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January 2011

New Year’s Resolutions: Get Back on Track

by Jenni on January 31, 2011

Have you forgotten what your New Year’s Resolutions were? Or have you given up all together? It’s never too late to give your New Year’s Resolutions a little wake-up call. It’s tough to take time and think about the things you want to accomplish when you’re so busy. What were your resolutions? Did you decide to eat healthier or smaller portions, exercise or stick to your financial budget? Don’t throw in the towel yet, it’s time to get back on track and refresh those resolutions!

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Getting to Know Deb O.

by Deb Osza on January 28, 2011

  What do you do at Indiana Dairy? I am the General Manager.  I focus on our organization’s vision, mission, goals, strategies, staff and budgets.  I work with our dairy farmer board of directors.  I participate in our senior leadership team comprised of staff from our national and state and regional dairy promotion organizations.  Occasionally [...]

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Happy Chocolate Cake Day!

by Cris Goode on January 26, 2011

By: Michelle Plummer Happy Chocolate Cake Day! Yes, January 27 (tomorrow) is considered a national holiday for cake…while I am not sure of its history or even who began this holiday…Hats off to the person who did!  Chocolate cake is great plain and simple!  Think about it…have you ever had a ‘bad’ piece of chocolate [...]

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Laugh It Up for Your Health

by Jenni on January 24, 2011

Celebrate the great gift of laughter on Global Belly Laugh Day, January 24. On January 24 at 1:24 p.m. ( your local time) people around the world smile, throw their arms in the air and laugh out loud.Laughter is good for your health and contagious! Anyone that knows me, knows that I laugh a lot and probably during times that I should be quiet. Now, I can tell them that I am laughing for health reasons! Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.

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Colts Fitness Camp

by Cris Goode on January 21, 2011

By Mary Nicholson Students all around Indiana are getting a workout with Colts alumni player and Super Bowl XXLI winner, Mike Prior!  In conjunction with Dairy & Nutrition Council’s Fuel Up to Play 60, Mike and his team involve students in a 45 minute workout with jump ropes, free weights and calisthenics.  The fitness camps [...]

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Say CHEESE to National Cheese Lovers Day!

by Cris Goode on January 20, 2011

By Michelle Plummer Happy National Cheese Lovers Day! Have you ever wonder why saying cheese makes you smile or what does cheese and teeth have in common or Mom always says YES to cheese as a snack!  According to an article written by Kashket and DePaola, cheese helps to lower the acids and prevent dental [...]

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Celebrate National Popcorn Day!

by Cris Goode on January 19, 2011

By Michelle Plummer The origins of this holiday are unknown. We have not found any information or documentation to confirm this is a true “National” day. But, don’t let that pop (burst) your bubble.  It’s a day to celebrate healthy (until you load it with salt and butter), and addicting popcorn. Strangely, National Popcorn Day [...]

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A Heavy Weight No More!

by Jenni on January 17, 2011

Bill Remeika is a on air personality for WXIN Fox 59 Morning News. He took on a six month challenge to lose weight after a trip to the doctor last year revealed some medical issues. While not wanting to diminish those issues Bill has elected to approach his situation in a humerous, off-the-wall manner by [...]

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Nutrient Rich Recipes that are Tasty!

by Jenni on January 14, 2011

Nutrient Rich Recipes that are tasty!

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By DeDe Hausmann It’s that time of year again when those energetic and friendly Girl Scouts and Brownie Scouts will be asking us to buy those delicious cookies that we all know and love.  Being a former Girl Scout (GS) and a former GS leader, I remember this time of year with special memories. When [...]

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