Guest contributors to Dairy Nutrition share their professional expertise on a variety of topics related to milk products, nutrition and health.
Our muscles are constantly in balance between anabolism (growth) and catabolism (breakdown). For anabolism to take place, we need to fuel muscles with protein. Exercise also gives muscles a further push to grow. Optimal distribution of protein at each meal appears to be a key factor in building and maintaining muscle mass throughout life.
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Read moreWhile calcium and vitamin D are well recognized for their role in the prevention of osteoporosis, the impact of dietary protein on bone health is less well understood. A well-accepted hypothesis holds that high-protein diets are possibly/potentially detrimental to bone because they...
Continue readingAlthough there is no scientific basis for the commonly held belief that adults require eight to 10 glasses of water daily, liquids do need to be consumed before, during and after physical activity to support adequate hydration and replace fluid and electrolytes lost through perspiration....
Continue readingThe role of protein in the regulation of long-term energy balance and maintenance of healthy body weight remains unclear. Nonetheless, high-protein diets remain popular due to perceived benefits such as increased satiety. Evidence is mounting that the source of protein is very important...
Continue readingThe DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet—rich in lower-fat milk products, fruits and vegetables—is widely acknowledged by the healthcare community as an important regulator of blood pressure. It has been shown to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals by...
Continue readingSkeletal muscle is important for regulation of blood glucose as well as blood lipids as it is the largest site for glucose disposal and lipid oxidation. Thus, resistance exercise (to gain, or prevent loss of even a small amount of muscle) may have important health benefits. In an acute...
Continue readingThe atherogenic dyslipidemia seen in patients with the metabolic syndrome includes elevated plasma triglyceride levels, reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (C) and increased small, dense cholesterol depleted low-density lipoprotein (sdLDL) particles. Lowering sdLDL levels...
Continue readingData from nutrition surveys confirm that, despite increased knowledge about nutrition and health, Canadians still aren't getting the number of servings of milk products recommended by the Food Guide.1 Fruit and vegetable consumption is poor, but that of milk and milk products is even...
Continue readingColon cancer is the third most common cancer in males and females and the second leading cause of mortality in the Western World. It has been estimated that in Canada in 2009, a total of 22,000 individuals will develop colon cancer (12,100 males/9,900 females). The incidence rate of this...
Continue readingIn the fight against obesity, we need to be counseling the public on the need to spend less time counting calories and more time making sure that every calorie counts. The goal of nutrient profiling is to provide “nutrition at a glance.” Not only are current nutrition facts panels...
Continue readingA healthy diet and lifestyle play an important role in the prevention of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes. Emerging evidence suggests that ensuring adequate consumption of milk products may significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While the exact mechanisms...
Continue readingA better understanding of the difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergies leads to a better understanding of how to manage these two distinct conditions.
Read moreThe calcium and other nutrients in milk products are essential for building and maintaining strong bones during childhood, reducing bone loss during adulthood and preventing osteoporosis.
Read moreLearn more about the scientific evidence on hypertension and the impact of milk products in its prevention, as well as the effects of other lifestyle factors.
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Dairy Goodness - Nourish Your Day
Everyone knows that milk products are an important part of a healthy diet. Need to squeeze in a quick dinner between ballet and baseball? Whip up wholesome snacks on a whim? Dairy Goodness has a recipe for every taste and timeline, plus tips and tricks to help make even the most hectic days hassle-free.
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