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    Sharon Gerdes

    Sharon Gerdes

    Sharon Gerdes is the Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods. She is a Certified Food Scientist and author who writes extensively about dairy’s role in health and wellness. Learn more at http://sharongerdes.com.

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    lactose free dairy products

    Sharon Gerdes pens final Dairy Foods column

    Innovation expands lactose-free dairy options
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    October 7, 2024

    Lactose-free milk remains a bright spot in the milk category. According to information from Dairy Management Inc., retail volume sales are up 11.6% in 2024 year-to-date (YTD) (through July 21), building on average annual growth of 11.4% from 2019 to 2023. 


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    How dairy can assist in the fiber equation

    Yogurt plus fiber can help women manage weight during perimenopause.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    September 13, 2024

    More than 90% of women and 97% of men do not meet recommended intakes for dietary fiber, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.


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    Dairy’s unique matrix improves nutrient delivery

    The many forms of dairy provides superior nutrient bioavailability.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    August 7, 2024

    The goodness of dairy’s nine essential nutrients can be delivered in myriad ways: as milk, cheese, yogurt, protein powders, fermented milk drinks, ice cream, and more.


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    Why cow’s milk is vital for those suffering from a disease

    Ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shakes support muscle growth and can be a lifeline for individuals experiencing health issues.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    June 7, 2024

    The world was stunned when 42-year-old Princess Kate announced that she was being treated for cancer after abdominal surgery that required a two-week hospital stay. 


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    Changing the definition of protein

    Different people, including athletes, have much different needs.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    April 11, 2024

    With excitement building for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, global athletes are ramping up their workouts and optimizing their nutrition for the July 26-Aug. 11 competition. 


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    Coffee can percolate with both dairy and plant-based options

    Almond and oat are the two most popular plant-based dairy alternatives for baristas.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    March 11, 2024

    Just one in five Americans usually drink their coffee black, according to a 2022 YouGov poll.


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    Woman Eating Yogurt

    Three servings of dairy daily promotes healthy aging

    Aging results in a greater need for protein, calcium, potassium, and vitamins D and B12.TOPICS: Ingredients for dairy processors
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    February 7, 2024

    Hormonal changes associated with aging result in slower metabolism, loss of muscle mass, a propensity for weight gain, cognitive decline, and increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis.


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    How to create dairy proteins

    Using genetic engineering, companies have developed technologies to produce specific proteins that are identical to the proteins that cows produce.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    January 8, 2024

    The U.S. dairy industry has made great strides in reducing its environmental impact, producing more milk with less land and less water. 


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    Dairy can help calm a stressed world

    Milk contains a variety of nutrients that can ease stress and promote sleep.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    December 21, 2023

    According to the American Institute of Stress, Americans are one of the most stressed-out people in the world. The current stress level experienced by Americans is 20 percentage points higher than the global average. 


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    Milk with sugar appeals to tweens

    Milk still offers plenty of health benefits that are hard to match.
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    October 31, 2023

    If a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, will it also keep tweens drinking milk through the critical years of bone development and beyond? 


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