3-A-Day of Dairy The Spa Way

Milk, cheese and yogurt are good for your body, both inside and out! Dairy products make wonderful ingredients for body pampering - you can enjoy spa treatments in your home - for a fraction of the price.

Milk and yogurt contain lactic acid, which acts as a natural moisturizer as it gently exfoliates skin. These dairy delights also are very soothing to the complexion. Try the following homemade spa recipes to pamper your body. And for an added bonus, be sure to include 3 servings of dairy in your daily diet.

Hey Moms!

The latest government studies indicate that 90% of adult women and almost half of all children in this country fall short of meeting thir calcium recommendations. What can you do? You don't have to be a celebrity to be a star for your kids. Kids love imitating their parents and that's also true when it comes to drinking milk - one of the best dietary sources of calcium.

A recent study conducted at the University of Vermont showed that children's milk intake increased when their mothers consumed milk too.* In fact, the research concluded that the amount of milk consumed by moms is the strongest predictor of their children's intake. So, drink up! Whether you drink milk in fun flavors, such as chocolate or strawberry, or straight from convenient single serve containers, milk is good for you...and your children!

*The Journal of American Dietetic Association, Volume 98, p. A-52, 1998

Why milk matters:

Kids need calcium to help build strong bones and adults need calcium to maintain strong bones. But, the benefits don't stop there. Studies show that calcium may help reduce the risk of colon cancer, high blood pressure and may even help reduce premenstrual symptoms. So, whether you're age 6, 16, 36 or 60, you and your family never outgrow the need for milk's powerful nutrient package of calcium and 8 other essential nutrients.

Please visit www.3aday.org to sign up to be a 3-a-Day mom!