This blog post was co-written by University of New Hampshire dietetic intern Kalelys L. Calero and NEDFC Nutrition Specialist Becca Story, MS, RD, LD. — Brrrrrr! Cold New England winters with their shorter days make it easy to cozy up with a blanket and stay inside all day. Trouble is, inadequate sunlight exposure can put …
This post was written by our former intern Maggie Dagosto who was a dietetic intern graduate from the University of New Hampshire. Have you heard of the top-rated diet in America? The DASH Diet, or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, contains no magical superfood or calorie counting, yet it has again been ranked one of the top diets …
The dairy case used to be so simple: whole, 2%, 1% skim and lactose-free milk. Now there’s all that, plus almond, rice, soy, coconut and more. With so many options available in the dairy case nowadays, how do you evaluate your choices and make the best-informed decision for you and your family? Though cow’s milk …
This post was written by our former intern Jaclyn Schermer who was a dietetic intern from the Keene State College in New Hampshire. Cramping, bloating, indigestion, and diarrhea after consuming dairy products. A person that is lactose intolerant can relate. Rather than nix dairy completely, strategies exist to limit any condition-related symptoms. So what are the …
Five food and nutrition bloggers. Two dairy farmers. One June Dairy Month. On World Milk Day, we took our five Team Dairy New England bloggers to Freund’s Farm in East Canaan, CT for a farm tour and culinary experience. The result? Five stellar blog posts covering top recipes, farm photos, and myth-busting. …
Whether it’s exercising in the heat or a high-intensity workout, my stomach doesn’t feel too great after exercising. So rather than avoiding foods and drinks completely, I still prioritize recovery nutrition with a nutrient-rich smoothie. Why? Because providing my muscles with the nutrients and my body with the fluid they need to recover is critical. My …
My mom always told me to drink milk. She always said doing so would give me strong bones, but never explained why. So how could the milk in my cereal bowl or the glass alongside my grilled cheese sandwich give me strong bones? In this blog post, you’ll learn about: What makes up your skeleton. …