Whole milk in schools: What parents need to know about this nutritional change

Whole milk in schools: What parents need to know about this nutritional change

Between busy mornings, packed schedules, and trying to feed everyone, most parents are just looking for foods that their kids will actually enjoy and that will support their health. That’s why recent changes in school nutrition are noteworthy. With the recently released Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and updated dietary guidelines, schools may now … Read more

Nebraska hospitals in crisis show how short-changed Republican-led local health funding is

Rural Hospitals

CLAYTON, Neb. (AP) — A major reason Rick and Jane St. John chose to live in the small town of Clayton, Nebraska, was because of its hospital. The couple has a child with nonverbal autism and epilepsy, which requires up to three hospital visits a week. And Creighton’s Critical Access Hospital has become a lifeline … Read more

Protein Plus Benefits: Why Dairy is a Nutritious and Smart Choice

Protein Plus Benefits: Why Dairy is a Nutritious and Smart Choice

It’s always great when you find something that can serve multiple roles. A babysitter who watches over children and cleans the house. A cleaning product that disinfects and deodorizes. Or a cell phone that replaces your camera, calendar, and GPS. When it comes to nutrition, protein gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. … Read more