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St. Louis District Dairy Council offers a variety of programs, both in and out of the classroom, to help schools educate students on the importance of dairy foods as part of a healthy diet. These programs offer everything from grants to encourage healthy eating in schools to games and activities that teach lessons about dairy. And that's only the beginning.

Nourishing Your Gut: The Power of Cultured Dairy

Cultured dairy foods like yogurt and kefir are excellent sources of probiotics, making them powerful allies for gut health. Incorporating yogurt and kefir into your routine can be as easy as enjoying a yogurt parfait for breakfast or blending kefir into a smoothie. 

The Dairy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

Packed with nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamin D, dairy foods fit the bill when it comes to providing high quality nutrition. The dairy section is where variety really comes into play, with new and exciting products regularly making appearances.

Gotta have ricotta!

Ricotta cheese is a fantastic dairy food to incorporate into dishes and baked goods to help boost the amount of protein per serving, which can make meals more satisfying and filling. 

Elevate Your Holiday Dishes with Heavy Whipping Cream

As you prepare for the upcoming holidays, make sure heavy whipping cream is a staple in the kitchen. Its versatility and richness make it an indispensable ingredient that can elevate both sweet and savory dishes. From the first course to the last bite of dessert, heavy whipping cream is sure to add a touch of indulgence to holiday celebrations.

Cooking up a love for dairy this autumn season

Dairy is the perfect addition to any meal-time favorite, especially during the autumn season. Whether adding dairy to a smoothie for breakfast or a soup for dinner, dairy’s flavor profile pairs well with other food groups and boosts all-around nutrition.

Build a Better Breakfast with Chocolate Milk

Sharing evidence of the health benefits of flavored milk helps to clear up misconceptions about its place in school meals. With 13 essential nutrients, flavored milk is a key player in school nutrition.

Say yes to yogurt to fill nutritional gaps in teens’ meals

As your children navigate their teen years, evaluate your shopping patterns and make strategic changes to stock your refrigerator and pantry with more nutrient-dense foods to support their growing bodies.

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