Today, more than ever, consumers are concerned with nutrition.
We're proud to offer a variety of delicious, healthy choices that
can be incorporated into meals and snacks for people of all
ages.
Goodness by the Gulp
Dean Foods' dairy products provide natural health benefits. Milk
is packed with 8 essential nutrients, making it one of the most
naturally nutrient-rich beverages you can enjoy. Dairy products
provide calcium, Vitamin D, phosphorus, potassium, and high-quality
protein, which are associated with a number of health benefits,
including supporting bone and heart health. Drinking eight ounces
of delicious and nutritious milk helps you get one step closer to
meeting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans' recommended three
servings of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products a
day.1
Staying Healthy
In addition to promoting bone health, several studies show that
increasing dairy intake as part of a low-calorie, nutrient-rich
diet could lead to a significant reduction in overall chronic
disease risk.
Other recent research suggests that dairy products may help
reduce the risk of hypertension, help achieve and maintain a
healthy body weight, and play a beneficial role in cardiovascular
disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
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It's not surprising that low-fat and fat-free milk products are
one of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines' "food groups to encourage"
given their high nutrient density and their emerging role in health
promotion.1
New Discoveries - Milk as a Recovery Aid
Recent studies show that milk is a great recovery beverage after
exercise. Milk is a great choice after a workout because it
contains an ideal mix of protein and carbohydrates that help
replenish your exhausted muscles, which can help you stay in top
shape and keep up with your busy schedule.
Build Muscle. Burn Fat. An article in the
August 2007 issue of The American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition states that reaching for a tall glass of fat-free
milk after lifting weights may actually help build muscle and burn
body fat. Click here to read the entire
article.
Drink It In. In May 2007, the British
Journal of Nutrition noted that a glass of low-fat milk may
keep you hydrated after exercise better than a commonly used sports
drink, or even water. Click here to read the entire
article.
Go Chocolate! A report in the March 2007 issue
of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise
shows that chocolate milk is a surprising new option to help
refuel tired muscles after exercise. Click here to read the entire
article.
Spread the Joy of Soy
Dean Foods through its WhiteWave division offers a full line of
Silk soy products, including plain and flavored soymilk,
organic soymilk, enhanced and light soymilk, soy creamers and soy
yogurts. We take seriously our role in helping consumers better
understand the health benefits of soy and encouraging them to
introduce soy into their diets. According to the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol that
includes 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart
disease.6 Soy protein may also help promote bone health,
alleviate symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of certain
types of cancer. We use only whole soy beans in the manufacture of
our products to preserve the great taste and nutrition Mother Nature
intended.
