Articles Tagged with ''dairy nutrition''

Dairy products fit into a healthy diet

IDFA is urging the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to include key dairy-related priorities in its final report

December 12, 2019

For many years, dairy products have played an important role in healthy, balanced diets for people around the world. But over the past few decades, a decline in milk consumption has coincided with an explosion in beverage choices, as well as consumer questions about the healthfulness of dairy products.

Grass-fed dairy sector small, but growing rapidly

Organic and grass-fed dairy products offer higher levels of healthy omega-3s

Sharon Gerdes

December 9, 2019

What kind of milk is best for the body and the planet is a topic of much debate. Organic dairy products provide higher levels of certain fatty acids, and the organic label ensures freedom from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and GMOs in the feedstuffs.

Dairy foods are nutrient-dense

Consumers are confused about what constitutes a well-balanced diet

Sharon Gerdes

October 2, 2019

I recently received an email with the subject line: "A well-balanced diet consists of a taco in each hand … on the beach (can’t forget that vitamin D)." The line was memorable and highlighted the fact that modern consumers have some novel ideas about what constitutes a healthy diet.

National Cancer Institute endorses Dairy Council of California’s nutrition education

Nutrition Pathfinders considered effective research-tested intervention program.

September 18, 2019

Dairy Council of California, a quasi-state government nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health and wellness of children and families, said its fourth grade Nutrition Pathfinders program was accepted as a Research-Tested Intervention Program by the National Cancer Institute.

It’s time to educate confused consumers about dairy’s nutritional value

Kathie Canning

June 17, 2019

These days, a press release for a plant-based dairy alternative is almost as likely to hit my email inbox as one for a genuine dairy product.

Studies link dairy foods with cardiometabolic health

Eating dairy could reduce type 2 diabetes, lower risk for stroke and improve cholesterol.

Gregory Miller

June 14, 2019

Research linking dairy foods with reduced risk of disease has continued to grow over the past decade, including in the area of cardiometabolic health. So what exactly does this mean?

Dairy Protein Messaging Initiative kicks off

Kathie Canning

June 7, 2019

Demand for protein on the part of consumers continues to be strong. According to the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., 68% of Americans surveyed in 2017 said they wanted to consume more protein, compared to 50% in 2016.

GENYOUth, businesses providing breakfast carts to Fuel Up to Play 60 schools

The carts will serve more than 5 million pounds of milk annually to 70,000 students daily.

March 28, 2019

The carts will serve more than 5 million pounds of milk annually to 70,000 students daily.

Dairy could capitalize on anti-inflammatory trends

Recent studies show some dairy products reduce inflammation

Gregory Miller

March 14, 2019

People are interested in foods that can decrease inflammation. According to consumer insights from The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., contemporary diets are personalized and all about balance, wellness and energy. This includes a consumer desire for diets that reduce inflammation.

Emphasize the unique benefits of dairy proteins

Companies and consumers can win with U.S. dairy.

Kara McDonald

March 13, 2019

As consumers worldwide look for ways to increase their protein intake throughout the day, multinational food and beverage companies are looking to diversify sourcing. Selecting a single protein source has advantages.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.