Gregory Miller

Making the case for dairy proteins

Plant-based alternatives do not have the same protein benefits as dairy foods

September 24, 2019

Consumers are interested in food trends, including plant-based foods. While households may sometimes buy plant-based products, almost all still purchase dairy overall. That's a good thing, because not all proteins are equal.

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 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.

Dairy consumption may promote heart health

Dairy foods, as part of overall healthy eating patterns, are linked to reduced risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease among adults

Gregory Miller

December 10, 2018

Since National Dairy Council’s inception over a century ago, the body of research linking dairy foods with reduced risk of disease has continued to grow.

Fortifying milk: How ingredients add value

Extra vitamins such as A and D, along with other components (extra calcium, omega-3s and probiotics), offer bonus nutritional benefits in milk

Gregory Miller

September 5, 2018

What type of milk is best? Is fat in or out, and what about sugar? These are questions swirling in the minds of many consumers.

Understanding the fat, sugar and calories in cow’s milk to make the best choices

Decoding dairy

Gregory Miller

June 5, 2018

What type of milk is best? Is fat in or out, and what about sugar? These are questions swirling in the minds of many consumers. By providing people with information about the fat, sugar and calories in cow"s milk options in the marketplace, the dairy community can help people choose the right dairy foods to meet their needs.

The dairy difference in school lunches

Gregory Miller

March 9, 2018

Over half of the nation's students participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which serves over 5 billion meals a year. That's a lot of meals, providing the dairy community with a tremendous opportunity to ensure that the milk and dairy foods experience is maximized.

Dairy’s role in the health of people and the planet

Sustainability is about more than just the environment. It’s about how agriculture and nutrition must balance social, economic and environmental priorities.

Gregory Miller

June 5, 2017

Sustainability is at a higher awareness level, but consumers don’t necessarily call it that. People have broadened their interpretation of foods that are good for them beyond nutrition and health. For them it’s more about transparency and the greater good.

Is there flexibility in fat levels of milk when it comes to health?

Growing evidence supports the association between full-fat dairy foods and neutral to positive health outcomes.

Gregory Miller Mickey Rubin

March 9, 2017

The conversation seems to be moving in a more balanced direction for whole milk-based dairy foods (i.e., milk, cheese and yogurt). While nutritional guidance has recommended low-fat and fat-free dairy foods for the past 30 years, the scientific evidence on whole milk and milk products is evolving and appears to be neutral to positive on cardiovascular and metabolic health outcomes.

Dairy foods are essential for healthy aging in baby boomers

Eating the high-quality protein found in dairy foods can benefit older adults in overall health and help reduce the loss of muscle.

Gregory Miller

June 2, 2016

While protein consumption in the United States generally meets the minimum requirements, emerging research indicates a higher-protein diet — while staying within the range of 10% to 35% of total calories (the amount for weight management) — may have benefits for certain populations.