June is National Dairy Month

Dairy's Role in Women's Health:  According to the USDA, nearly nine out of ten women (ages 20 and up) fail to meet calcium recommendations.  Milk is an excellent source of calcium and provides eight additional essential nutrients, including protein, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin. Milk and milk products help build strong bones, teeth and muscles. Research shows that when cutting calories to lose weight, three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt each day helps people burn more fat and lose more weight than just cutting calories alone. Dairy foods can also reduce the risk of osteoporosis, kidney stones and PMS.

Recipes:
Beef Burrito with Pepper Jack Cheese and Black Beans
Banana and Yogurt Crepes 
Pomegranate Smoothie

Happy St. Patrick's Day! - The Health Benefits Of Beer

"Take heed all you beer lovers. It is now a proven fact that beer -- yes, BEER -- can provide the same health benefits as wine. No matter what type of ale you prefer, studies show that drinking beer in moderation (up to 2 drinks a day for us guys) can and will reduce your chances of strokes, as well as heart and vascular disease."