What’s All the Buzz?

Today’s high school students can often be found hanging out at their local coffee shop, so why not bring a healthier coffee option to our students? By bringing their favorite beverages to schools, we can encourage students to stay on campus with their friends while offering a tasty and healthier option for them to enjoy. Read on to learn more!

What Are the Health Benefits of Coffee?

While some may have worries about coffee beverages, mainly due to the added ingredients, the coffee bean itself is quite a nutrient powerhouse.

When you grab your favorite latte, whip up a smoothie or enjoy a glass of milk with cookies, have you ever thought about what makes it safe and delicious? That is where pasteurization comes in—a process that’s been protecting milk lovers for over 160 years.

Food safety is something that most Americans take for granted. As a Family and Consumer Science educator, I learned about food safety in college and grad school some and I’ve been ServSafe Certified by the Oklahoma Restaurant Association. And, as a mom, I do take food safety seriously. Foodborne illness is no laughing matter.

Electrolytes – they can be key to your victory on the field or achieving a new personal record on race day. Ensuring optimal performance is a balancing act of just the right amount of these power particles – but choosing milk as a post-recovery workout beverage makes achieving that balance easy. Let’s explore the science.

Dairy is a nutritional powerhouse and a great source of high-quality protein. In fact, one glass of milk provides 13 essential nutrients and 8 grams of high-quality protein. Whey and casein are the two primary proteins found in milk, but what’s the difference between them, and how are they beneficial?

Check out this chart for the breakdown.

As gut health continues to be a hot topic, fermented foods are more popular than ever. One standout is kefir (pronounced kuh-FEER), a nutrient-packed dairy drink with a powerhouse of probiotics. Whether you're looking to support digestion, boost nutrition or add variety to your diet, kefir is worth a try.

Planning dinner is my least favorite part of the day sometimes, and it truly makes me wish I were a cow. Yes, I said a COW – you didn’t read that incorrectly. It would be a luxury to have my meals calculated for my tastes and nutritional and caloric needs, adjusted for the season of the year, and delivered ready to eat.

As an athlete, you’ve likely heard the phrase “refuel with chocolate milk.” Maybe you’re one of those athletes who grabs that ice-cold glass of chocolate milk after a strenuous workout. But perhaps you’re asking, “What about white milk?”

Learn how the two compare nutritionally and when and how you can enjoy them while seeing the nutritional benefits.

Nutrition Comparison: Chocolate Milk Vs. White Milk

Some days, swinging through the drive thru on the way home or on the way to baseball practice is a must. Luckily, several restaurants are adding healthier items to their menus, like fruit cups and tortilla wraps – and, of course, milk. 

Replace Soda With Milk