Dairy 3 for Me

June Dairy Month is the perfect time to get serious about making sure 

that your daily diet includes the recommended three daily  servings 

of dairy to ensure a well balanced diet.

By taking the Dairy 3 for Me Pledge you are committing to getting the three 

servings of dairy daily and promising to enjoy your

 favorite dairy products like milk,cheese and yogurt every day.

Consider these Midwest Dairy tips for including  dairy in your diet:

                             -Substitute syrup on pancakes and waffles with flavored yogurt

                             -Top sandwiches and salads with your favorite cheese

                             -Prepare oatmeal and other cooked cereals with milk instead of water

                             -Make milk your mealtime beverage

                             -Use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream or mayonnaise

                             -Recover from a tough workout with a tall glass of chocolate milk

Contestants and judges from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Dairy Foods 

Contest took the Dairy 3 for Me Pledge last week.

Will you take the pledge?

Have you taken the Dairy 3 For Me Pledge?

I took the pledge not just because I'm a dairy 

farmer but to re-enforce my commitment to improving my health and following

 the 2015 Dietary Guideline's nutritional recommendation. I'll admit, it's probably

 the easiest pledge I can make since there is such a large variety of  dairy to choose from!

Including dairy in the recipes I prepare for my family is one of the best

 ways to keep my pledge and make sure we're all getting the needed servings of dairy.

  Fiesta Rice Skillet Dinner  will be on the menu this week. 

Fiesta Rice Skillet Dinner

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 cup diced onion

2 1/2 cups cooked turkey,chopped

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 (15 ounce) can black beans,drained,rinsed         

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes  with green chilies,drained

1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels

1 cup mild picante sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook onion until soft (about 10 minutes). Add turkey,rice,beans,tomatoes, corn,picante sauce and chili powder. Stir to mix well. Heat thoroughly. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Serve hot.