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St. Louis District Dairy Council offers a variety of programs, both in and out of the classroom, to help schools educate students on the importance of dairy foods as part of a healthy diet. These programs offer everything from grants to encourage healthy eating in schools to games and activities that teach lessons about dairy. And that's only the beginning.

Celebrate National Nutrition Month: Connect nutrition, health and flavor with dairy

Consuming dairy foods on a regular basis will help ensure that you provide your body with calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. When you pair milk, cheese, and yogurt with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, you add fiber to your meals.

Kefir Ranch Dip

Looking for a tasty and healthy way to enjoy your vegetables or add flavor to your meals? Made with probiotic-rich kefir, this kefir ranch dip supports gut health while delivering a tangy, herby punch. Whether you’re using it as a dip for fresh veggies, a spread for sandwiches, or a salad dressing, your gut will thank you!

Nourishing Your Gut: The Power of Cultured Dairy

Cultured dairy foods like yogurt and kefir are excellent sources of probiotics, making them powerful allies for gut health. Incorporating yogurt and kefir into your routine can be as easy as enjoying a yogurt parfait for breakfast or blending kefir into a smoothie. 

Baked Parmesan Veggie Casserole

This vegetable casserole is the perfect addition to any meal! It combines vegetables with the delicious flavors of dairy, creating a side dish that everyone will love.

The Dairy Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

Packed with nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamin D, dairy foods fit the bill when it comes to providing high quality nutrition. The dairy section is where variety really comes into play, with new and exciting products regularly making appearances.

No-Boil Baked Penne Pasta

Busy weeknight during the holiday season? Need an easy, savory, crowd-pleasing entree for a holiday get-together? No problem. This No-Boil Baked Penne Pasta will come to your rescue. The penne pasta cooks while it bakes. As a result, this pasta dish assembles in minutes. Put it in the oven and take care of other tasks while it bakes. When you pull the dish from the oven, you’ll be greeted with a hearty aroma that will make you want to tuck into the gooey mozzarella cheese, tender pasta, and delightful pockets of ricotta cheese immediately.

Gotta have ricotta!

Ricotta cheese is a fantastic dairy food to incorporate into dishes and baked goods to help boost the amount of protein per serving, which can make meals more satisfying and filling. 

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