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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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Nov 26

Yesterday was both Thanksgiving and #NationalParfaitDay! Continue the celebrations by enjoying our Cranberry Sauce Parfait for breakfast.

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #yogurt #parfait #thanksgiving #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingleftoverrecipes #newyear #breakfast

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Nov 25

We are excited to announce our fifth #HomeFridgeAdvantage Winner – Congratulations to Fran from Grosse Pointe Shores!

Fran and his family are lovers of everything dairy but have had limited refrigeration to safely store it in. The door of his 40-year-old appliance fell off and has leaked cold air since reattaching. The family has also gone without a freezer for quite some time, limiting what they are able to purchase at the grocery store.

As an essential worker and fantastic dad to four kids (pictured), Fran is more than deserving of a new refrigerator stocked with #UndeniablyDairy and groceries! Courtesy of Michigan's dairy farmers, @krogerco and @detroitlionsnfl.

Fran completed his “Forward Pass,” granting Ferry Elementary School $2000 to purchase equipment that will allow them to provide more nutrient-rich milk to students.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #HFA #nominate #community

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Nov 25

From butter beautifully browning your turkey to whipped cream on your slice of pumpkin pie, dairy is the star of a Thanksgiving meal! 🧈🥧🦃

Tomorrow and everyday we are thankful for Michigan's 1,200 dairy farm families who work hard to get delicious dairy foods on tables across the county.

#RG @goboldwithbutter Who’s ready for turkey?! There are four essential steps for a perfectly roasted bird: brining, stuffing with aromatics, rubbing with herb compound butter and roasting to perfection – Learn more in our stories. Plus, we’ll be sharing more turkey recipes and dishes all week!
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Nov 23

We love espresso a latte. Why? It pairs perfectly with milk and cream. ☕

On #NationalEspressoDay, treat yourself to delicious #RealDairy latte.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #latte #coffee #coffeeshop #winter #frappe

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Nov 23

Most milk sold in the U.S. contains vitamin D. Because few foods naturally contain vitamin D, it can be added in specified amounts to dairy foods to help people meet dietary recommendations.

Vitamin D is important, along with calcium, for keeping bones healthy. Eating vitamin D-fortified foods like milk, orange juice and breakfast cereals (check the Nutrition Facts label), as well as natural sources like fatty fish, can help people achieve the recommended amount of vitamin D needed for good health. 🥛🦴

Visit the 🔗 in our bio to visit @dairygood's website to learn more.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablDairy #vitamind #nutrients #milk #strongbones

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Nov 21

Train 💪 Refuel 💪 Win 💪 Repeat

With a 3:1 carb to protein ratio, low-fat chocolate milk helps Professional Snowboarder Jake Vedder (@Jake_Vedder) refuel after every training session.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #YGNMFT #daiey #snowboarding #nutrition #sportsnutrition #slopes #snowboarder #wintersports #winter

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Nov 20

Kick your Thanksgiving dinner spread up a notch with our Chipotle-Cheddar Sweet Potatoes! 🍠🧀

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #potatoes #mashedpotatoes #thanksgiving #thanksgivingrecieps #thanksgivingdinner #holidays #sweetpotatoes

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Nov 19

Michigan State Football quarterback Payton Thorne (@payton_thorne1) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (@jreed5__ ) know they’re #GonnaNeedMilk to take on Ohio State this weekend! 🥛🏈

Michigan’s dairy farmers are excited to partner with this longtime friend and teammate duo to spread awareness on how a balanced diet, including dairy, has been vital to their athletic performance.

“Being able to help educate others about the importance of milk, especially up and coming athletes, means a lot to us and is something we are proud to do,” said Reed.

“As athletes, milk has always been a part of our diets,” added Thorne. “We are looking forward to sharing the nutritional benefits of milk and other dairy products with everyone.”

Welcome to our team! 👏

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #ConquerWithMilk #football #msu #michiganstate #collegefootball @gotmilk @gonnaneedmilk

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Nov 19

Now this one hits the spot! 🐄

Some dairy barns are equipped with self-serve cow brushes. These large, rotating brushes start spinning on contact, giving cows a good scratch!

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #DairyDoesToo #recycle #earth #dairy #water #ecofriendly #cowcare #massage #dairyfarms #farming

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Nov 18

The majority of cows on Michigan dairy farms are milked in buildings called "milking parlors" two or three times a day. 🐄

When they enter the building, their udder and teats are cleaned to keep them healthy and ensure milk quality.

Milkers are then attached that gently suction the teats and milk is released. Milk then flows through sanitized pipes where it is chilled and stored in a refrigerated tank.

After the cow is finished milking, her teats are covered with another sanitizer to protect and condition them.

The entire process only takes 5-7 minutes! The cow then returns back to her pen to eat and sleep.

Watch the process by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #milk #milking #dairyfarm #didyouknow #DYK #milkingcows #technology #cowcare

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Nov 17

Planning your #Thanksgiving meal? 🦃 Don't forget to add this creamy Modern Green Bean Casserole to the menu, 🔗 in bio!

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #thanksgivingdinner #greenbeencasserole #thanksgivingrecipes #yummy #fall #turkey

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Nov 15

While the effects of the pandemic were felt all around the world, Erickson Elementary School never missed a beat in serving meals to students.

“The resiliency and determination that this team has shown is absolutely remarkable. I couldn’t pick a better team to work with,” said Tiffany Houston, Director of Dining Service for @ypsilanti_community_schools. “There were many days we wanted to quit, but we knew that we couldn’t let our students go hungry. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that we love our kids.”

Continue reading about these #MiFoodHeroes by following the 🔗 in our bio.

📸: @trilogybeats313

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #schoolmeals #foodheroes #foodhero #schoollunch #schoolbreakfast

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Nov 13

These Veggie Nachos won't make it to halftime!

🔗 to recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #tailgate #tailgaterecipes #football #footballseason #collegefootball #OnePride

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Nov 12

This YoSalsaCado Dip is an easy addition to your Sunday tailgate spread! Enjoy while cheering on the Detroit Lions and Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador, Frank Ragnow (@frank_ragnow)! 🏈

This dip is as easy as mixing low-fat plain yogurt, avocado or guacamole and salsa together. Pair with baby carrots or your dipper of choice.

For directions and more touchdown-worthy recipes, visit the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #tailgate #homegate #tailgatingrecipes #tailgatesnacks #dips #diprecipes #chipdip #lions #onepride #detroit

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Nov 11

Today we remember and honor the men and women who have bravely and selflessly served our country. 🇺🇸

#veteransday #MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #veterans

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Nov 9

It's #NationalGreekYogurtDay! Whether you like savory or sweet, Greek yogurt is versatile and can be used in many different recipes.

These Snowball Cookies made with Greek yogurt are the perfect winter treat to pair with a mug of hot cocoa. ☕❄️

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #milk #milkandcookies #greekyogurt #yogurt #yogurtrecipes #holidayrecipes #holidaycookies

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Nov 9

Like newborn babies, calves also have immature immune systems when they are born. "Hutches" are one way farmers monitor calf health individually and protect them from harmful germs that can be passed on from the environment or other animals.

Hutches also shield newborns from the elements and provide them a warm and dry place to live. 🏠❤️

After two or three months, the farmer will move them to a larger pen where they can interact with other calves their own age.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #animalcare #calfcare #didyouknow #cowsofig #babies #newborns #dyk

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Nov 7

Have you ever wondered how milk gets from cow to container? 🐄🥛

Join us on a virtual tour of @guernseydairy to see how the nutritious milk you enjoy is bottled!

Where: LIVE on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel
When: November 9th @ 10 a.m.

Watch by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #MMMVFT #dairyprocessing #livesteam #virtualtour #dairy #foodprocessing #education #learning #teacherhacks #virtualfieldtrip #michiganteacher

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Nov 6

#DYK milk is an excellent source of calcium, providing 300 mg per 8-ounce serving? 🥛🦴

The mineral calcium is a nutrient with several roles in the body, but is popularly known for helping maintain bone health throughout life.

Your age and gender determines the amount of calcium recommended you consume each day. For most adults it ranges between 1,000-1,200 mg. Follow the 🔗 in our bio to learn more.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #milk #calcium #dairyreccomendations #nutrients #realdairy #strongbones

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Nov 5

There is still time to nominate a deserving individual in your community that could use a helping hand or "#HomeFridgeAdvantage!" 🏈

Michigan's dairy farmers have partnered again with the @detroitlionsnfl and @kroger to surprise four more people with refrigerators stocked with #UndeniablyDairy and groceries.

Winners will also select a local food pantry or school to receive equipment to help provide, fresh, nutritious foods to those that need it most. ❤️🥛

Now that's what we call a touchdown! Nominate today by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #HFA #HomeFridgeAdvantage #gotmilk #YGNMFT #giveaway #sweepstakes #NFL #FUTP60 #win #entertowin #winnow #kitchenupgrade #refrigerators #foodbanks #foodpantries #schoolgrant #education

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Nov 5

We're on the hunt for the best cheese pull of all time! DM us a picture or video of mozzarella that makes out mouth water 🤤 and the top 10 entries to our Michigan Mozzarella Stick Pic Challenge will recieve an @applebees gift card. 🧀

Contest starts NOW and ends November 30, 2021 at 9 a.m. Winners will be DM'ed on December 1, 2021. This contest and contest prize is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #mozzarellasticks #cheese #enter #entertowin #DMtowin #sweepstakes #cheeselover #friedfood

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Nov 4

Dairy farmers are making red barns go green with eco-friendly LED lights, timed electricity and variable speed drives in the milking parlors to better conserve resources for the planet. 💡🌎

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #DairyDoesToo #sustainability #recycle #earth #dairy #water #ecofriendly #LEDlights #electricityuse

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Nov 2

Every vote cow-nts! Get to the polls today. 🗳️

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #cows #cowsofig #election #electionday #vote #michigan

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Nov 1

Here in Michigan, we love and celebrate one of the best pizza styles anywhere...🍕

We call it square, but it’s really a rectangle. Learn how to make Detroit-Style Pizza at home by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #detroit #detroitpizza #detroitstylepizza #michigan #pizza #pizzalover #cheesy #foodgram

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Oct 31

It’s halftime and we are excited to announce our fourth of eight 2021 #HomeFridgeAdvantage Winners – Congratulations to Oralia from Lansing!

Oralia was nominated by her daughter Monique who shared how her mom always puts her own needs aside to take care of everyone else. Oralia has been caring for her husband who was recently diagnosed with cancer and for her other daughter recovering after an infection led to an 11-day induced coma.

Oralia also works at Advent House Ministries, a homeless and food shelter, that assist people out of poverty. The organization was a natural “Forward Pass” choice and will receive $2000 to purchase equipment so they are better able to serve nutrient-rich dairy to the community.

Monique, Michigan's dairy farmers, Kroger and the Detroit Lions all agreed she was more than deserving of an upgrade to her small, old refrigerator. Her new appliance will be stocked with #UndeniablyDairy and groceries.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #HFA #nominate #community

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Oct 29

Bring empty chocolate milk cartons back from the dead and create some festive fall lanterns. 💀➡️

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #milk #chocolatemilk #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweencrafts #recycle #recycledart

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Oct 29

There are only a few days left to enter @goboldwithbutter’s Holiday Cookie Contest! 🧈🍪

Submit your recipe for a chance to win up to $5,000, 🔗 in bio.

#RG @goboldwithbutter You have LESS THAN TWO WEEKS to enter your holiday cookie recipe. We know you got some delicious and festive ideas to share! Plus, you could win up to $5,000. Enter at the link in our bio.
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#cookiecontest #contest #enter #entertowin #holidaycookies #cookies #baking #goboldwithbutter #butter #recipecontest #recipeinspo #dessert #happyholidays

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Oct 28

#DYK some dairy farmers include brewers grains, a manufacturing by-product of making beer, into their cows' balanced diets? This feed additive would otherwise be sent to a landfill. ♻️

Cheers to beer, farmers and cows this #AmericanBeerDay! 🍻🥛

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #beer #beerday #recycle #michigandairy #didyouknow #funfact #MIBeer

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Oct 26

Don’t forget to grab milk with lunch today at the calf-eteria! 😂🥛

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy

#RG @katelynlavon The cutest little addition to my Jersey herd! 🥰 🐮
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She also may be the most stubborn! 🤦🏼‍♀️
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She proved her persistence by going on a mini hunger strike because she didn't like the bottle nipple 🍼 Apparently all she needed was simply switching to eating her milk out of a pail and now she's a happy little camper. 😋
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Now, I just to decide on a name! 🤔

#JerseyCalf

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Oct 25

Around Halloween, we know parents get creeped out by sugar that’s suddenly everywhere. 🎃

The good news is that there is no reason to ghost chocolate milk! 👻🥛 The beverage provides the same 13 essential nutrients to your little pumpkins as unflavored milk, while contributing a minimal amount of added sugar to their diet.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #chocolatemilk #halloween #halloweencrafts #halloweentime #spooky #sugar #addedsugar #halloweencandy #candy

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