Blog post written by University of Northern Colorado’s Distance Program dietetic intern Taylor Nonnenmacher. — Did you know that dairy has been a continued staple in the 45-year-old nutrition assistance program, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)? As a former WIC Nutritionist, I worked to promote dairy consumption by educating participants about the benefits included in …
One of my favorite days of the year is less than a week away… St. Paddy’s Day! Whether you’re Irish or not, St. Paddy’s is a fun time to take part in celebrating traditional Irish foods, drinks, and heritage. One year, I was lucky enough to be in Galway, Ireland for the holiday, and the …
It’s National School Breakfast Week! To celebrate, we’re highlighting how New England Dairy farmers support school breakfast programs in their states and communities. The following is a press release that was published regionally by New England Dairy & Food Council on Monday, March 4th. The photos below were selected for use in this blog post. …
The blog post below was adapted from a New England Dairy & Food Council press release. In November, students in the Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) program at South High Community School spearheaded a farm-to-table event at their school and invited local farmers to attend. At the Farm 2 Table luncheon, the group …
Make 2019 the best Fuel Up to Play 60 year yet by helping your students rack up points on their Dashboards! Students with enough points can apply to be a State Ambassador and attend the 2019 National Student Ambassador Summit in Cleveland, Ohio from July 16 – 19. The Fuel Up to Play 60 National Student Ambassador Summit brings together student …
Blog post written by University of New Hampshire dietetic intern Kalelys L. Calero. Puerto Rico has the longest Christmas celebration, it begins Thanksgiving Eve and continues into the middle of January. Puerto Rico festivities are famous for singing carols called “parrandas” where friends gather late in the evening and visit different houses to sing …
Lately, you may have heard terms like “fermented” and “probiotic” used to describe foods that may have a positive impact on our digestive health. Despite the similarities that exist between them, these words do not mean the same thing. In this blog post, we discuss the differences between “fermented” and “probiotic” foods, and how they …
Dairy checks a lot of boxes. It’s a protein powerhouse and it is filled with essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamin D. Adding to dairy’s already stellar health portfolio is emerging research on its contribution to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. About Dairy Foods The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans …
This season, the New England Dairy & Food Council (NEDFC) will be rooting for their new Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador #43, defensive back and special teamer for the New England Patriots, Nate Ebner! NEDFC and the New England Patriots are partners in the national in-school physical fitness and nutrition program Fuel Up to …
This year, National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is being celebrated October 15th-19th. This year’s theme, “School Lunch: Lots 2 Love,” encourages students and school nutrition professionals across the country to share what they love most about school lunch programs. Why celebrate? To raise awareness about school lunch and its importance to student success! Did …