Why Milk is My Backbone

Why Milk is My Backbone

We are so proud of our New England Dairy & Food Council intern Elle Purrier who just returned from the U.S. Trials for the 3,000-meter steeplechase! Purrier is an undergraduate student at University of New Hampshire in the Nutrition and Wellness program. She is from Montgomery, Vermont where she grew up on her family’s dairy farm. She is this …

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Simple Sweet Scones from King Arthur Flour

Simple Sweet Scones from King Arthur Flour

King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont is the Disneyland of delicious treats for visitors looking for a yummy snack and bakers in the search of new skills or a tasty recipe. The Baking Education Center at King Arthur offers baking classes for all levels and ages where you can learn how to make everything from pasta to pie …

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Fall Festivities in Massachusetts

Fall Festivities in Massachusetts

One might think that as we enter fall, all the fun of summer will fade away, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! There is so much to see and do this fall and we are excited to support so many of these great local events.   Boston Local Food Festival, September 20th This …

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Give your Breakfast a Boost!

Give your Breakfast a Boost!

Looking for a way to power up your mornings with better nutrition? Milk may be just the boost your routine needs. By simply adding 8 ounces of milk to your breakfast, you’re giving your body the following nutrient punch to keep you going strong all day long: Calcium Potassium Phosphorus Protein Vitamin A Vitamin D …

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Lactose Intolerant? Don’t let it get you dairy-down!

Lactose Intolerant? Don’t let it get you dairy-down!

If you are living with lactose intolerance, you may be under the impression that you have to give up dairy altogether. Well, I have good news for you. This is a common misconception, and you certainly do not have to give up dairy! And that’s a good thing, because the Dietary Recommendations for Americans say …

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Success Starts with School Breakfast! (#SchoolBreakfast)

Success Starts with School Breakfast! (#SchoolBreakfast)

Happy National School Breakfast Week! School breakfast is an easy, affordable and accessible way to make a huge difference in the lives of kids. Research shows that eating a healthy breakfast at school can help students achieve higher test scores, better attention spans, better attendance at school, fewer visits to the school nurse, and fewer …

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