Rootstock Blog | Organic Valley

What’s the Difference Between Homogenized and Cream-on-Top Milk?

by Rootstock Editor

Have you seen "homogenized" on your carton of milk and wondered what it meant? It’s all about fat breakdown. Read on to see how it works.

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Betty Izumi: How Teaching “Food Gratitude” Encourages Kids to Eat Veggies

by Rootstock Radio

Struggling to get your kids to eat their veggies? Try teaching them food gratitude, says Betty Izumi, RD, of Harvest for Healthy Kids.

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Why Organic Grass-Fed Dairy Is Good (and Good For You!)

by Rootstock Editor

It’s simple: When our cows eat well, you do too! Find out more about what makes organic pasture-raised milk and Grassmilk® the best dairy for you and your family.

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8 Things You Should Know About Grass-Fed Dairy

by Rootstock Editor

Animals outside, where they belong, eating what they’re supposed to eat—is it any surprise this makes happy cows and tasty, nutritious milk? Read on to learn why grass-fed dairy just makes sense.

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Advice from a Dietitian: Why You Should Choose Organic and Grass-fed Dairy

by Jessica Beacom, RDN & Stacie Hassing, RDN, LD, co-founders of The Real Food Dietitians

With the popularity of paleo, plant-based, and Whole30 diets, dairy products are disappearing from shopping carts. Read why The Real Food Dietitians believe in the benefits of organic and grass-fed dairy and why they recommend it.

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How to Make Your Own Butter in 20 Minutes

by Rootstock Editor

Did you know you could make your own homemade butter in less than a half hour? This DIY butter recipe is a great activity to do with kids to help them learn where their food comes from and experience making it themselves.