Imagine a diet that is protective and respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems. What foods would be included? What about one that is also culturally acceptable, accessible, economically fair, affordable, nutritionally adequate, safe, healthy, and all the while optimizing natural and human resources? Would dairy be on your list? If you said yes, you have been paying attention to our …
This summer heat calls for cold, refreshing treats, but what if you’re looking for something extra-special to make for a crowd that doesn’t require turning on the oven? Look no further than this list of no-bake desserts! Packed with nine-essential nutrients, like protein, calcium, and vitamin D, these dairylicious desserts are bound to be crowd-pleasers …
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 …
When I think of summer in New England, I think of ice cream, beaches, and…seafood! With its numerous seaports, seafood is a year-round staple of New England cuisine. But do you know what else is a local and sustainable food? Dairy! While many foods might be difficult to harvest during the winter months in New …
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 …
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 …