June is National Dairy Month

Happy National Dairy Month!

This month, try incorporating just one more serving of low-fat or fat-free dairy into your diet each day.

Milk contains 9 essential nutrients, making it one of the most nutrient-dense beverages you an enjoy.
Milk Nutrients: Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Protein, Vitamin A, D, B12, Riboflavin and Niacin.

All Milk Has:
Calcium and Vitamin D for strong teeth and bones
Protein for muscle growth
Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium for healthy blood pressure

Low Fat Milk Has:
Same calcium

Same protein

Same minerals and vitamins
Less fat
Fewer calories

Great Tasting Ways to Use Milk and Cheese:

Start at Breakfast:
Add low fat milk to whole grain cereal with fresh fruit
Use low fat milk in place of water when making oatmeal
Make scrambled eggs with low fat milk and top with mozzarella cheese

Snack Smart:

Prepare instant pudding mix with low fat or fat free milk and spoon over vanilla wafer cookies and
sliced bananas
Mix low fat milk or yogurt with fruit in a blender to make a fruit smoothie
Enjoy a cup of steaming hot chocolate – mix fat free milk with chocolate syrup



Healthier Meals:

Make soups and casseroles more flavorful by adding low fat milk
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of broccoli, beans, whole grain rice or other family favorites
Make soups and casseroles more flavorful by adding low fat milk
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of broccoli, beans, whole grain rice or other family favorites

Moving to lower fat milk?

- Take Your Time -

Step one: Switch between whole and 2%
Step two: Stick with 2% if you like it, or switch between 2% and 1%
Step three: Stick with 1% if you like it, or switch between 1% and fat free

Sensitive to lactose?

Try low fat and fat free lactose free milk!

Recipe, enjoy!

Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Shake
Get a boost of protein and a dose of calcium all in one delicious power-packed drink.

Ingredients:

1 cup fat-free or 1% low-fat chocolate milk
½ cup frozen banana slices
1 tablespoon peanut butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy. Serve in tall glass or on-the-go drink container.