Dairy Department
Juices and Drinks

Did you know? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dairy products are generally defined as foodstuffs produced from milk.They are usually high-energy-yielding food products. A production plant for such processing is called a dairy. Raw milk for processing generally comes from cows, but occasionally from other mammals such as goats, sheep, water buffalo, yaks, or horses. Dairy Products are commonly found in European, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine whereas they are almost unknown in East Asian cuisine. Nutritive Value Milk products provide varying amounts of protein, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals. Of all milk products, milk, yogurt, and cheese are the best sources of calcium. Some milk products contain added sugars. Some are high in sodium or fat, especially saturated fat, while others are low. Although butter is made from cream, nutritionally it is a fat and is not in the milk group of the Food Guide Pyramid. Use the Nutrition Facts panel on each individual product label to learn about the nutrient content of that food and how it fits into an overall daily diet. Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol to help reduce the risk of getting certain diseases and to help maintain a healthy weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest choosing a diet containing 30 percent or less of calories from fat and less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids. Also, some health authorities suggest that dietary cholesterol be limited to an average of 300 milligrams or less per day. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings each day of food from the milk, yogurt, and cheese group. Count as a serving: 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese, or 2 ounces of process cheese. Tips: Skim milk and plain nonfat yogurt are lowest in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; contain no added sugars; and should be chosen often. "Part skim" or lowfat cheeses and lower fat milk desserts, such as lowfat ice cream or frozen yogurt, are available. When you choose a higher fat milk product, balance your fat intake by choosing other foods that are low in fat.