Dairy is vital to you
Get the calcium you need from milk or other dairy products
Importance
Dairy products are very important on building healthy bones for your body and structure. Products like milk are very high in calcium and vitamins A and B, which are very much needed in your diet. It can also help you maintain a healthy weight.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones which makes them become fragile and easy to break. At any age you can become affected by this disease. It is called the Silent Disease because there are no symptoms of it and you can only know after your first fracture. 3 ways you can help prevent this from happening are to build your bones up when you are young, have a healthy diet, and makes sure your lifestyle is healthy and active.
Healthy food options
1. Milk
2. Yogurt
3. Cheese
4. Sour cream
5. Tapioca
Internet resource
"DairyGood." .org. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.
Recipe
Berry Blast Smoothie
Makes 2 Servings
Prep Time: 5min
Cook Time: 5min
Ingredients
Recipe courtesy of the American Dairy Association & Dairy Council
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 230
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 120 mg
Calcium: 35% Daily Value
Protein: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Makes 2 Servings
Prep Time: 5min
Cook Time: 5min
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 2 (6-ounce) containers fat-free blueberry yogurt
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted, natural almond butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Recipe courtesy of the American Dairy Association & Dairy Council
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 230
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 120 mg
Calcium: 35% Daily Value
Protein: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
from dairygood.org