When it comes to health and nutrition for you and your family, we know you have questions. So we've dedicated this part of our website to provide you with answers. Here you'll find the latest information from our very own registered dietitian, Pamela Stuppy, on the important role Oakhurst Milk can play in maintaining your health.
The Latest in Dairy Nutrition from Oakhurst's Dietitian:
Pamela Stuppy MS, RD, LD
Adding active, healthy cultures to your diet can promote overall wellness. Oakhurst Nu-trish is fresh milk with active healthy cultures, called “probiotics,” added. Studies have shown that probiotics can improve intestinal health and help people who are lactose sensitive enjoy the healthy benefits of milk.
For a detailed look at how Oakhurst Nu-trish with active healthy cultures can support your efforts to achieve overall wellness, click here.
Dairy in the diet is important for seniors too! Nu-trish can provide special benefits to older people that other milks don't! For more information on how milk and active cultures can improve the dietary health of seniors, click here.
Oakhurst Dairy products can be part of a weight loss program! According to Pam, it's a myth that people looking to lose weight should avoid dairy products. “Dairy foods like Oakhurst Milk contain important nutrients and protein and can be part of a balanced diet that promotes weight control!”
Some Quick Facts about dairy and weight loss:
- Many Oakhurst Dairy products are low or non-fat
- Dairy foods contain protein which helps lengthen the amount of time energy lasts from a meal or snack
- New studies suggest that calcium from food sources may actually help break down fat in your body
For details on how to use dairy foods from Oakhurst to lose weight as part of a well-balanced diet click here.
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For details on how to use dairy foods from Oakhurst to lose weight as part of a well-balanced diet click here. |
The nutrients and calcium in Oakhurst Milk play an important role in helping women of all ages achieve overall wellness! For women looking to increase their calcium intake and get a dose of other healthy nutrients, Pam advises that women “definitely need to consider making dairy a part of their balanced diet. Dairy is a great way to get both calcium and protein at once and reduces one's risk for a number of ailments, including kidney stones and colon cancer”.
Some Quick Facts on how dairy products from Oakhurst can help women meet their nutritional needs:
- Dairy is a great way to get both calcium and protein at once
- Oakhurst Milk contains both calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones
- Dairy provides good protein for older adults who have trouble chewing some other protein foods
- Dairy foods are more concentrated in calcium than many other food sources
- Many Oakhurst products come in low fat or non-fat versions to help reduce the risk of heart disease and weight issues
- Dairy foods provide other nutrients for health besides the calcium found in a supplement
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Children of all ages need to be drinking milk. According to Pam, “for the younger children, if they get two to three glasses of milk a day, they should be getting adequate calcium. And for teenagers, they're going through a lot more bone change and so they need the equivalent of four glasses a day.”
Who is Pamela Stuppy MS, RD, LD?
Pamela Stuppy MS, RD, LD
Oakhurst is thrilled to be working with licensed dietitian Pam Stuppy. Pam is a nutritional consultant with practices in York , Maine and Portsmouth , New Hampshire . Her master's degree is in nutritional science related to bone density issues. She has written a book for health professionals on osteoporosis and speaks nationally on the subject. In addition to her practice, Pam lectures at the college level on health and nutrition for athletes, and serves as the dietetic counselor for Phillips Exeter Academy , as well as several other high schools. She was appointed by the governor of New Hampshire to serve as the nutrition representative on the NH Osteoporosis Council.
“Getting your family to eat right is a tough job. I hope the information here is helpful. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me . Check this page often, since we'll be updating it regularly with helpful diet tips, delicious recipes and explanations of scientific studies dealing with diet and health.
Contact Pam!
Do you have a question that needs answering? Check our FAQ Page , where Pam answers some common questions about dairy nutrition.
If you still have questions, click here to ask Pam your dairy nutrition questions directly!
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How much Calcium Does a Woman Need? |
Woman at different stages of life need different amounts of calcium each day to maintain optimum health. Click here to find your recommended daily intake!
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Be sure to check our archive page for Pam's insight on a variety of dairy nutrition topics. You'll find healthy recipes too! More . . .
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