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There are plenty of reasons why doctors (and moms) tell kids to drink their milk! Current scientific research adds to the large body of evidence supporting the inclusion of dairy within a balanced diet. Consuming dairy can decrease the risk of hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in adults and improve bone health in children and teens.

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Dec 1

Ensuring your meeting your daily requirement for calcium and vitamin D is especially important for those expecting. 🤰🥛 Whether dairy foods are a craving or not, learn 4 tips for getting enough essential nutrients during pregnancy by clicking on the 🔗 in our bio.

#RG @stefmturner After staying up half the night with a sick toddler, I’m taking a moment tonight just to sit back, watch a Christmas romcom and hide any evidence that I had hot chocolate without my kids. ❄️
Random fun fact: during this pregnancy I have wanted milk like never before🥛- I could basically chug it by the glass. Turns out, after doing some research, I don’t think I was getting enough calcium even prior to pregnancy, leaving me craving it. The past few weeks I’ve been working to incorporate more dairy into my diet, whether it’s in the form of a yogurt smoothie, or a hot chocolate night cap 🫶🏻 Did you have any cravings like this during pregnancy? The only other time I’ve had something similar is when I was pregnant with Violet and craved orange juice! 🍊

#milkmeansmore #undeniablydairy #myhomevibe #cottagecore #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmas #homesweethome #pregnancy #cosy #cozy

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Nov 29

We're in the holiday MOOd. Anyone else? Deck the halls with a few of our peppermint-flavored hot beverages and treats. ☕

🍬 Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
🍬 Peppermint Mocha Latte
🍬 Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

Recipes 🔗'ed in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #holidayrecipes #holidaybaking #peppermint

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Nov 26

Have a fridge stocked full of leftovers but tired of turkey? 😰🍗

Combat food waste with our lineup of dairy-licious recipes specially formulated from your turkey day table. 🔗 in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #leftovers #recipes #leftoverideas #michigan

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Nov 25

Shopping 'till you drop today? 🛍️ Fuel yourself to find good deals with dairy! Think...💭

✅ Lattes before lines
✅ Cheese sticks between card swipes
✅ Drinkable yogurt before doorbusters

Happy #BlackFriday!

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #deals #smallbusinesssaturday #shopping

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Nov 24

Add that extra scoop of mashed potatoes with butter to your plate before you sit down to watch @frank_ragnow and the home team take on the @buffalobills! 🧈🏈 From our farms to your dinner table, Michigan's dairy farmers wish you a happy #Thanksgiving. 🍂

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #detroit #OnePride #thanksgivinggame

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Nov 23

During the holidays, many Michigan food banks provide families across the state holiday meal ingredients so all can celebrate.

Did you know milk is the #1 most requested item but is rarely donated? Contact your local food bank or pantry to spread holiday cheer and combat food insecurity in your community.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #holidaymeals #local #community

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Nov 22

With the kids home from school, looking for a fun and festive activity? Turn empty milk jugs into these adorable Thankful Turkeys! 🦃 ♻️

#RG @andreakucinski What is one thing you are thankful for this holiday season?!

Sharing this fun and easy Thankful Turkey Craft made out of a recycled milk carton. The kids LOVED it. Mainly the painting mess 🤪
Loved hearing all the things they were thankful 💗
@milkmeansmore #milkmeansmore #undeniablydairy

#thankfulturkey #turkeycraft #thanksgivingcrafts #kidscraft #kidsactivitiesathome #easycrafts #recycledcrafts #thankfulseason #momlife #stayathomemomlife #floridamom #orlandomom

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Nov 21

Kick your Thanksgiving dinner spread up a notch with our Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chili Oat Topping! 🍠

Cream cheese helps balance the equally sweet but spicy side dish. Recipe 🔗 in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #thanksgiving #sidedish #november #turkey

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Nov 21

University of Michigan football player Blake Corum, who wears the No. 2 jersey, continued his “Giving Back 2 Give Thanks” event this weekend passing out 300 turkey meals and gallons of milk to underserved communities in Ypsilanti.

The running back purchases turkeys with money earned from name, image, likeness (NIL) opportunities. Michigan's dairy farmers, along with a list of fantastic partners, support the event to bring quality nutrition to families.

“It brings joy to my heart just like I hope it brings joy to theirs,” Corum said. “It’s something I will always do as long as I live on this earth."

Continue reading the @DetroitNews article by clicking on our bio.

[Photo taken from Twitter, @AaronMcMann]

@CLRacademy_ #MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #Thanksgiving #umich #goblue #NIL

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Nov 20

Hey #Detroit, it’s gameday and time to get ready for your Lions watch party. 🏈 These Tailgate Perogies with a drizzle of Beer Cheese Sauce are sure to have all your guests cheering.

For full prep instructions, click on the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #tailgate #OnePride #gameday

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Nov 18

Showcase the best of the Midwest with your next butter board! 🧈✋ Top the rich, creamy butter with Michigan-produced dried cherries or blueberries and maple syrup.

This handcrafted charcuterie board by @tinybitofwood is the perfect vehicle for buttery goodness! 100% of the lumber used at this woman-owned woodshop is gathered and sculpted right here in Michigan.

Recipe 🔗‘ed in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #butterboard #trending #tiktok

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Nov 17

Known as the “Royal Breed” 👑🥛 because their milk looks golden in color from the high-butterfat content, Guernseys make a delicious sip and scoop. 🍦

The breed came to the U.S. from the Isle of Guernsey, an island in the English Channel off the coast of France.

#RG @guernseydairymama Been in a bit of a rut on what to share, what to say. But I’ve got plenty of pictures of these gorgeous Ladies. So here ya go!

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Nov 16

#Thanksgiving is a time for sharing gratitude and stories, welcoming new family members and celebrating traditions old and new.

But with its traditional menu of turkey, potatoes and stuffing, is also a great opportunity to try new foods and bring some extra nutrition to your table, too.

Click on the #blog in our bio to learn more.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #turkey #holidaynutrition #November #health

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Nov 15

Before you clean out your fridge and toss weekend pizza 🍕 #leftovers, consider this statistic: Nearly a third of all of the food we purchase each week ends up in the trash. 🚮

On National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, learn a few simple steps you can take to curb food waste. 🔗 in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #tupperware #foodwaste #reuse

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Nov 14

Gobble, gobble, gobbling up these adorable Marbled Turkey Cookies from @GoBoldWithButter! 🦃

Click on our story for assembly instructions.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #thanksgiving #cookies #holidaybaking

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Nov 13

(Cream) cheese louise! On dessert duty for this year's Friendsgiving?

Share your love for the bagel 🥯 topping with this spread from @angiela.eats!

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #trending #creamcheeseboard #friendsgiving #thanksgiving #fallrecipes

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Nov 12

From the farm to the cafeteria tray, milk is a fresh, wholesome choice. 🥛

After leaving a local dairy farm it is pasteurized and placed into cartons for students to enjoy within 48 hours.

Learn what milk adds to a school meal by visiting the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #schoollunch #schoolmeals #childhoodnutrition

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Nov 11

Today we honor the men and women who have bravely and selflessly served our county. Happy #VeteransDay.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #USA #veterans #november

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Nov 10

On and off the court - you're #GonnaNeedMilk for this Michigan matchup! 🏀🥛 The @MotorCityCruise takes on the @GrandRapidsGold tonight at Van Andel Arena.

Milk drives the #hustle. 💪 Find tickets at grandrapids.gleague.nba.com!

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #elevateGR #HustleAndDrive #YGNMFT #gotmilk #grandrapids

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Nov 9

Run out of sour cream, butter or cream cheese when crafting your turkey day feast? 😱 Greek yogurt can replace these ingredients when you’re in a pinch!

It also helps sneak in some protein to your carb heavy #Thanksgiving meal. 💪 With a creamy texture and a little tang, we highly recommend swapping your sweet potato dish for this Cinnamon Maple Squash Casserole courtesy of @RecipeRunner!

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #NationalGreekYogurtDay #greekyogurt #protein #cookingreplacements

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Nov 8

Helping to build a strong immune system isn’t just on dairy farmer’s minds during cold and flu season. 🤒

Like human babies, precautions are also taken to keep calves healthy. ⬇️👶

#RG @crandalldairyfarm Much like any other baby, it takes calves a while to develop a strong immune system after being born, so, for the first 2 months of our calves lives they are housed in individual hutches to reduce the chances of them getting sick from one another, to keep them safe, and to give them individual care and attention as needed. As you may be able to tell by the picture, these 2 calves have grown so much and can nearly reach over the sides! This is a good sign that they are just about to be moved out of their individual hutches and into a group pen together 😊
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#dairy #baby #calves

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Nov 7

There’s no better way to celebrate a @DetroitLionsNFL win over the @Packers than enjoying delicious #PureMichigan made cheese. 😉🧀

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #OnePride #detroit #lions #NFL #football

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Nov 6

While many of us enjoyed the extra hour of sleep, dairy cows like routine so much they wanted to eat and be milked not a minute later! 💤⏰

#DYK some farmers choose to not observe daylight saving time simply so they don’t have to change their cows’ schedules?

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #daylightsavingtime #clocks #schedule #routine

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Nov 5

This #Thanksgiving we are thankful for: 🧈🧈🧈

Browning butter is so easy yet adds a rich golden tone and nutty flavor to acorn squash. Your holiday guests will go nuts over this sweet and savory side dish.

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #thanksgiving #thanksgivingrecies #november #squashrecipes

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Nov 4

When flurries ❄️ begin to fly and we add an extra layer, farmers also give calves jackets to help keep them warm.

In addition, the animals are housed in hutches or barns to protect them from the harsh elements. They stay cozy nestled in beds of straw (hot cocoa not included).

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #wintercowcare #cowsofig #calfcoat #fashion

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Nov 2

There might be 22 days until Thanksgiving, but we are gobbling up this after school snack idea packed with essential nutrients! 🦃🧀

Find more festive recipes from apps to desserts by clicking on our bio.

#RG @healthyholme How cute are these little Pumpkin Pie Cheese & Crackers?!? They’re a fun kid-friendly, healthy Thanksgiving appetizer. You only need 4 ingredients and they’re easy to make!

⭐️ Follow for more simple recipes! ⭐️

Pumpkin Pie Cheese & Crackers
Ingredients:
- 1 block of cheddar cheese
- cream cheese
- pretzel rods
- triangular crackers (I used @simplemills veggie flour pita crackers)
Directions:
1. Cut the pretzel rods to the length of the cracker. Cut the block of cheese into triangle wedges to fit on top of the pita cracker.
2. Attach the cheese and pretzel to the cracker with cream cheese.
3. Pipe cream cheese on top of each “pie” to look like whipped cream.

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Oct 31

From the ice 🏒to ice cream 🍦, Justin and Julie Abdelkader toured Siegler Dairy Farm in eastern Michigan last week! The couple was able to see firsthand how Michigan dairy farm families care for their animals to produce the products they trust and feed their children. 🐄

The group also discussed the role dairy foods play in helping to maintain good health and how cows are fed like athletes.

Here are a few highlights from the day!

📸: @ky_finds_joy

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #farmtour #detroit #michigan

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Oct 31

This fang-tastic 🐺 snack is sure to be a hit at your monster mash. 🎃🪦 Happy Halloween!

#RG @healthyholme This Scare-cuterie Board is for those of you who love a good scary/gruesome Halloween 💀.

⭐️ Follow for more simple Halloween food ideas

Honestly, I’m more into the cutesy Halloween things, but when I saw @ghoul.at.heart post a photo of a hand cheese platter, I knew I needed to try to make one! Also, I totally recommend checking out their page - it’s full of so many awesome Halloween food ideas!

✨Scare-cuterie Board✨
Ingredients:
(I got everything from @traderjoes)
- 2 logs of goat cheese (mine were each 8.5 oz)
- 3 cheese sticks
- 4-5 slices of prosciutto (I used half of a 4oz package)
- crackers
Directions:
1. Trace your arm and hand on parchment/wax paper. Cut out the arm/hand and lay on a platter (I didn’t do this but next time I would so I didn’t have to try and remove it later). Cut the 3 cheese sticks to the length of your 3 longest fingers. Use the remaining for your pinky and thumb.
2. Wrap 1 log of goat cheese and the fingers in prosciutto. I was able to cut 1 slice of prosciutto into 3 pieces to cover 3 fingers.
3. Place chunks of the 2nd log of goat cheese over the hand section. Mold the goat cheese into the shape of a hand. Cover with prosciutto.
4. Add crackers and enjoy!

‌#halloweenfood #halloweenparty #halloweenfoodideas #halloweenideas #charcuterieboard

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Oct 30

Slow cooker soup season is our favorite time of year! 🥣

Pair this Creamy Chicken, Quinoa and Squash Soup with a fresh loaf of sourdough for the pre-week reset you need.

Find the recipe in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #soupseason #souprecipe #yum #falltime

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Oct 29

The cutest pumpkin in the patch 🎃🐄

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #pumpkin #happyhalloween #halloween

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