Food
A Brief History of Milk
From milk’s humble beginning 10,000 years ago to modern innovations like pasteurization and flavorings, we’ll give you a glimpse into milk’s evolution from survival beverage into nutritious refrigerator staple.
Food
Milk and Cereal for Breakfast: Villain or Victim?
Milk and cereal is an easy breakfast choice but it often gets a bad rap. Is cereal and milk healthy? A dietitian shares her advice on what to look for on food labels so you can enjoy milk and cereal again if you want to!
Science
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Experiments that Make Learning Fun
by Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC-registered dietitian
Kitchen experiments are a fun way to teach kids about science, cooking, & geography. Making whipped cream, butter, Greek yogurt, and ricotta can be done with minimal supplies in your kitchen. Plus, they get to fill their bellies with their creations!
Changemakers
School Gardens: Growing More Than Just Fruits and Veggies
School gardens are a place to grow food but they also lay roots for environmental, math, science, and art education. Together, Organic Valley and the National Farm to School Network are providing schools resources to create or upgrade school gardens.
Food
Healthy Family Dinner Solutions from a Dietitian
by Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC-registered dietitian
Dinnertime doesn’t have to be stressful! A dietitian and mom who understands the challenges that come with prepping dinner 7 nights a week shares tips for coming up with simple and nutritious organic meals that please everyone.
Food
Organic Milk for Every Life Stage
There are a LOT of organic milk choices out there—even a lot of Organic Valley options! So we put together this organic milk buying guide to help you decide which organic milk is best for different age groups.