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September 2011

How to Beat the Freshman 15

by Jenni on September 30, 2011

“Freshman 15” originally referred to the typical number of credit hours a full-time college student takes each semester. But pop culture also claims it’s the number of pounds college co-eds gain their first year away from home.

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Celebration Around the Globe – World School Milk Day

by Cris Goode on September 28, 2011

By Mary Nicholson There is only one beverage that brings children together from all around the world to celebrate…milk!  Wednesday, September 28th marks the 12th annual World School Milk Day (WSMD) promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.  World School Milk Day provides a chance for children around the world [...]

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Are You Ready for National Chocolate Milk Day?

by Cris Goode on September 26, 2011

By Mary Nicholson Now, I really like milk, and I’m crazy about chocolate, but who knew there was an entire day on the calendar for celebrating the two?  I’m talking about National Chocolate Milk Day, which this year happens to fall on Tuesday, September 27- tomorrow.  What a yummy day!

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Racing for Chocolate Milk

by Cris Goode on September 23, 2011

By Kimmi Devaney Fall is here, and it’s time to kick the running up a notch—races are just around the corner! This time of year is great. The weather has finally cooled down enough that I don’t have to wake up at 5 a.m. to squeeze in a long run before it gets too hot. [...]

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Happy National Pecan Cookie Day!

by Jenni on September 21, 2011

I know for many Americans the pecan cookie is a favorite. For those that prefer sweets on the saltier side, pecans transform cookies into a salty/sweet masterpiece. The native American nut provides a pleasant, textural crunch as well as rich buttery flavor to any variety of baked goods. Pecan cookies are great because there are so many different recipes for these delicious cookies.

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Logan Jenney and Karen Willy, dietetic interns from theDairy & Nutrition Council of Indiana, Inc. talk like pirates for National Talk Like A Pirate Day. They offer tips about dairy and pirate jokes in this entertaining pirate video

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Squashed Macaroni & Cheese

by Cris Goode on September 16, 2011

By Diane Ruyack When temperatures begin to drop, nothing hits the spot like comfort foods. As your family gears up for a season full of fun and festivities, you will want your kids to eat better and be healthier. Eating dinner together is a challenge between work schedules and after school activities. It is tough [...]

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Indiana’s Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador

by Cris Goode on September 15, 2011

By Mary Nicolson Something new for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program this year is the addition of a Student Ambassador program.  Thirty-five State Representatives were selected via applications and a nomination process last spring.  Indiana was fortunate to be one of the states with a student ambassador and he is Greg More, a [...]

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Hooray For National Chocolate Milkshake Day!

by Cris Goode on September 12, 2011

By DeDe Hausmann Bet you didn’t know that SEPTEMBER 12 is the day all of us CHOCOHOLICS can celebrate by indulging in an icy cold and delicious CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE and not feel guilty??!!!!  I sure didn’t, but I am looking forward to this day.

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Farming with Grandpa

by Cris Goode on September 11, 2011

Special Note: Today as our country remembers all of the lives changed that fateful day 10 years ago, we are thankful for the heroes then and now that protect our freedoms to be able to live out our dreams and follow our passions that are often passed down from those we love, like that of [...]

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