Dairy Council of California lists reasons to say 'I Heart Dairy!' during National Dairy Month
Numerous health benefits make milk products essential to a family's healthy diet.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dairy Council of California invites families everywhere to say "I Heart Dairy" in June, which is National Dairy Month. Scientific research confirms the multiple health benefits of milk, cheese and yogurt, making dairy foods essential for a healthy diet.
"Three servings of milk and milk products a day—whether an 8-ounce glass of milk, a 1.5-ounce serving of cheese (about the size of your index finger) or 8 ounces of yogurt—provide a package of nine essential nutrients not contained in any other single food or beverage," said Ashley Rosales, registered dietitian nutritionist with Dairy Council of California. "The health benefits of milk and milk products have been studied for decades, and studies continue today. There are so many healthy reasons your family should say 'I Heart Dairy' every day!"