Understanding Dairy 

Are you lactose intolerant?

Do you know anyone who can't consume milk or milk-based products? The condition is not uncommon and these people are classified as lactose intolerant.

Milk - Source of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin found in certain foods and is manufactured in the skin as a result of direct exposure to sunlight.

10 Surprising facts about bone health

You have cottage cheese for lunch and regularly swim after dinner, so you think you’re getting the calcium and exercise you need to ward off osteoporosis.

Preventing osteoporosis

Last month my 74-year-old mother while walking, tripped on a small tuft of grass, fell - and broke her rib! Her recovery has been painful, debilitating and at times depressing. It also affected my elderly father who relies heavily on her day to day. Surprisingly, this instance of fracture was not due to osteoporosis.

Chalk & cheese: optimum nutrition for bone health

Almost every 8 minutes, someone is admitted to a hospital somewhere in Australia with a fracture due to osteoporosis. 1.9 million, which is 1 in 10 Australians have the condition.

How can I keep my bones strong?

There are things you should do at any age to prevent weakened bones. Eating foods that are rich in calcium and vitamin D is important. So is including regular weight-bearing exercise in your lifestyle. These are the best ways to keep your bones strong and healthy.

Fast, healthy, delicious high protein smoothies

Lacking zing? Want to get some pep into your mornings? Try these delicious high protein smoothies using skim milk as a quick start.  Once you try these it's unlikely you'll stop!

Are dairy foods healthy for you?

Just how healthy are dairy products? We let you know.