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March 13, 2012
Young adults not drinking enough milk
Young people reduce their intake of calcium and dairy products as they enter their twenties, just when they should be consuming more, according to a study in the July-August issue of the US Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Because peak bone mass…
March 13, 2012
Childhood dairy intake leads to better adolescent bone health
Children who drink milk and consume other dairy products (two or more servings a day) are likely to have stronger bones in adolescence, according to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Dr. Lynn Moore and colleagues from Boston University…
March 13, 2012
Milk could reduce risk of memory loss in old age
Vitamin B12 in milk could help stave off memory loss in old age, according to a study performed at the University of Oxford and published in the journal Neurology. For the study, 107 people between the ages of 61 and 87 underwent brain scans, memory testing…
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March 13, 2012
Eating right during pregnancy and nursing
During pregnancy, your body undergoes a series of changes that require closer attention to your diet. There are a number of recommendation on the nutrients your body needs during pregnancy, which have been calculated to meet the needs of the baby, the mother,…
March 13, 2012
Diabetes and dairy products
Why should people with diabetes consume dairy products? Dairy products are an excellent option because: They have a low glycemic index, meaning their carbohydrates reach the bloodstream slowly, preventing high glucose in the blood Give you calcium to help…
March 13, 2012
Dairy for cardiovascular health
From the heart, take care of yourself! Eating foods enriched with Omega 3 or phytosterols may be one of the actions you can take to stay healthy. Phytosterols are plant-origin compounds found in vegetable oils, nuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds. They are also…
March 13, 2012
Physical activity
Physical activity is a good complement to a healthy diet. That is why it is important to exercise for between thirty and sixty minutes at least four times a week. It has been proven that exercise helps a body to stay healthy and maintain the desired weight.…