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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

June is National Dairy Month


Every Age Needs the Nutrients Found in Dairy



A Tribute to the Dairy Industry:
From the Cow and the Farmer to Your Kitchen Table.



Nutrition and Health

Milk, cheese and yogurt play a critical role in the diets of adults and children by providing essential nutrients. Drinking one cup of milk can help you meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommended three servings of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products per day.

One cup (8-ounce) serving of milk provides the following nutrients: (Information based on one cup fat-free white milk)

Calcium, provides 30% of the Daily Value. Calcium helps build and maintain bones and teeth. It plays a role in nerve function, muscle contraction and blood clotting.

Vitamin D, provides about 25% of the Daily Value. Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of calcium and enhances bone mineralization.

Protein, provides about 16% of the Daily Value and all of the essential amino acids. Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue and is a source of energy during intense physical activities.

Vitamin B12, provides about 22% of the Daily Value. Vitamin B12 helps build red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), provides about 26% of the Daily Value. Riboflavin helps convert food into energy. It is also involved in exercising muscles.

Phosphorus, provides about 25% of the Daily Value. Phosphorus helps strengthen bones.



Easy to Prepare Snacks




National Dairy Council

The National Dairy Council provides user friendly nutrition education materials. They are advocates for healthy living and committed to our communities and health care needs. 

National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers, and media.

Established in 1915, NDC is comprised of a staff of nutrition science researchers, registered dietitians and communications experts dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person’s lifespan. In addition, NDC funds independent research to aid in the ongoing discovery of information about dairy foods’ important role in a healthy lifestyle. This research provides insights to industry for new dairy product innovation.

In partnership with its network of state and regional dairy councils, NDC disseminates nutrition programs, materials and research to support government recommendations for improved nutrition for Americans, including consumption of at least three servings of low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products a day.



Programs, Blogs and More from the National Dairy Council.

Blog. The Dairy Report
3-Every-Day™, a Dairy Promotion. Consuming 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy – three daily servings of milk, cheese, or yogurt is an easy way for families to get a powerful punch of nutrients to help build stronger bones and healthy bodies and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, a growing body of research suggests that enjoying three servings of dairy foods a day as part of a nutrient-rich, balanced diet may help maintain a healthy weight.

American Dairy Association of Indiana's
 Every Single Day TV Spot.



Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Visit the Fuel Up to Play 60 website to learn more.

Jill (Rockstar Nutritionist) Performs with the New York Jets
in Support of Fuel Up to Play 60





Lactose Intolerance.


Lactose Intolerance Health Education Kit


 Celebrating America's Dairy Industry

From Dairy Farming Today:
Dairy farms incorporate many sustainable practices that
minimize their impact on the environment.



Messages from the Dairy Councils and Associations

American Dairy Farmers, 1990’s


Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council


Got Milk? Campaign encourages the consumption of cow's milk and was created by the advertising agency Goodby Silverstein and Partners for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993. It was later licensed for use by milk processors and dairy farmers. You may want to stop by and visit their website. It is colorful, interactive and has great information

Got Milk?


Sponsored by the American Dairy Farmers

Tribute to the Dairy Advertisers.

I’m not sure who gets the credit for the Cow Tap Dancing,
but the Message is Milk gets you swinging again.

1977 Dannon Yogurt Commercials "Georgians Over 100"



Tuesday, June 4, 2013

June 4, National Cheese Day

National Cheese Day


Classic Sesame Street - How Cheese is Made

Monday, June 3, 2013

June 3, National Egg Day

History
The history of National Egg Day was said to be related to a poultry plague occurring around 45 A.D. When the poultry and eggs were proved to be safe the emperor issued a royal proclamation to the Roman people dedicating the third day of June as the Holy Roman Day of Eggs.


Egg Whites filled with Diced Tomatoes, Zucchini and Feta Cheese

Ingredients
1 Egg White, cut in half
1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes
1/3 cup Diced Zucchini
1/3 ounce Feta Cheese


Let's Talk about Safely Handling
and Preparing Eggs









Friday, April 12, 2013

April 12, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Add Color, Flavor, Texture, Creativity, and Nutrients
Recipe Makeovers



Cooked bread and cheese is popular in many cultures around the world.  In the United States, the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s. Bread and American cheese was inexpensive and readily available during the Great Depression.

A grilled cheese sandwich is assembled and then heated until the bread crisps and the cheese melts, sometimes combined with additional ingredients such as tomatoes, bacon, ham, peppers, and assorted fruits. Several different methods of heating the sandwich is used. Common cooking methods include cooking on a griddle, grilled, fried in a pan, broiled, or made in a panini grill or sandwich toaster.

Food Photography
Grilled Brie Sandwich with Apricots and Sliced Almonds
Ingredients
1 slice Pumpernickel Bread
1.25 oz Brie
2 tsp Apricot Fruit Spread
4 g Sliced Almonds
20 g Dried Fruit (Apricots, Raisins)

Directions
Spread Brie on pumpernickel bread. Grill until melted. Top with apricot fruit spread and sliced almonds. Serve apricots and raisins on the side. 
Nutrition Data
270 Calories; 11 g Protein; 28 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Dietary Fiber; 10 g Total Sugars; 13 g Fat; 35 mg Cholesterol; 55 mcg Folate; 105 mg Calcium; 419 mg Sodium
Camera Setting

f/6.3; 1/100; ISO 100; Natural, sun down

Grilled Cheese Sandwich 
Recipes Made Healthier
The link to the original recipes is noted. However, modifications have been made to provide a healthier version.

Grilled Apple and Swiss Cheese Sandwich
One serving

Ingredients.
2 slice whole wheat bread
1-1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 granny smith apple (peeled cored and thinly sliced)
1/3 cup swiss cheese (shredded)

Directions.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush one side of each slice of bread with the olive oil. Place 1 slice of bread, olive oil side down into the skillet, and arrange the apple slices evenly over the top. Sprinkle the Swiss cheese over the apple, and then top with the remaining slice of bread, olive oil-side up. Cook until the bread is golden brown, flip the sandwich over, and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Information.
Calories (kcal) 382; Protein (g) 16; Carbohydrates (g) 41; Dietary Fiber (g) 5; Fat (g) 19; Saturated Fat (g) 7; Cholesterol (mg) 33; Calcium (mg) 289; Phosphorus (mg) 214; Potassium (mg) 107; Sodium (mg) 389


California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
Four servings.

Note: The original recipe calls for 1/4 cup mayonnaise. To save 100 calories and 11 grams Fat per serving, omit mayonnaise.


Ingredients.
3 clove cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup red bell peppers (sliced)
1 zucchini (sliced)
1 red onion (sliced)
1 yellow squash (sliced)
8 bread (focaccia, pieces split horizontally)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

Directions.
1. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
3. Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
4. Spread some of the garlic and lemon juice on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer with the vegetables. Enjoy as open-faced grilled sandwiches.

Nutrition Information.
Calories (kcal) 295; Protein (g) 8; Carbohydrates (g) 39; Dietary Fiber (g) 3; Fat (g) 13; Saturated Fat (g) 4; Cholesterol (mg) 17; Calcium (mg) 118; Sodium (mg) 535



Red, White and Green Grilled Cheese
Four servings.


From the cookbook, “Keep the Beat Recipes” developed for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The cookbook also includes information on cooking, nutrition, and feeding children (including picky eaters). A free copy of the cookbook is available on the NHLBI website.

Ingredients.
1 tsp garlic, minced (about ½ clove)
1 small onion, minced (about ½ cup)
2 cups frozen cut spinach, thawed and drained (or substitute 2 bags (10 oz each) fresh leaf spinach, rinsed)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
8 slices whole-wheat bread
1 medium tomato, rinsed, cut into 4 slices
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Nonstick cooking spray

Directions.
1. Preheat oven to 400 ºF. Place a large baking sheet in the oven to preheat for about 10 minutes.
2. Heat garlic with cooking spray in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Cook until soft, but not browned. Add onions, and continue to cook until the onions are soft, but not browned.
3. Add spinach, and toss gently. Cook until the spinach is heated throughout. Season with pepper, and set aside to cool.
4. When the spinach and onions are cool, assemble each sandwich with one slice of bread on the bottom, one tomato slice, ½ cup of spinach mixture, ¼ cup of cheese, and a second slice of bread on the top.
5. Spray the preheated nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the sandwiches on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the bottom of each sandwich is browned.
6. Carefully flip sandwiches, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until both sides are browned. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information.
Calories  283; Protein  16 g; Carbohydrates  37 g; Dietary Fiber  7 g; Fat  7 g; Cholesterol  15 mg; Vitamin A  4273 IU; Vitamin C  17 mg; Folate  51 mcg; Calcium  333 mg; Iron  3 mg; Potassium  597 mg; Sodium  470 mg

 

Sunday, January 20, 2013

January 20, National Cheese Lover's Day

National Cheese Lover's Day

Three Things You Didn't Know About Cheese



Resource

Cheese.com - World's Greatest Cheese Resource
Find over 600 specialty cheeses from 53 countries in the world's greatest cheese resource.  

Cheese is nutritious food made mostly from the milk of cows but also other mammals, including sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels and yaks. Around 4000 years ago people started to breed animals and process their milk. That's when the cheese was born.

Explore this site to find out about different kinds of cheeses from around the world.

You can search the database of 606 cheeses by names, by country of origin, by kind of milk that is used to produce it, or by texture.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

June is National Dairy Month



A Tribute to the Dairy Industry:
From the Cow and the Farmer to Your Kitchen Table.



Nutrition and Health

Milk, cheese and yogurt play a critical role in the diets of adults and children by providing essential nutrients. Drinking one cup of milk can help you meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommended three servings of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products per day.

One cup (8-ounce) serving of milk provides the following nutrients: (Information based on one cup fat-free white milk)

Calcium, provides 30% of the Daily Value. Calcium helps build and maintain bones and teeth. It plays a role in nerve function, muscle contraction and blood clotting.

Vitamin D, provides about 25% of the Daily Value. Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of calcium and enhances bone mineralization.

Protein, provides about 16% of the Daily Value and all of the essential amino acids. Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue and is a source of energy during intense physical activities.

Vitamin B12, provides about 22% of the Daily Value. Vitamin B12 helps build red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), provides about 26% of the Daily Value. Riboflavin helps convert food into energy. It is also involved in exercising muscles.

Phosphorus, provides about 25% of the Daily Value. Phosphorus helps strengthen bones.




The National Dairy Council provides some of the best nutrition education materials. They are advocates for healthy living and committed to our communities and health care needs. They are truly a user friendly organization.

National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers, and media.

Established in 1915, NDC is comprised of a staff of nutrition science researchers, registered dietitians and communications experts dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person’s lifespan. In addition, NDC funds independent research to aid in the ongoing discovery of information about dairy foods’ important role in a healthy lifestyle. This research provides insights to industry for new dairy product innovation.

In partnership with its network of state and regional dairy councils, NDC disseminates nutrition programs, materials and research to support government recommendations for improved nutrition for Americans, including consumption of at least three servings of low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products a day.



Programs, Blogs and More from the National Dairy Council.

3-Every-Day™, a Dairy Promotion. Consuming 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy – three daily servings of milk, cheese, or yogurt is an easy way for families to get a powerful punch of nutrients to help build stronger bones and healthy bodies and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, a growing body of research suggests that enjoying three servings of dairy foods a day as part of a nutrient-rich, balanced diet may help maintain a healthy weight.

American Dairy Association of Indiana's Every Single Day TV Spot.



Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Visit the Fuel Up to Play 60 website to learn more.

Jill (Rockstar Nutritionist) Performs with the New York Jets
in Support of Fuel Up to Play 60







Lactose Intolerance.


Lactose Intolerance Health Education Kit


 Celebrating America's Dairy Industry

From Dairy Farming Today:
Dairy farms incorporate many sustainable practices that
minimize their impact on the environment.



Messages from the Dairy Councils and Associations

American Dairy Farmers, 1990’s


Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council


Got Milk? Campaign encourages the consumption of cow's milk and was created by the advertising agency Goodby Silverstein and Partners for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993. It was later licensed for use by milk processors and dairy farmers. You may want to stop by and visit their website. It is colorful, interactive and has great information

Got Milk?


Sponsored by the American Dairy Farmers

Tribute to the Dairy Advertisers.

I’m not sure who gets the credit for the Cow Tap Dancing,
but the Message is Milk gets you swinging again.

California Cheese "Sunshine" commercial


1977 Dannon Yogurt Commercials "Georgians Over 100"