I know that this is a bit late in mentioning, but did you know that June was National Dairy Month? It doesn’t matter what month it is, I still want to tell you all about the benefits of dairy in your life.
In case you don’t know, both of my babies are hypoglycemic. One thing we have to watch with them is that they maintain a good level of protein throughout the day. One serving of a dairy product can provide them with protein… plus many other nutrients. It is so important that we teach our children the importance of good nutrition. I think this starts as small children and my babies have been taught the importance of all things good for them, including vegetables, fruit, and dairy. I am thankful for dairy products because I can feed my kids and keep them healthy all the while giving them some variety.
For years we have heard the saying “Milk… does a body good”. There is so much more than just the calcium that this campaign was trying to impress upon consumers.
Each serving of dairy provides 8 other essential nutrients, including:
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D (“The Sunshine Vitamin”) promotes calcium absorption and helps strengthen bones. Milk is one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D and just one 8-ounce glass provides 25% of your recommended daily value.
- Protein: Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue while giving you a boost of energy! The protein in milk, cheese and yogurt builds and repairs muscle tissue and can help you feel full.
- Potassium: Did you know that milk and yogurt contain as much potassium as a banana? Potassium regulates the body’s fluid balance and helps maintain normal blood pressure.
- Vitamin B12: Milk and yogurt are also excellent sources of B12, which helps maintain healthy red blood cells and nerve tissue.
It is suggested that we give our bodies 3 servings of dairy a day. Those servings may be low fat/fat free milk, cheese, or yogurt. Are you getting yours?
For information about more of dairy’s nutritional benefits (and delicious, nutritious recipes), please visit the newly updated http://www.dairymakessense.com. By visiting this link, you will find more information about the nutritional value of dairy as well as several recipes for any meal you may be needing ideas for.
Thanks to the Midwest Dairy Association, I have a fun giveaway to offer you! You can find Midwest Dairy Association on Twitter and Facebook. The Midwest Dairy Association not only wants you to make dairy a part of your daily diet, but have fun doing it! Here is what you can win!
One Cuisinart hand blender (valued at $55.00)
Dairy Makes Sense recipe cards with new tasty recipes to try out with your family
Dairy Makes Sense apron
Hot pad
Cheese knife
Grocery pad
Refrigerator magnet
Here is how to enter:
- For your first comment, visit DairyMakesSense.com, click on recipes and let me know something you think sounds good or you would like to make.
After the first required entry, you can do any (or all) of the following for one entry each!
- Subscribe to ToBeThode by email (must be verified) or Reader. Leave me a comment that you did or if you already are!
- Follow ToBeThode publicly in Google Friend. Leave a comment letting me know that you did or if you already are.
- Follow me 0n Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. (You must do both for this entry.) Leave me a comment with your status update! You can tweet once daily for an extra entry. Be sure to come back and leave the URL for your status update.
- Grab my button and put it on your blog. Be sure to include your URL in your comment.
- Stumble this post (the post, not the site). Leave me your Stumble Name and/or URL.
Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm (CST) on July 20, 2010. Winner will be drawn by random generator and posted. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim their prize. This giveaway is open for US residents. One entry per household please!
WINNER: ZAK (156)
disclosure: I received the mentioned items from Midwest Dairy Association. No monetary compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions are my own and others may have a different experience. Quotes and images taken directly from sponsor.
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I’d like to make the Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Dip. Sounds great.
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I’d like to try balsamic strawberries with ricotta cream.
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