- By 2017/2018 Tompkins County Dairy Ambassador Abby Thomas
- Around Town
I have been watching the 2017 World Series and it has been exciting! I love playing Volley and Softball.
To do this I must eat right so I can be the best athlete for my team. I drink a lot of Cholate milk!!
The best way to get the calcium you need is by eating and drinking foods that naturally contain calcium. Milk and other dairy products are good sources of calcium; they naturally offer the most calcium per serving. The dairy case has something for everyone – with fat free and reduced fat varieties, families can choose milk, cheese or yogurt products to meet everyone’s taste and nutritional needs.
With 9 essential nutrients such as, protein, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A, B12 and D, riboflavin and niacin, in addition to calcium, milk, cheese and yogurt provide a unique combination of nutrients that pack a powerful punch!
A healthy meal plan including 3-Every-Day of Dairy – a total of three servings of calcium rich milk, cheese or yogurt every day – combined with physical activity, helps build strong bones to last a lifetime.
Here is a Dairy Delicious recipe. You can substitute the strawberries for any kind of fruit.
Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie
Ingredients
5 m 2 servings147 cals
1 banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 cup strawberries
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon milk
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