Molly Morgan, our registered dietician, is the author of To Your Healthy Life.Style. Here you'll find past month's articles containing helpful advice and information on healthy eating, dairy foods, and Crowley products.

‘Tis the Season - Take the Crowley Holiday Dairy Challenge

During the holidays, with all the festivities and busy schedules, it is at times a concerted effort to stick with a balanced diet. Try these ideas from Crowley and you’ll find it’s not so hard to eat healthy during the holidays.

Take the Crowley Holiday Dairy Challenge

This year, take the Crowley Holiday Dairy Challenge to ensure you are getting three servings of lowfat diary foods every day! The holidays are hectic, but it is still important to get your daily dose of dairy. Download the Crowley Holiday Dairy Challenge tracking worksheet (see link at left for a printable PDF version) and monitor your daily dairy intake. It will help to insure you get the calcium your body needs during the busy holiday season.

Party With Lower Calorie Snacks

If you’re invited to bring an appetizer to a party, think of a lower calorie option. This way you’ll know there’ll be a light snack choice.

Suggestion: Vegetable tray with a dip made with Crowley Light Sour Cream and salsa.

Make Milk Fun

Serve your holiday guests colorful Crowley Lowfat Milk. Pour milk into individual clear glasses and stir in a few drops of either red, green or blue food coloring. Enjoy a glass with guests, and check off one box (one serving) in your three-a-day Crowley Holiday Dairy Challenge worksheet! You’ll all enjoy the benefits of bone-building calcium too!

Eat a Small Meal Before a Big Party

Before going to a holiday party, have a small meal. This can help take the edge off your hunger so that you choose sensible snack selections.

Suggestion: One cup of Crowley Nonfat Pineapple Cottage Cheese and a slice of toast with a little peanut butter equals a one-half serving of dairy… part of helping you meet the Crowley Holiday Dairy Challenge.

Stock the House with Healthy Snacks

When family and friends drop by during the holidays, serve up healthy snack options.

Suggestion: Smoothies are quick and easy with frozen strawberries and Crowley Lowfat Yogurt. In a blender, combine three cups of frozen berries, three cups of Crowley Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt and a splash of juice. Blend until smooth. Serves three. Each serving equals one serving of dairy to help meet the Crowley Holiday Dairy Challenge.

The information provided on our Web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, or cure an illness. Before starting a diet or exercise program, Crowley recommends you talk with your health care provider for consultation on what is right for you and your health.

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