It really is an exciting time in research for the dairy industry. New Zealand scientists have discovered that some cows have genes that give them a natural ability to produce skimmed milk. What a discovery! The researchers plan to use this information to breed herds of milkers producing only skimmed milk.The researchers also plan to breed commercial herds producing milk … Read More
Building Milk Muscles
The good research and media press on dairy products keeps rolling out! This latest study indicates that milk protein is better at building muscle mass than soy protein. Weightlifters may want to raise a glass, researchers at Canada’s McMaster University say. A study there found that milk protein is significantly better than soy at building muscle mass. “We were really … Read More
Times Promotes Beverage Study
A great article from the NY Times that ties into the new “Think About Your Drink” promotion. About 21 percent of calories consumed by Americans over the age of 2 come from beverages, predominantly soft drinks and fruit drinks with added sugars, the panel said in its report. There has been a huge increase in sugar-sweetened drinks in recent decades, … Read More
Milk Could Help Smokers Quit
New research from Duke University Medical Center reports that consuming milk, water, fruits and vegetables can worsened the taste of cigarettes, helping smokers quit. The findings could lead to a “Quit Smoking Diet” or to development of a gum or lozenge that makes cigarettes less palatable, said lead study investigator Joseph McClernon, Ph.D., an assistant research professor of medical psychiatry … Read More
Cheese to Change Colors
Those orange cheese slices in your fridge, may soon have some fun new company – studies are now being conducted to produce processed cheese slices in different colors and shapes. The research is being supported by Dairy Management Inc. and aims to produce a product that will appeal to children and other demographics, and will increase opportunities for use in … Read More
IDF Symposiums
More news from the International Dairy Federation. Online registration is now open for two symposiums: “Lactose and its Derivatives,” May 14-16 and “Fermented Milks – Technology and Nutrition,” May 17, both in Moscow, Russia. Sounds like the perfect excuse to visit the beautiful Russia! Dairy scientists and technologists from industry and academia, nutritionists, health professionals, representatives from regulatory authorities and … Read More
Dairy Calcium Reduce Excess Fat Levels
More good news on the benefits of including dairy products in your daily diet. Calcium from dairy sources, but not supplements, decreased excess levels of fat in the blood after eating, says research from Denmark that is yet another twist to the calcium-dairy weight loss debate. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reports that triacylglycerol levels … Read More
Methane Gas to Run Tankers
The latest news from California is one smart idea. Western United Dairymen, based in Modesto, will run four milk tankers on methane derived from cow manure. The yearlong project could reduce air pollution from diesel fuel while helping dispose of manure in a way that protects air and water, said Michael Marsh, the group’s chief executive officer. The milk truck … Read More
Calcium for Bone Health
This story only has positive points to make about dairy consumption, encouraging everyone, children included, to get three servings of dairy a day! In the life of a human bone, it’s all downhill after 30. That’s the typical cut-off point for bone-building, so experts say it’s crucial that younger people take in enough calcium and another nutrient, vitamin D, to … Read More
Break-Through Research
New research published Monday suggests BSE may be caused by a virus, and not prions as previously thought. More investigation is needed to confirm this study. Researchers reported that they found virus-like particles in mouse nerve cells infected with two brain-wasting diseases similar to mad cow disease, but found no traces of the particles in uninfected cells. Lead author Dr. … Read More