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The Milk Life campaign reinforces milk's many nutritional benefits, such as high quality protein, and shows how starting your morning with milk can help power the potential of every day.    The visually impactful work spotlights everyday moments of accomplishment, achievement and enjoyment, showing milk with the latest in graphic and animation technology to bring to life how families who include milk's protein at breakfast make the most of their day.  According to Ad Age " Protein is "really in the news and on consumer's minds," said Julia Kadison, interim CEO of MilkPEP. "But a lot of people don't know that milk has protein, so it was very important to make that connection between milk and protein "   Taibi said his agency started working on a new concept with MilkPEP a year ago. He said the ads are intended to convey the power of protein after you drink milk.  One ad shows a little girl jumping in...

If you love pancakes for breakfast as much and I do then you must try this recipe from our friend Carolyn O'Neil latest cookbook, " Eating well and living healthy in the land of biscuits and bacon ".  I was  partnered  with Carolyn as part of the "got milk" Milk Mustache campaign and we had the opportunity to sit down for lunch and talk about nutrition and common myths regarding milk  consumption . She signed our book and I was so excited to meet her that the next morning I made her "Pecan Pancakes" for breakfast. My kids absolutely loved them and even ask me to make them again the next day.  The pancakes because of the added pecans are loaded with vitamin E and heart healthy omega-3 fatty acid. Of course, a tall glass with 8oz of milk is a must. Pancakes and milk = happy breakfast! Slim Down South Cookbook  “Pecan Pancakes” INGREDIENTS 1 cup of all purpose flour ½ cup of finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) ...

I'm a spokesperson on behalf the Protein Fight Club Milk Mustache Campaign. I have been compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Start your mornings with a refreshing protein packed milk-based smoothie. This sweet delicious smoothie is packed with protein from the milk and peanuts, potassium from the bananas, and a big dose of vitamins and antioxidants from the strawberries. As a Milk Mustache Campaign spokesperson , I've been learning how to improve my eating habits, especially at breakfast. One thing I have learned from my partnered dietician Carolyn O'Neil is to pump up my mornings by incorporating 8oz of milk on my breakfast routine. Despite the known benefits of a good breakfast, Americans continue to skip this important meal. With 8 grams of protein in each 8-ounce glass (even more than in an egg!), milk is a nutrient-rich breakfast staple. Please keep following our Milk Mustache Campaign blog posts . We'll be ...

I'm  a spokesperson on behalf the Protein Fight Club Milk Mustache Campaign.  I have been compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Having a high protein breakfast in the morning has help me tremendously to stay fuller longer.  Sticking to healthy morning routines like drinking 8oz of milk  is helping achieve my new years goals.  Drinking milk is  one of  the many small changes you can make each day that can add up to a healthy lifestyle. To help me further track these small changes that add up to success, our friends at FitBit and the Milk Mustache Campaign has provided me with a new Fitbit Flex.  If you are unfamiliar with Fitbit this is a stylish activity and sleep-tracking wristband that offers a slim, minimalistic design for people that are goal-oriented and want more flexibility in accessorizing; tracks steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, active minutes and sleep; syncs wirelessly t...

I'm a spokesperson on behalf the Protein Fight Club Milk Mustache Campaign. I have been compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. It's Not Breakfast Without Milk If you are looking for ways to loose weight and fight your mid-mornings cravings don't skip drinking a glass of milk. In recent study by Dr Michael Zemel and colleagues, analyzed the diets of 32 obese adults and discovered that those people eating three servings of low-fat dairy products a day lost more than 10% of their body weight. In contrast, those taking calcium supplements or those who had little calcium or dairy in their diet lost only 8% and 6% of their body weight, respectively. Personally, I love having high protein breakfast every morning. It gives me energy and valuable nutrients that I need to help me tackle the day. I always use egg whites, fresh fruit and of course a glass of 8oz of skim milk. If I'm making an omelet or scrambled eggs, I absolutely l...

I'm  a spokesperson on behalf the Protein Fight Club Milk Mustache Campaign.  I have been compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.  With the new year comes a new set of goals. Improve my eating habits, become more active, and learn to make better choices when it comes to food. A happy and healthy life is based on balance. Adequate carbohydrate vs protein intake has always been my biggest struggle so when the people behind The National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign contacted me to become a spokesperson I couldn't say no. In full disclosure I'm the type of person who drinks milk everyday so the opportunity to document my journey, promote my love for milk and engage in a discussion about developing a healthy eating plan with my readers really excites me.   The National Milk Campaign has paired me with registered dietitian Carolyn O’Neil, MS RD, author of The Slim Down South Cookbook: Eating Well and Living Healthy in...