fridge and freezer, and you’ll likely have everything you need to get a nutrient-packed snack or meal in a glass in minutes. Delicious, nutritious cow’s milk provides a powerful package of nine essential nutrients, including protein, calcium …

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