Cabot Creamery is offering families great new recipes, perfect for your summer picnics – and a great way to get your 3-A-Day(TM) of Dairy! To add an element of fun to your outdoor picnic, try Swashbuckling Salad Swords with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, or for a delicious side dish, whip-up Cabot Layered Broccoli Salad.

“We all hear a lot about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables,” says Sara Wing, Registered Dietitian and Health Programs Manager for the 90-year-old, Vermont-based Cabot Creamery Cooperative, makers of the award-winning “world’s best cheddar.” “While veggies are
an integral part of a healthy diet, they’re not the only food groups we should focus on to eat healthy. Dairy products provide nine essential nutrients, like calcium, vitamin D, protein, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and potassium. That’s why the National Dairy Council recommends we eat three servings of dairy every day.

“According to a report by the U.S. Surgeon General,” Wing says, “half of all Americans older than 50 are at risk for fractures resulting from osteoporosis and low bone mass. That makes the Dairy Council’s message all the more important. With a nutrient-rich diet, including the recommended three servings of dairy every day, we can take steps to build stronger bones and help reduce our risk of osteoporosis.”