One of the most important factors in a child’s development and success is nutrition. Unfortunately, many students start their day without the essential fuel needed for them to thrive. The availability of a healthy breakfast each day poses an obstacle for too many families. Fortunately, the School Breakfast Program fills this void for millions of children each school day.
Ah, ice cream. I dare you to name one food that tastes better (that isn’t cheese) and is a classic treat. My favorite kind is homemade ice cream, but life is busy and I don’t own an ice cream maker. Many no-churn recipes you see online just involve sticking something in the freezer that ends up dense and difficult to scoop. Good news: You can use a couple of zip-close bags to get light, creamy ice cream without the machine. It’s super simple, and you probably have most of the ingredients.
We know that fresh milk isn’t always available, especially in times of emergency: staples such as bread and milk fly off the shelves as friends and neighbors prepare for winter storms, hurricanes and health pandemics. As a wife and mother, I too worry about providing nutrient-dense foods.
Ah, the grilled cheese sandwich – something every kitchen newbie or pro can whip together in no time at all. Plus, it’s a meal the whole family can agree on. Here’s a little bit about the nutrition in a grilled cheese.
5 Ways to Spice It Up
In its most basic form, the grilled cheese is pretty amazing, but sometimes it’s fun to try new ideas. I’m offering simple additions to up your grilled-cheese game!
Have you ever wondered what a milking parlor is? “Parlor” is a pretty fancy word. Historically, it might have referred to a room used for the reception of guests. A milking parlor on a dairy farm may not be fancy in the traditional sense, but it is important. It could be considered the heart and soul of a dairy farm, after the cows and the farmers, of course. A milking parlor is a specialized area on the dairy farm where cows are milked two or three times daily. Equipment delivers the milk directly from the cows to a refrigerated holding tank.
Have you seen milk on shelves that is not being refrigerated? Or heard that some of the milk you can buy in the dairy case does not have to stay in the fridge until after you open it? Wondering what makes this possible? We reached out to several team members and checked the Tetra Pak website to get you answers about aseptic milk, so you can enjoy the convenience this modern processing method offers.
How can milk be shelf-stable? What do they do to the milk?
Chocolate milk isn’t just a nostalgic favorite – it’s a powerhouse of nutrition that kids and parents can feel good about. Whether you’re packing school lunches or fueling up after sports practice, flavored milk is a smart choice that delivers essential nutrients while keeping taste buds happy.
Here’s why chocolate milk deserves a spot in your child’s routine – at home and at school:
Dairy cows feed the world with the best cheese, butter and milk. Just like us, cows are unique and have their own personalities. In our region, six breeds are most common.
When you think of a dairy cow, you probably picture the Holstein. They make up about 90% of the dairy cows in America and owe their popularity to their productivity – making a daily average of nearly nine gallons of milk. Holsteins are originally from Holland and came to America in the 1850s.
Even in the fall, Texas weather is known for two things: heat and sweat! That means Texas athletes need a special focus on hydration. Losing 2% of body weight through sweat and activity can cause a 10% decrease in performance.
But hydrating during a workout isn’t enough; there are actually four points for staying fueled before and after that practice or game. From my TCU college athletes to the Dallas Cowboys, we make sure to hit all four points with low-calorie beverages like water and nutrient-rich beverages like low-fat chocolate milk.
Ever wonder if your kids are getting the nutrients they need – especially after a workout, practice or game? There’s some compelling new research out about how chocolate milk affects high school athletes, compared to regular sports drinks.
Previous studies all looked at adults, but never at the 7.8 million high school athletes in the nation – yet nutrition is especially important for these young athletes, whose bodies are still growing while also handling the heavy physical demands of athletics.
How Did the Study Work?