How to Store Your Breast Milk Safely (Infographic)
There’s no use crying over spilled milk. But, with the proper planning, you can prevent wasting any breast milk you’ve pumped to nourish your little one. How long is it good? What containers should I...
View ArticleMake Your Coffee Healthier: Best Sweeteners, Milks, Spices
Ah, drinking coffee. Truly one of life’s simple pleasures. But I have some big questions to ask you: Do you add cream or sweetener or do you take it black? Some milks and sweeteners add unnecessary fat...
View ArticleCan Drinking Too Much Milk Make Your Bones More Brittle?
If you drink milk to keep your bones strong, there’s good logic in it. Milk and dairy products are concentrated calcium sources, and we know calcium fortifies bones and prevents osteoporosis. However,...
View Article6 Ways to Make Healthy Chia Seed Pudding (Infographic)
If you haven’t tried chia seed pudding yet, you’re in for a real (and healthy) treat. Besides supplying heart-healthy omega-3s, chia seeds keep your blood sugar balanced and are full of minerals and...
View ArticleWhat to Do When Your Child Won’t Drink Milk
“But I don’t want milk! Do I really have to drink it?” Coercing kids to consume calcium is a daily struggle for some parents. We all know milk is good for bones, but isn’t there another option? What...
View Article13 Ingredients to Avoid If You’re Living Dairy-Free
You’d expect milk and ice cream to contain lactose — a type of sugar found in milk and milk products. But salad dressing and lunch meat? Sneaky! Here Cleveland Clinic dietitian Anna Taylor, MS, RD,...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know When Choosing Milk and Milk Alternatives
For the last several years, non-dairy milk options have skyrocketed in popularity, directly challenging cow milk for grocery aisle dominance. From lactose tolerance issues to diets to going vegan or...
View ArticleWhen Is It Safe to Give Cow’s Milk to My Baby?
At what age can my child start drinking cow’s milk? A: Avoid feeding cow’s milk to any child younger than 12 months old. Fresh cow’s milk has been associated with small micro-bleeds in the digestive...
View ArticleCan You Have Dairy on the Mediterranean Diet?
Q: Can I have milk, cheese, ice cream or other dairy products if I’m following the Mediterranean diet? A: The Mediterranean diet is an evidence-backed diet that almost anyone can follow to improve...
View ArticleWhole Milk or Skim? The Jury’s Still Out
Research is turning our notions about dietary fat on their ear as new studies show that whole-fat milk may protect us against diabetes. The confusion around this issue with whole milk derives, in...
View ArticleCan Milk Relieve the Pain from Spicy Food?
You’re just trying to make dinner — and suddenly it’s like your eyes are on fire. After cutting a hot pepper, you’ve accidentally touched your face, and now you’re feeling the burn. Ouch! Whether...
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