Life style

If you've experienced failure in the flower garden, perhaps you've written yourself off as having a brown thumb. However, even experienced gardeners make mistakes resulting from impatience and excitement. When we come home with a trunk full of greene...

If you've experienced failure in the flower garden...

Children can easily drink a lot of juice because juice tastes good. However, too much juice in your child’s diet can contribute to other problems, like poor nutrition, obesity, and tooth decay. Parents can continue to offer age-appropriate servings o...

Children can easily drink a lot of juice because j...

Many people think of nuts as just another junk food snack. In reality, nuts are excellent sources of protein and other healthful nutrients. One surprising finding from nutrition research is that people who regularly eat nuts are less likely to have ...

Many people think of nuts as just another junk foo...

As is so often the case, some of the claims made for soy were based on preliminary evidence, while others go far beyond the available evidence. Back in 1999, the Food and Drug Administration let companies claim that foods containing soy protein “may ...

As is so often the case, some of the claims made f...

Some of the protein you eat contains all the amino acids needed to build new proteins. This kind is called complete protein. Animal sources of protein tend to be complete. Other protein sources lack one or more “essential” amino acids—that is, ...

Some of the protein you eat contains all the amino...

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question, and research on the topic is still emerging. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day—that’s about 58...

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to that quest...

Raw milk—milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized—has gained in popularity the past few years due to the perception that it contains higher levels of nutrients and other health benefits than pasteurized milk. In reality, pasteuri...

Raw milk—milk that has not been pasteurized ...

There are many types of milk -- different fat levels, lactose-free, flavored and plain milk, rBST-free, organic and conventionally-produced. This variety allows consumers to choose the milk product that best matches their nutritional needs and person...

There are many types of milk -- different fat leve...

Through our experiences with Trends tracking and working with health and wellness professionals and community leaders, we know that many questions arise about milk. Our mission is to educate consumers to make food choices for optimal health that mat...

Through our experiences with Trends tracking and w...

If you like foods like cheese, chocolate, yogurt, sourdough bread and soy sauce, you owe a big thank-you to bacteria, yeast and mold. It may sound off-putting, but bacteria, yeast and mold are responsible for many of the planet's favorite foods. In...

If you like foods like cheese, chocolate, yogurt, ...

Milk should be stored between 38 and 40 degrees F. (Learn more about refrigerator storage by clicking on the graphic to the right.) After purchasing milk, drive straight home and refrigerate it promptly. Milk should not be left out on the counter o...

Milk should be stored between 38 and 40 degrees F....

Yogurt is highly nutritious and is an excellent source of protein, calcium and potassium. It provides numerous vitamins and minerals and is relatively low in calories. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that individuals ages 9 and older c...

Yogurt is highly nutritious and is an excellent so...

Milk, cheese and yogurt are healthyMilk and milk products are highly nutritious foods. They contain a unique “package of nutrients” that are an essential part of a healthy eating plan. Milk is not easily replaceable with other foods; the substitutes ...

Milk, cheese and yogurt are healthyMilk and milk p...

A glass of milk contains three of the four nutrients that USDA deems under-consumed by most Americans—calcium, vitamin D and potassium. Thus, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that individuals ages 9 and older consume three se...

A glass of milk contains three of the four nutrien...

When consumed in moderation, olive oil has numerous health benefits. Replacing oils with high saturated fat content with olive oil, which is mostly monounsaturated fat, significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, helps the nervous syste...

When consumed in moderation, olive oil has numerou...

One of the most common questions we are asked is "Can I freeze milk?" Yes, it's ok to freeze milk! If the sell-by date on your milk is approaching, it's fine to freeze it for later use but read on for more advice and other options for using up your m...

One of the most common questions we are asked is "...

All milk, including flavored milk, contains a unique combination of nutrients important for growth and development in kids, and for optimal health and disease prevention in adults. Milk is the #1 food source of three of the four nutrients of concern...

All milk, including flavored milk, contains a uniq...

Keeping Cheese + Yogurt Fresh Learn more about two popular foods, cheese and yogurt. How to keep them fresh and safe to eat. Chocolate Milk Learn more about the impact of flavored milk on the health of children. Recent studies have shown that chil...

Keeping Cheese + Yogurt Fresh Learn more about tw...

Diet + Exercise Keep Bones Strong There are 206 bones in the human body and the skeleton comprises 20 percent of total body weight. The human skeleton is strong yet light, and almost perfectly adapted for the movement, protection and manipulative fu...

Diet + Exercise Keep Bones Strong There are 206 b...

Cancer of the colon and rectum is the third most common cancer and third leading cause of cancer-related death in both men and women in the U.S. Chances are you know someone afflicted with this dreaded disease. Both genetic and environmental factors,...

Cancer of the colon and rectum is the third most c...

DASH—Dietary Pattern That Improves Health Dietary patterns—when and what we choose to eat on a regular basis—are tightly related to our overall health. We can prevent or delay onset of disease through daily choices we make includin...

DASH—Dietary Pattern That Improves Health D...