Understanding How Animal Protein Production Is Regulated
As kids growing up, many of us were often given a message along the lines of, “Be sure to eat your protein—it’s good for your muscles!” For sure, dietary protein…
What Is Lactose?
There are many different types of sugars. Some are monosaccharides, which are single units of sugar and are often referred to as “simple” sugars. Other sugars are disaccharides, which are…
A Quick Look Into Dairy Production
Dairy is often something I rely on—ice cream and froyo keep me cool in the summer, hot chocolate and lattes keep me warm in the winter, and a cold glass…
Food and Inflammation Series: Is Dairy Inflammatory?
What we eat has long been known to impact our health, and a wealth of research suggests that our eating patterns impact our risk for diet-related chronic diseases. More recently,…
Top 5 Takeaways On Dairy Purchase Drivers, Health Impacts & Demographic Considerations
Dairy foods and beverages are recommended as part of a healthy dietary pattern given their well-established benefits according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Still, while Americans acknowledge that…
The Dairy Dilemma: Simultaneously Under-Consumed & Misunderstood
Dairy foods and beverages hold the not-so-coveted title as one of the most under-consumed food groups on the plate. In fact, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), approximately…
Research Spotlights:
IFIC Research: Understanding Fluid Milk & Dairy Food Consumption Patterns to Enhance Diet Quality & Nutrition Equity
Download the survey. This IFIC consumer research study provides crucial insights into what drives the general population, including BIPOC populations, to consume and/or avoid dairy foods and beverages. Knowing more about what drives…