Dairy Council of Utah & Nevada
29 Nov
What the Health

What the Health? Debunking 3 Dairy Myths

Contributor: Amanda Arnold - USU Dietetics Student and Dairy Council of UT/NV intern Recently, I’ve noticed an increase in popularity of alternative milk beverages like almond and soy milk. I’ve had roommates, friends, and classmates talk about the health benefits of these products and even witnessed...

30 Oct
Erika Sherwood

Team Chocolate Milk – Erika Sherwood

Meet Erika Sherwood, our third Team Chocolate Milk Athlete! Erika will be competing in the upcoming Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon Series on November 12th. Since 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has made running fun by infusing the course with live bands,...

23 Oct
Bryon Solberg

Team Chocolate Milk – Bryon Solberg

We are excited to feature our second of four Built With Chocolate Milk Athletes competing in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon coming up on Nov. 12th! Since 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has made running fun by infusing the course with...

05 Oct

Impact of Yogurt on Nutrition Intake, Overall Diet Habits and the Environment

A summary detailing the possible explanations for yogurt's contribution to overall health concluded that yogurt’s naturally high nutrient density and lower energy density resulted in higher intakes of calcium, protein, and vitamin D combined with greater appetite control and weight maintenance. Furthermore, based on the...

21 Jul

How Much Dairy Do I Need?

From 0 to 100, dairy has its role in every year of life. However, recommendations change based on age and it is important to know how to incorporate dairy into each stage of life. Since it can be confusing and difficult to get it straight,...

12 Jul

Protein Series Part 3 | Macro Balancing

Enter gyms and nutrition professionals’ offices across the country and you may hear people talking about “macro balancing.” In this post, we’ll break down what that means and help you understand how to “monitor your macros.” Although this “Macro Diet” is some of the latest...

27 Jun

Part 2 | Protein Throughout the Day

Check out the first post in our protein series on Types of Protein!   It’s not out of the norm for many of us to sit down to dinner and enjoy a burger, chicken, or steak. Many Americans focus on dinner as a hearty meal that is...

21 Jun
Protein

Part 1 | Sources of Protein

Along with carbohydrates and fat, protein is one of the essential nutrients needed by the body. When we eat protein, it is digested and broken down into individual amino acids.  These are the building blocks our body uses to, among other things, build muscle tissue,...

12 Apr
Greek Yogurt

Yogurt – The Ultimate Superfood

-Danielle Conlon - BYU Dietetic Intern Every year, there is a new superfood that people start raving about. A superfood is a food that has been scientifically shown to prevent chronic disease and to promote health. Foods that have boasted this label include salmon, blueberries, kale,...

17 Sep
smoothies

Breakfast Smoothies

With summer ending and school in full swing it's often hard to find time for a nutritious breakfast. Smoothies are a great option for starting your day with some excellent nutrition on the go! There are many flavor options and they are so versatile. Use one of...