Benefits for Bones

Glass of milk on table on blurred natural background

Bones…we can’t see them and really can’t feel them; however they need our attention more than you may think! Keeping bones healthy starts with proper nutrition. Milk contains nine essential nutrients, making it one of the most nutrient-rich beverages you can enjoy. Drinking 8-ounces of delicious and nutritious milk can help you get one step closer to meeting your needs for Calcium, Vitamin D, protein, potassium and a whole host of other important nutrients!

Here are some stats, to put it all into prospective…

An 8-ounce Serving of Milk, provides:

  • Protein: As 1 1/2 medium eggs
  • Riboflavin: as 1/3 cup of whole almonds
  • Vitamin D: as 3/4 ounce of cooked salmon
  • Potassium: as one small banana
  • Phosphorus: as 1 cup of canned kidney beans
  • Calcium: as 10 cups of raw spinach

How’s that for Nutrient Power House?!

 

“Meal Deal” Smoothie – Makes 1 (20-ounce) Serving

  1. Choose milk & fruit. Select yogurt and add to blender.
  2. Add extras* (Optional). Put the cover on the blender.
  3. Pulse until smooth, pour into cups.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Milk – 8 oz. Yogurt, low fat 4-oz. Fruit – 1 cup Extras

Unflavored low fat or fat free milk

Flavored Fat free

Lactose free

Plain

Vanilla

Fruit Flavored

Greek Style

Bananas

Berries

Cherries, pitted

Kiwi

Mango

Melons

Papaya

Peaches

Pineapple

Nuts

Carrot

Avocado

Peanut or Almond butter

Ground Flax seed

Fresh mint

Vanilla

Cinnamon

Tasty Tips:

  • Use Frozen Fruit for better consistency
  • Use yogurt for smooth, creamier consistency
  • Extra ingredients add calories, limit to 1 to 2 items from the list.