I “Heart” Dairy
February is often known as the month of love. For some people, this includes buying chocolates, making dinner plans, or giving yourself some extra self-care. February is the perfect time to reflect on how our bodies are being treated. Knowing how to fuel our body is a great place to start.
What are some ways to give your body more love this month?
- Go for a walk.
- Make sure to eat breakfast.
- Try these Turkey Sausage Egg White Muffins for a quick grab-and-go breakfast choice.
- 5 minutes of reflection at the end of a day
- Plan out healthy snacks for the week; so you always have something filling to grab on the go.
- These Breakfast Baskets are a simple way to prep healthy snacks for the week.
- Start and end your days stretching. You can even get your kids involved!
How Can I Fuel My Mind and Body?
Our body likes a mix of protein, complex carbs (whole grains and fiber) and healthy fats to create energy. This does not mean we should only eat fruits and vegetables. There is a time and place for all foods in our diet. However, choosing foods that give us energy will make it easier to get through our busy days. Whether this means a morning workout, being a taxi driver for our kids, or going for a walk after dinner. None of this is possible without the right foods, and it always helps when we can deliciously fuel our bodies!
Our Bodies Love What Dairy Can Offer
Dairy products are a terrific way to fuel our bodies and sustain energy throughout the day. Milk has protein, calcium, B vitamins and Vitamin D. Not a fan of drinking milk? Yogurt and cheese are delicious ways to get these vital nutrients into your daily routine. Yogurt and cheese also have probiotics, which are essential for a happy gut. Check out this article for more on how dairy can support gut health.
Reasons to Love Dairy!
- Improves bone health. Our bones need protein, vitamin D, and calcium, all of which milk provides!
- 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?
- 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.
Interested in more health benefits dairy provides? Check out this blog post here.
Here are some tasty recipes to show some love to your mind and body this month. A healthy lifestyle can include all foods! Let’s try and find a balance between fueling our bodies AND enjoying what we eat.
