Blog post written by University of Northern Colorado’s Distance Program dietetic intern Taylor Nonnenmacher. — Isn’t it wonderful that due to modern dairy farmer’s production methods, and having farms located here in New England, we can have fresh milk and dairy products year-round, right in our grocery stores? Milk is highly perishable, but over the …
Guest blog by Kathy Leslie, Health Teacher & Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor at Martin Kellogg Middle School. Last April we held our first ever pizza challenge at Martin Kellogg Middle School in Newington, Connecticut. One afternoon after school, our group of Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) students rolled up their sleeves and put on their …
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 …
It seems like food labels are more crowded than ever with statements about what is and isn’t in food. From non-GMO to natural, it’s hard to know what to think or believe. What does it all mean, and does it matter? Many food label claims speak to the safety, nutrition, ingredients, and even production practices …
From now until April 12th, make milk a star 🌟 at your school with the Time to Milk It campaign! While you’re implementing a Fuel Up to Play 60 Healthy Eating Play, put a spotlight on how dairy milk helps your students do all the amazing things they do – from academics to athletics and more. Why Milk? …
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. …
We all love a tall glass of milk with dinner. And who could eat chocolate cake without ice cold milk? But then there is that steamy side of milk we just can’t resist. Lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate – how would we ever get through winter without them? Milk steamers are another option that are caffeine-free …
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate our loved ones with chocolate, candy and cheesy cards, but it also falls in the middle of American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease. In America, heart disease remains the number one cause of death and nearly one in three people have high blood …
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 …
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 …