Dairy Myth 3

Posted Jun 25, 2010 News & Notes, Farm Store News

Here's a question or comment that comes up fairly frequently when people find out I work on a dairy farm.

Myth 3: People with lactose intolerance should avoid dairy foods.
Fact: Lactose intolerance is often confused with milk allergies. Lactose intolerance is not an allergic reaction to dairy foods. Rather it is the inability to digest the milk sugar lactose. Lactose-free milk and yogurt are good alternatives to drinking milk for people that are lactose intolerant. Aged cheeses such as Cheddar and Swiss are also low in lactose. Many people with lactose intolerance can drink up to 1 cup of milk daily without problems (Miller, G.D., Jarvis, J.K. and McBean, L.D. 2000. Handbook of dairy foods and nutrition. 3rd ed. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
NHS (Nurses Health Study). 1990. Harvard Medical School.).

Ice Cream Social July 3

Posted Jun 21, 2010 News & Notes

Come visit us for the 11th Ice Cream Social. We will be offering tours, a living history area, wagon rides, and of course ice cream . . . lots of ice cream. Come join us from 11am -6pm.

Dairy Myth 2

Posted May 13, 2010 News & Notes, Farm Store News

I've never heard this question before, but found it interesting because I have talked to vegans who think eating vegetables gives you enough calcium.

Myth 2: Spinach is as good a source of calcium as milk. FACT: There is more calcium in 1 cup of milk than there is in 16 cups of spinach. One will need to eat more than 48 cups of spinach to get the recommended daily intake of calcium (USDA, 2010). Furthermore, milk contains Vitamin D which enhances calcium absorption (Wasserman, R.H. 2004. Vitamin D and the dual process of intestinal calcium absorption. Journal of Nutrition 134: 3137-3139.

Dispelling Dairy Myths

Posted Apr 23, 2010 News & Notes, Farm Store News

Myth Series

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to comment on some of the myths about dairy foods. As I looked at some of these, it was interesting because I get asked these questions often when I’m talking about dairy. MYTH NUMBER 1: Consuming diary products can lead to weight gain. FACT: Weight gain occurs when one consumes more calories than the body can burn as energy. Contrary to this common myth, research both in animals and humans suggest that including three servings of low fat dairy foods in a calorie controlled diet may help greater weight loss— that’s right weight loss! Clinical trials have also shown a strong correlation between calcium intake and reduced body weight, body fat percentage and waist size! (Zemel, M. 2005. Role of dairy foods in weight management. JACN 24(6) 537S-546S.)

CONCLUSION: BE SURE TO HAVE AT LEAST 3 SERVINGS A DAY OF YUMMY COUNTRY DAIRY PRODUCTS

Cherries at Country Dairy

Posted Feb 03, 2010 News & Notes

The New Era Chamber Cherry Pie Contest is coming up on February 20. Come down to the Farm Store and get your fresh frozen cherries to put in a winning entry!

ICS 11

Posted Feb 01, 2010 News & Notes

Calling all Country Dairy Ice Cream-aholics-- we have our Ice Cream Social date for 2010. Once again we will open up our farm for you all to come visit and enjoy some GREAT ice cream on Saturday July 3.

Photo: Free Milk???? Is it true????

Posted Jan 06, 2010 News & Notes, Farm Store News

Come to the Country Dairy Farm Store and pick up a free milk punch card! Buy 10 gallons of WHITE MILK from the Farm Store and get your eleventh gallon free! This offer will last through May 31, 2010. Hurry on in to take advantage of this limited time offer.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted Dec 29, 2009 News & Notes

The folks at Country Dairy wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It's been chilly in West Michigan lately, be sure to dress warm!

Photo: Online Store is operational!

Posted Dec 16, 2009 News & Notes, Farm Store News

Check out our online store, it is now operating and ready to be used! Be sure to order your last minute cheese boxes for those special Christmas gifts! We have a few cool offerings as well that includes our summer sausage. Be sure to check it out!

Winter, brrrrrrr!

Posted Dec 10, 2009 News & Notes

Winter is raging outside right now-- some are calling it a blizzard. Temperatures dropped over the day and it is now frigid and blowing out. We'll have to tuck the cows in tonight!