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The health benefits of cheese

New research debunks conventional wisdom.

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods

September 11, 2023

This year, I am celebrating 25 years as a consultant to the U.S. dairy industry, and 20 years as a columnist for Dairy Foods magazine.

The benefits of using cultured dairy products as ingredients

Sour cream, cream cheese and yogurt provide amped up nutritional value to favorite foods.

K.J. Burrington

May 19, 2023

Whether it is your favorite spoonable or drinkable yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese spread, or a sour cream-topped baked potato, we all enjoy eating cultured products. However, we often overlook their potential as ingredients in many of the foods we enjoy every day.

Proposed cuts to WIC dairy benefits risk nutrition security

Three-in-four WIC participants are concerned with the USDA proposal, Morning Consult survey reveals.

Joseph Scimeca

February 13, 2023

Three-in-four WIC participants concerned with the USDA proposal, Morning Consult survey reveals.

Dairy’s benefits cannot be replaced

Calcium, D vitamins and protein are all derived from one source.

Sharon Gerdes

December 27, 2022

Calcium, D vitamins and protein are all derived from one source.

IDFA: FDA’s proposed “healthy” rule falls short

FDA’s proposed “healthy” rule begins to embrace dairy, but many healthy dairy products are excluded.

Joseph Scimeca

December 13, 2022

FDA’s proposed “healthy” rule begins to embrace dairy, but many healthy dairy products are excluded.

2022 State of the Industry: Ingredients: Dairy rockets toward a new galaxy

Suppliers are keeping pace with evolving processor and shopper demands for flavorful products that emphasize wellness and visual appearance.

Richard Mitchell

November 14, 2022

Suppliers are keeping pace with evolving processor and shopper demands for flavorful products that emphasize wellness and visual appearance.

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Look to dairy for calcium and vitamin D

Dairy calcium is highly bioavailable and works synergistically with vitamin D and other nutrients to build healthy bones. Adding probiotics may increase bioavailability

Sharon Gerdes

October 9, 2018

A few years back, my family physician recommended that I be tested for bone mineral density and start taking a calcium supplement. I explained that I got my calcium from dairy and had great bones.

Kraft Foods MilkBites granola bars

March 18, 2012

As mentioned in a another March 2012 article, Kraft Foods has aggressive new product plans for this year.

Borden Dairy: Borden Life! Milks

December 9, 2011

A line of innovative fluid milk products branded Borden Life! debuted in Houston in four unique formulations: Calcium, Fiber, Multi-Vitamin and Protein. Developed by the Borden Dairy Co., Dallas, each formulation is supercharged with vitamins, minerals or select nutrients with well-recognized health and nutritional benefits.

Reasons Why Processors Should Add Nutrients to Dairy Foods

D. Berry

December 1, 2011

Ever since I can remember I have been challenged with swallowing pills. When I was a little girl, my mom would dissolve the orange-flavored baby aspirin in a spoon of water for me to swallow. Thank goodness Flintstones vitamins were chewable. When I got older, my doctor encouraged me to take the same approach as one does with their pets, and that is to hide the tablet or capsule in a piece of cheese or some bread. Let’s just say it’s pretty challenging to trick oneself.