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Tips to Help the Whole Family!
How to Get 3 - 4 Servings of Dairy Each Day
There’s more to milk, yogurt and cheese than calcium…
Dairy is naturally nutrient rich and a great source of calcium plus eight key nutrients that fuel your body, not just your bones.
It’s deliciously easy to get 3 - 4 servings of milk, yogurt or cheese every day:
Kick-start the day with a balanced breakfast – Include foods from at least three different food groups, such as an omelet with Cheddar cheese and diced vegetables, or cereal with milk and fresh fruit.
Snack smart – Stock the fridge with healthy, nutritious grab-and-go snacks like string cheese, portable yogurts and single-serve containers of milk.
Eat together – Family mealtime is a great time to model healthy eating behavior and to make sure your kids eat a balanced meal.
Don’t skip the dairy – Recent research finds that children who included calcium from dairy foods in their diet had lower body fat than children with lower dairy calcium intakes. 1
Be a good role model – Children ages eight to 17 rank mom above sports celebrities, actors and actresses, and musicians as the most important influencer of their behavior. Set a good example and drink your milk, too!
Quick Snacks
These quick and easy snack recipes are great for you and your family’s on-the-go lifestyle.
Smoothie – combine 1 cup of milk or yogurt, fruit and ice cubes
Cheesy Popcorn – toss ¼ cup of tangy lowfat Colby cheese shreds with popcorn
Pretzel Wrap – roll a fat-free pretzel rod in 1 – 2 slices of reduced-fat Swiss cheese
Ham and Cheese Quesadilla – layer ¼ cup of shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack with slices of lean ham in tortillas
Cheddar Apple – wrap slices of reduced-fat Cheddar around apple wedges
Visit www.3aday.org for all you need to know about 3-A-Day of Dairy, including great-tasting recipes, quick tips for mom, and to sign up to receive the 3-A-Day of Dairy e-newsletter, Get 3!, filled with valuable solutions for moms.
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