For young adults, 20 grams of whey protein after exercise can increase muscle protein synthesis. For older adults, increasing protein intake helps them maintain bone and muscle mass.
It is like a sport utility vehicle. Versatile chocolate milk does it all, delivering protein, carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes to help athletes recover from a tough workout.
Then it’s time to kick into another gear. Diet can help prevent disease, and dairy foods are ideal for delivering vital vitamins and minerals. In some cases, dietary supplements may be warranted.
The conversation about food has turned away from protein, calcium and vitamins to 'natural' and absence claims (like no artificial colors, gluten or GMO ingredients). What's a dairy to do?
Tired after working out? Drink a little protein. Overweight? Fiber might help. Digestive issues? Try probiotics. By adding functional ingredients, formulators of dairy foods and beverages can make health-related claims.
Scientists from the Nestle; Research Center, Lausanne, Switzerland, wanted to find out how to promote weight loss in obese older adults while avoiding loss of muscle mass.
Boomers and their children (the Millennials) are careful about what they eat. Protein and probiotic claims appeal to the younger generation. Boomers respond to heart-health claims.
Beth Briczinski, NMPF Vice President of Dairy Foods & Nutrition comments on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report.
March 24, 2015
NMPF tells Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture that it is imperative that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines continue to recommend three servings of milk or other dairy foods each day.
With the guidelines committee considering environmental impacts of food production for the first time, it is critical that we advocate for a food’s nutritional assets to remain the foundation for dietary advice.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are undergoing a revision in 2015, and drafts indicate the advisory committee will — for the first time — consider environmental impacts of food production as part of the criteria for food recommendations.
Pomegranates, once considered exotic, are considered mainstream, like blueberries and strawberries. Growing in popularity are passion fruit, guava, mango and papaya.