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05/02/2017

10 Tips for Healthy Snacking

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Mar 31

Just in case you needed another reason to stock up on Thin Mints this Girl Scout cookies season... 😂 A mindful serving of these iconic treats can serve as a great opportunity to sneak extra protein & essential nutrients into your family's day -- via a glass of milk, of course! 🥛 🍪

#girlscoutcookieseason #cookiesandmilk #girlscoutmom

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Mar 30

Is it okay to drink whole milk? 🤔🥛

Should you purchase whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, or fat free milk? Find out in our latest blog post at the link in bio! 🔗

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Mar 30

A season full of hard work, recovery and keeping her body fueled with nutrient-rich dairy as part of a well-balanced diet has led @sierrabbrooks to this moment. Grab a cold glass of milk and follow along this weekend as Sierra and here teammates compete at the regional finals in Denver. #GonnaNeedMilk #MilkMeansMore #ConquerWithMilk

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Mar 28

It's so important to make sure our hard-working students are getting the nutrition they need to perform at their best in the classroom and beyond (and even better if they're having fun while doing it)! 🍡 These skewers are the perfect snack to throw together and munch on while balancing school projects or more!

What are your kids' favorite study snacks? Let us know in the comments! 😄 👇 #easysnacks #studysnacks #easysnacksforkids

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Mar 25

Tomorrow (Sunday 3/26) is the last day of Busch's Milk Drive! Hit your local Busch's Fresh Food Market this weekend to donate a gallon to those who need it in your community! 🥛🫶

Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks for REALLY good reasons! In addition to making dry goods like cereals and box pasta kits into viable meal options, consuming milk with meals or as an ingredient is a convenient nutritional hack! Dairy milk provides eight grams of high-quality protein per serving, while also serving up essential nutrients that many Americans aren’t getting enough of, including calcium and magnesium. Every family deserves access to nutrient-dense, delicious foods like dairy to build their best lives! ❤️

#BuschsMilkDrive

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Mar 24

@milkmeansmore athlete Jake Vedder competes this weekend in the FIS World Cup Snowboard Cross event at Mt. St. Anne in Canada. Hard work got him here and fueling his body with the protein and essential nutrients from dairy keeps him competition ready. #gonnaneedmilk #milkmeansmore #conquerwithmilk

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Mar 22

Dairy farmers are taking big steps TODAY to reach the dairy community's goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050! Here are just a few of the ways farmers are working to get there every day:

- 🌱 Soil Management: The increasing adoption of techniques such as low-till/no-till crop farming and proper use of manure as fertilizer is helping to reduce soil erosion and improve soil health on farms!

- 💩 Manure Management: Some classic and innovative sustainable moves farmers are making include using manure as fertilizer, composting it to make soil amendments, and processing it in anaerobic digesters to produce renewable energy.

- 💧 Water Conservation: On a dairy farm, water is used and recycled in multiple unique ways, from hydrating cows to cooling milk to cleaning pens. Other water conservation measures include rainwater harvesting.

- 🖥️ Adopting New Technologies: New technologies in precision agriculture, data analytics, and more are enabling farmers to improve efficiency and reduce waste to meet their sustainability goals. For example, sensors that monitor cow health and productivity can help farmers optimize feed and water consumption.

- ⚡ Producing Renewable Energy: From solar panels to wind turbines to cow power from methane digestors, some farmers are starting to power their farms and communities using eco-friendly forms of renewable energy.

By adopting these and other sustainable practices, dairy farmers are hard at work implementing new, innovative strategies to best care for their cows and the earth. 🥰🌎🐄

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Mar 22

Who do you imagine when you picture a dairy farmer? 🤔 💭 🐄 🚜

While some folks face unique barriers to certain professions (including those in agriculture), the truth is there's no one clear-cut image of what a dairy farmer looks like! This National Ag Day & #WomensHistoryMonth , we'd like to celebrate all the wonderful women in the dairy community for the work they're doing (and have been doing for AGES) to bring sustainable nutrition to the world. In Michigan, there are plenty of women on the farm propelling the dairy industry forward to feed the world, pioneering new solutions for sustainable agriculture, all while continuing to provide excellent care for their animals.

No matter who you are, today (and every day!) is a great opportunity to recognize a woman in your life! ❤️ ✨

#agriculture #nationalagday #agday #agriculturejobs #agriculturelife #womeninag #womeninagriculture #womensupportingwomen #womenshistory

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Mar 21

There’s nothing like a cold bottle of chocolate milk after a night out with old friends. Watch @saddiq.bey and the Hawks take on the Pistons tonight.

#GonnaNeedMilk #MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy

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Mar 20

Welcome to our snack series!! 🧀 😋 The duties of a parent may never end, but at least the heavenly goodness of cheese makes it easy to enjoy some quiet moments with simple, delectable snacks that are good for you AND your family!

Perfect for a meal on-the-go, these little empanadas pack a punch that the kids will love! And, if you can sneak in a little extra nutrition with a glass of milk, all the better! 😉 Enjoy! 😁 🌮

Follow for more!

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Mar 19

Congrats to @sierrabbrooks for being named the Big Ten Gymnast of the Year and capturing another Big Ten title with the rest of her team.

#milkmeansmore #gonnaneedmilk #conquerwithmilk

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Mar 15

Milk is a superfood hiding in plain sight! 💪 🥛 It's a super convenient and affordable way to sneak all these lovely benefits (from high-quality protein to immune-supporting zinc) into even the pickiest eater's diet.

#nutrition #nutritiontips #nutritionfacts #nutritionhacks #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #calcium #immunesystem #hearthealth #skinhealth #eyehealth #milkmeansmore #undeniablydairy #choosemilk #choosedairy

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Mar 14

How berry lucky are we to live in a world where yogurt bark exists? 🍀🌈 We topped our classic Greek Yogurt Bark recipe with Lucky Charms and a few of our favorite berries to create a fun, festive, good-for-you snack perfect for shamrock season. It's a super-easy customizable treat packed with tasty protein, gut-happy probiotics, and a touch of joyful creative expression for you and loved ones of any age! Just add your toppings of choice before freezing, and grab the recipe at our link in bio. 👆

#easyrecipes #easyrecipe #snacks #stpatricksday #stpattysday #stpaddysday #saintpatricksday #stpatricksdaydecor #stpatricksdaycrafts #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendly #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes #crafts #handsonactivities

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Mar 14

The 2023 season is winding down and @jake_vedder continues to work, grind and fuel his body with the 13 essential nutrients found in low-fat milk. Cheer him on this week in Switzerland!

#milkmeansmore #gonnaneedmilk #conquerwithmilk

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Mar 10

Winter isn't over YET! ❄️ So what do dairy cows do all winter, anyways? 🤔 Find out on our blog at the link in bio!

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Mar 10

This weekend, Ziyah Holman competes at the NCAA Indoor Championships. All of her training, recovery and diet has led to this. Good luck @ziyahleigh__ ! #fueledbymilk

#milkmeansmore

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Mar 9

Do you have a Science Teacher in your life? 🔬 🏫 Tag them in the comments below to give them kudos for all their hard work AND invite them to join a FREE hands-on Professional Development experience with us. Apply by March 27, 2023.

Learn more here: https://www.milkmeansmore.org/otf-stem-mi/ or at the link in bio👆!

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Mar 9

Milk helps build muscle. Each 8oz. glass of low-fat milk contains 8 grams of natural high-quality protein to help you get more out of your workout, build lean muscle, maintain a healthy weight, and more.

@saddiq.bey #milkmeansmore #gonnaneedmilk

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Mar 8

Milk has been fueling athletes for centuries and has a natural nutrient combination not found in formulated sports drinks. It stands alone as the Original Sports Drink and is the clear choice for athletes of all ages to fuel athletic performance and to repair, rehydrate and replenish their muscles and bodies.

@saddiq.bey @sierrabbrooks @ziyahleigh__ @frank_ragnow @jake_vedder

#MilkMeansMore #GonnaNeedMilk

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Mar 3

Being a student-athlete is all about balance. Finding time to study, practice, compete and keep up with friends isn’t always easy. That’s why @ziyahleigh__ has healthy snacks like yogurt and cheese ready to go when she’s on the go.

#ConquerWithMilk #MilkMeansMore

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Mar 2

In case you need to embrace a little extra love since February just ended (Happy March!), here are just some of the reasons why we ❤️ dairy:

- It improves bone health. Our bones need protein, vitamin D, and calcium, all of which milk provides!

- It improves digestive health. Dairy products such as yogurt and cheese have probiotics, which are essential for a healthy gut! A healthy digestive tract also leads to a lower risk of certain diseases.

- It tastes good! How many people do you know that don’t like cheese on their sandwich, a glass of milk with Oreos, or chocolate?

- It's a tasty way to fuel your body after a workout. Chocolate milk is an excellent beverage for kids (and adults, too) after exercising or running around all day.

Read more on how we're showing a little extra love to our bodies, our minds, and our hearts 🥰 on our blog at the #linkinbio ❤️ You deserve all the ❤️❤️❤️!!

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Mar 1

Olympic snowboarder Jake Vedder grew up riding the slopes of Mt. Brighton near his hometown of Pinckney, MI. When he’s back home in the offseason, he always takes time to inspire kids and provide guidance to the next generation of snowboarders.

#MilkMeansMore #GonnaNeedMilk #UndeniablyDairy @mt.brighton

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Feb 28

Did you know that low-fat dairy is an important part of the #MediterraneanDiet 🌿 🥙 🍅 🥑 🥛 🧀 -- @USNews 's Best Diet of the Year for 6 years in a row? High-protein dairy products like feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and cottage/farmer's cheese add balance to an eating pattern often known for leaning heavily on fruits, veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats.

For example, Tzatziki sauce is a luxurious dip/all-purpose delight made with Greek yogurt 🥣 , cucumber 🥒 , and dill 🌿 , and it's a wonderfully affordable & convenient way to get more protein, essential nutrients, and probiotics into your diet. While the Mediterranean diet has been linked to long-term health benefits (in addition to budget-friendly and planet-friendly impacts!), this stuff should be enjoyed regardless of what eating pattern/s you might follow! 😉 😋

👉 For an easy snacktime twist on this classic, find our simplified "Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Dip" at the #linkinbio (and add fresh dill and/or mint for flair)!

#mediterraneandiet
#healthychoices
#healthylifestyle
#healthyfood #healthyliving #tzatziki #choosemilk #choosedairy #dairymilk #milkmeansmore #undeniablydairy

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Feb 24

We all know that electrolytes are related to hydration, but how does that work? 🤔

Electrolytes are essential minerals including sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium; all of which play important roles in maintaining fluid balance throughout the body. If we don't get enough of the electrolytes we need, that makes it harder for fluids to be moved to where they're needed in the body, impacting hydration and hindering brain and muscle function. For hydration, it's necessary both to get the fluids your body needs, but also to stock your body with the electrolytes it needs to make good use of those fluids. Luckily, milk provides both of those things in one convenient package!! 😉 👍 🥛

#choosemilk #choosedairy #undeniablydairy #hydrate #electrolytes #stayhydrated #milkmeansmore #healthtips #healthychoices #healthylifestyle #healthyliving

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Feb 23

This is the team of local athletes that represent Michigan dairy and are doing their part to inspire future generations of milk drinkers. No matter the sport, they all know the value of maintaining a balanced diet and fueling their bodies with high-protein foods like milk, cheese and yogurt. Follow us as we continue to tell their stories and track their performances all year long.

@frank_ragnow
@sierrabbrooks
@jake_vedder
@ziyahleigh__
@saddiq.bey

#milkmeansmore #gonnaneedmilk

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Feb 20

As a collegiate gymnast, @sierrabbrooks puts her body through a lot. Allowing time to heal and refueling with low-fat chocolate milk keeps her competition-ready.

Take the @MilkMeansMore quiz for a chance to win great prizes. Link in bio 🔗

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Feb 17

As a superfood for the rest of us, real dairy milk delivers a uniquely powerful nutrient package that isn't easy to imitate! 💙 Huge thanks to Dr. Tanya Altmann for sharing why she chooses real milk for both herself and kiddos!

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#RG • @drtanyaaltmann Here’s why I choose real dairy milk over plant-based alternatives as a mom and a pediatrician. Real dairy milk has just 3 ingredients: milk, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D. It’s also an efficient vehicle of 13 essential nutrients and is the top food source of 9 nutrients in kids’ diets! #gonnaneedmilk #ad @gonnaneedmilk

#nutrition #nutritiontips #choosemilk #choosedairy #protein #completeprotein #healthychoices #healthyliving #healthyfood #healthylifestyle

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Feb 16

Meet our @MilkMeansMore team of athletes. Each one of them performs at the highest level of their sport and fuels their body with natural dairy products from local Michigan farmers. Follow them all at:

@ziyahleigh__
@saddiq.bey
@sierrabbrooks
@frank_ragnow
@jake_vedder

#GonnaNeedMilk #UndeniablyDairy #MilkMeansMore

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Feb 12

Valentine's Day is all about love - and we love these Brownie Berry Trifles! 🍓

Chocolaty brownies, fresh berries and real whipped cream make these as delicious as they are beautiful.

Recipe at goboldwithbutter.com ➡️ @goboldwithbutter

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #valentinesday #dessert #recipes

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Feb 11

Get ready for an instant replay recipe! 🦀⏪

This Spicy Hot Crab Dip is such a crowd-pleaser that you'll be making another batch at halftime.

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #apps #superbowl #appetizers #dips

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