8 large eggs 1/3 cup 1% milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Time: 30 min. Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients: Instructions: 1.Preheat the oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. 2.Whisk together the eggs, milk, and butter in a large bowl; stir in the cheese and remaining ingredients. 3.Portion the mixture evenly into prepared muffin tin; bake 22 to 25 minutes or until puffed and set. 4.Remove from the oven and cool for 3 min before serving. Adapted from: https://thedairyalliance.com/dairy-recipes/ham-and-swiss-quiche-muffins/ ½ cup diced ham ¼ cup fresh spinach leaves ¼ cup diced red pepper 1 tablespoon minced green onion ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt There are few foods able to match the overall nutrition benefits that milk provides, which is why it is often referred to as “nature’s perfect food.” From growing children, to athletes, to seniors, milk offers us all a healthy blend of nutrients to enhance our health. Milk can be incorporated into a variety of fun snacks. For example, try blending up a smoothie using fruits you have on hand, ice, and an 8-oz. serving of milk. To further the fun, try freezing the mixture in a paper cup with a popsicle stick for smoothie popsicles. As an occasional treat, mixing ½ cup of instant pudding with reduced-fat milk is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delectable dessert. Dairy may not be an option for your little one, but not to worry! Lactose-free milk is available as an option for those who suffer from lactose intolerance. Unsweetened soymilk is an acceptable alternative to dairy milk as well. These substitutions offer similar levels of vitamin D, calcium, and other nutrients that milk would normally provide. No matter the milk you choose, incorporating 2-3 servings of dairy into your family’s daily nutrition will keep everyone’s bones strong and sustain the health of your loved ones. For more information, visit: https://thedairyalliance.com/dairy-nutrition/health-benefits-of-dairy/ In Florida, there are roughly 125,000 dairy cows collectively producing over 300 million gallons of milk every year. The leading dairy-producing counties in Florida include Lafayette and Okeechobee. Florida’s dairy herds range in size anywhere from 150 to 5,000 cows. These cows are mostly Holstein cows, the traditional-looking black and white cows, and they are milked 2 to 3 times per day. The milk that they provide is rich in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, as well as B vitamins. In fact, just one 8-oz. serving of milk provides the necessary daily values for all of those nutrients. Additionally, milk delivers a proper balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making it a staple food amongst people of all ages.

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8 large eggs1/3 cup 1% milk1 tablespoon melted butter1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Time: 30 min. Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients:

Instructions:1.Preheat the oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.2.Whisk together the eggs, milk, and butter in a large bowl; stir in the cheese and remaining ingredients.3.Portion the mixture evenly into prepared muffin tin; bake 22 to 25 minutes or until puffed and set.4.Remove from the oven and cool for 3 min before serving. Adapted from: https://thedairyalliance.com/dairy-recipes/ham-and-swiss-quiche-muffins/

½ cup diced ham¼ cup fresh spinach leaves¼ cup diced red pepper1 tablespoon minced green onion¼ teaspoon seasoned salt

M A R C HNutrition Newsletter

W H Y M I L K ?There are few foods able to match the overall nutrition benefits that milk provides, which is why it is oftenreferred to as “nature’s perfect food.” From growing children, to athletes, to seniors, milk offers us all a healthyblend of nutrients to enhance our health. Milk can be incorporated into a variety of fun snacks. For example, tryblending up a smoothie using fruits you have on hand, ice, and an 8-oz. serving of milk. To further the fun, tryfreezing the mixture in a paper cup with a popsicle stick for smoothie popsicles. As an occasional treat, mixing ½cup of instant pudding with reduced-fat milk is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delectable dessert. Dairy maynot be an option for your little one, but not to worry! Lactose-free milk is available as an option for those whosuffer from lactose intolerance. Unsweetened soymilk is an acceptable alternative to dairy milk as well. Thesesubstitutions offer similar levels of vitamin D, calcium, and other nutrients that milk would normally provide.No matter the milk you choose, incorporating 2-3 servings of dairy into your family’s daily nutrition will keepeveryone’s bones strong and sustain the health of your loved ones. For more information, visit:https://thedairyalliance.com/dairy-nutrition/health-benefits-of-dairy/

M I L K F R E S H F R O M F L O R I D AIn Florida, there are roughly 125,000 dairy cows collectively producing over 300 million gallons of milk everyyear. The leading dairy-producing counties in Florida include Lafayette and Okeechobee. Florida’s dairy herdsrange in size anywhere from 150 to 5,000 cows. These cows are mostly Holstein cows, the traditional-lookingblack and white cows, and they are milked 2 to 3 times per day. The milk that they provide is rich in calcium,vitamin D, vitamin A, as well as B vitamins. In fact, just one 8-oz. serving of milk provides the necessary dailyvalues for all of those nutrients. Additionally, milk delivers a proper balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates,making it a staple food amongst people of all ages.