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Go Greek This Holiday Season

11/25/2019

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I've Got the Need...the Need for Cheese

7/1/2019

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Humans have been finding ways to preserve food since the beginning of time, making food preservation one of the world’s oldest technologies. Before electricity, refrigerators and freezers became common household luxuries, we had to find ways to keep our food from spoiling while maintaining its nutritional value, texture and flavor.

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National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

5/31/2019

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This month I was invited back to WTVQ to talk about bone health! Take a look at the video to learn how to achieve Bonegevity, or bones that are built to last.

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Hunt for a Healthy Easter!

4/17/2019

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Check out my latest interview on WTVQ, discussing healthy ways to celebrate the Easter holiday.
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Diet Disasters and National Nutrition Month

3/7/2019

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This year for National Nutrition Month we are promoting a campaign titled "Diet Disasters!"

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Fall into Pumpkin

11/20/2018

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​Fall is in full swing, and you know what that means: pumpkin everything! This popular flavor is making its way into everything from coffee to candles earlier and earlier each fall season. What is it about this fruit that we love so much? How did it carve its own slice into our Thanksgiving traditions?
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Cook. Eat. Grow. at Foodchain

11/15/2018

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It was my pleasure to partner with Foodchain, a local nonprofit organization, to teach a dairy good lesson for Lexington's youth!

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Breaking into Media

9/21/2018

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"Knees weak, arms are heavy..."

I'll stop right there. You know what comes next. Good thing we aren't making spaghetti, or you might be feeling sick.

But that's exactly the feeling of breaking into something totally new, challenging, and unknown. With great challenge comes great reward, however.

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Donate Dairy for National Food Bank Day

9/4/2018

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​Hunger affects people in every community across the country and could be one job loss or medical crisis away for anyone. Not everyone struggling with hunger qualifies for federal nutrition assistance, and food banks are making it their mission to bridge this gap.

​In congruence with federal nutrition programs, food banks have used the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americansas a model for healthy eating for their recipients. As a result, recent years show more fresh produce being sourced and distributed to populations in need. Despite the mission to provide the most nutritious food possible, milk and dairy foods continue to be some of the least donated yet most requested food items at food banks.
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Currently, the average food bank recipient receives less than one gallon of milk per year. However, to meet the recommended three servings of milk each day, they need more than 1 gallon per week. Milk is naturally nutrient-rich, containing nine essential nutrients, including 8 grams of high-quality protein per serving and three of the four nutrients missing in the diet of most Americans– calcium, vitamin D and potassium.

Nutrition-related illnesses are more prevalent in food insecure households. One third of households utilizing food banks has a family member living with diabetes and 58% of food bank clients report high blood pressure. Research shows three servings of milk each day can help maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. According to Feeding America, 79% of food insecure households report purchasing cheaper, unhealthy food to provide enough to eat for their families. Milk, yogurt and cheese are affordable sources of high-quality protein. In fact, each serving of milk only costs about a quarter.
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Food banks are beginning to address the dairy deficiency at their facilities, which has led to the launch of a program called Milk2MyPlate. This program is working to bring food banks and milk suppliers together with a common goal to provide a consistent supply of fresh milk to those who need it most. September 7th is National Food Bank Day, and you can show your support by taking the #10GallonChallenge! Donate 10 gallons of milk to a local food bank near you, and together we can help end hunger.

Visit thedairyalliance.com for more information about dairy farming, recipes, and more!
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Breakfast in the Classroom

7/19/2018

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Did you know that 75% of teachers reported to No Kid Hungry that students regularly come to school without eating breakfast?! Skipping breakfast has been associated with lack of concentration and behavioral problems in the classroom, ultimately preventing children from meeting their learning potential.

​No Kid Hungry is a national nonprofit organization focused on ending child hunger, and a pilot program in Tennessee is working to bring their vision to life. 
Breakfast in the Classroom is an initiative aiming to ensure students have access to a nutritious meal each morning. Originally tested at a single elementary school in Rutherford County, after one year the school reported its highest test scores to date.

​This fall the program will launch in three additional elementary schools, of which more than half of the students are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program. The menu will focus on nutritious options such as dairy, whole grains, and fruits.
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  • Personal
  • Professional
  • Blogs
    • True Life
    • The Dairy Alliance
    • Clinical Dietitian, 2017
    • Dietetic Internship, 2016
    • Research and Writing, 2015
    • Extension Internship, 2014