Diet

Yogurt can be found in a variety of dishes and is enjoyed by cultures all over the world. Why? Yogurt is delicious, versatile, packed with nutrients, and has many health benefits. It’s even easy to make. Trying to eat healthier? Greek yogurt makes a nutrient-rich substitute for higher-fat ingredients and is packed with high-quality protein to help fuel you for all of the summer activities.

Here are some creative tips and tricks to incorporate yogurt into your diet that are quick, easy, and delicious:

Butter. One of my secrets in the kitchen and one of the secrets of chefs worldwide. It’s high smoke point, creamy texture and hint of delicious flavor make it the go-to ingredient for many different dishes.

Using your freezer is one of the best ways to save money and reduce food waste. It’s also a great way to store meals and smoothie ingredients you prep in advance.

But can you freeze dairy foods? What’s the best way to preserve their taste?

Each dairy product is a bit different:

Milk

The end of the school year is upon us, and that means that many of us are very busy with our kiddos’ spring sports and end-of-year events and gatherings. If getting family-friendly meals on the table is a struggle, let the slow cooker do the work for you with this marvelous roundup of some of the best dairy-centric slow cooker recipes.

Ladies, many of us know that dairy is crucial for bone building and maintaining our bones throughout our lifetime. Women are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis and broken bones. As an orthopedic surgeon, I know that good nutrition plays a key role in a healthy body, specifically strong bones. Prevention, detection and treatment can help you beat the odds.

Four student teams from around the Dallas region gathered at the Fuel Up Training Table at The Star in Frisco for the Taste of the Cowboys Challenge. As the official nutrition partner of the Dallas Cowboys, we teamed up with the Dallas Cowboys and Legends Hospitality to host an epic Iron Chef-style culinary challenge to support the North Texas Food Bank.

“Anti-inflammatory” diets are everywhere – a trend likely fueling the nearly 20 million Google search results on the topic. Consumers are getting a lot of confusing information when it comes to food and inflammation. That confusion could be cutting entire food groups from the diet. We wanted to see what the science says when it comes to dairy foods and inflammation.

When you walk into the grocery store, what type of milk do you reach for? Is it whole milk? Skim? 2%? If you haven’t chosen whole milk in the past, you might want to consider it the next time you’re reaching into the dairy case.

Pizza is one of the most loved foods in the U.S. – but did you know it can be healthy too?

If you start with a whole-wheat crust, use low-fat mozzarella cheese and choose vegetable, fruit and/or lean proteins for toppings, it can include all five food groups recommended by MyPlate. We say the more healthy toppings, the better!

You’ve probably heard it said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Yet, over 30 million Americans skip it each day. One of the top excuses for skipping this morning meal is lack of time.