I wanted to share our series featuring Food Holidays: June, 2022. This morning with you. I don’t know about you but a nice glass of Cold Milk would be nice this morning. Then for lunch another glass of Milk with a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Would you like to join me for lunch?
National Dairy Month
I would like to ask you to help me celebrate National Dairy Month with your favorite dairy treat. I think I will go to Dairy Queen and get a Chocolate Dipped Cone. Did you know National Dairy Month was originally established as a grocery/milk promotion in 1937. National Dairy Month now acts as a reminder of the health benefits that dairy products provide. Did you know Dairy products contain essential nutrients calcium, potassium, Vitamin D, and protein. Dairy products also reduce the risk of high blood pressure, Osteoporosis, and certain Cancers. While helping us to better manage our weight. Kick start each day with nutrient-rich dairy products and start your Summer on a healthy note.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH
- Invite friends over for a Summer treat as you add potassium, calcium, and yes, Sugar, to your diet when serving Ice Cream or Milk and Cookies.
- Visit a local dairy farm and find out where Dairy products comes from. Especially a dairy farm where you can learn how the process works from the start to finish.
- Studies show that Milk is superior to Water or Sports drinks after a workout. Milk is rich in Sodium and Potassium which help to retain fluids and cause your body to sweat less. In addition, Milk contains protein to help your muscles recover quickly.
4 FACTS ABOUT MILK
- Milk is the only food that you can survive on alone. Milk has every nutrient you need.
- The world’s population consumes over 2.1 billion liters of Milk every day. That’s enough to fill up 813 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
- Dairy Cows are social animals and like people. Dairy Cows will make friends and bond with a few Cows, while avoiding other Cows.
- A Cow turns grass into Milk within two to three days. Depending on the breed, a Cow can make between 25 and 40 liters of milk per day.
WHY NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH IS IMPORTANT
- Dairy is good for your bones and most Dairy contains Calcium which is crucial to the growth and strengthening of bones. A glass of milk, Yogurt, or a piece of Cheese helps to fight off brittle Bones and Osteoporosis.
- Diets rich in potassium help maintain healthy blood pressure. Dairy products including Yogurt, fluid Milk, and Soy Milk provide potassium, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes.
- Calcium helps protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jawbone strong and healthy. In addition, the protein helps to neutralize acids in the mouth
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
