Nutrition

When it comes to resolutions, the new year is an exciting time – especially in regard to our health. Through a balanced eating pattern, there are endless ways to achieve our wellness goals. But there are also endless voices promoting the perceived benefits of diets that embrace some foods and limit (or eliminate) others. As many of us focus on our goal to eat healthier, trendy diets may seem more enticing than developing lifelong, healthful eating habits. One diet that continues to gain a following is the ketogenic diet.

Food has become more than nourishment – it reflects our beliefs about sustainability, our feelings and memories. With the average person being three generations removed from the farm, it’s not surprising that there’s growing interest in the farm to table movement. I’d like to invite you to learn more about the story of dairy from the farm to your table. We’ll be exploring each step of the process, and I welcome your questions as you take this journey.

I just got back from the land of cheese – The Netherlands! My entire visit was dairy heaven. We went to a dairy farm that made their own cheeses, the Amsterdam Cheese Museum, and took several cheese and wine pairing classes. I thought I knew everything about cheese, but the Dutch take everything to the next level.

On and off the field, dairy delivers. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, dairy foods provide carbohydrates needed for energy, electrolytes for fluid balance, and calcium and vitamin D for strong bones. Dairy’s high-quality protein is crucial in rebuilding muscle.

You know milk is an important part of a healthy diet because of its irreplaceable nutrient package, but how do you keep it safe at home or on the go? It is important for milk to always be stored at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for safety and taste, but how do you ensure that? Read our tips below.

At Home

Mornings are always hectic and making sure everyone in the house is dressed and fueled for the day, with a healthy and nutritious breakfast, can be a challenge! School breakfast provides a solution to help make mornings a little less hectic, while meeting high nutrition standards and improving students’ learning experiences.

Getting ahead of snack attacks are a must for any game day watch party. With a little prep beforehand, these snack board ideas are designed to keep you focused on your team’s hopeful victory. Just pull them out of the fridge, serve and cheer on!

1. Cheese and Crackers

   Simplicity with room to be adventurous, this is a healthy combo that keeps you satisfied and energized while the game is on. Opt for whole grain crackers and serve with assorted cheeses to pack on flavor and protein. You can prep your cheeses hours before the big game.

Time is of the essence. Sometimes, between the demands of training and the busyness of life, the convenience of a drive-through reigns supreme. Other times, opportunities arise to enjoy a meal out with family or friends. But that doesn’t mean making healthy choices to adequately fuel your athletic performance is out the window. The following is a list of recommendations for working through this seemingly dangerous situation: 

Have you ever wondered where your milk comes from and how it gets from the farm to your table? Read on for a quick glimpse into the journey of milk from farm to fridge – how it’s produced, its freshness and simplicity, and the story that connects your glass of milk with the local dairy farm families who produce it.

Mountain biking, trail riding, gravel grinding, road biking, family and dairy cows. Those things might not sound like they have anything in common, but for Nathan Moroney, operations manager at Del Rio Dairy in Friona, Texas, all those things are a way of life.