A Glass of Milk is More Than Just a Glass of Milk
A glass of milk, a staple at family mealtimes, doesn’t get the appreciation it deserves.
“In a world where we need protein, energy, and vitamins and minerals, milk is the perfect food,” states dairy farmer and Sweetwater Valley Farms owner John Harrison. “I wish consumers that were anti-dairy could have a little bit of time to spend on a farm. I think we could change their minds.”
Between the efforts that go into producing milk and its nutritional benefits, we agree with John. A glass of real milk is more than a glass of milk. Real milk is a source of goodness for your family. Milk is an easy way to consume essential vitamins and is accessible to everyone.
At just about 25 cents per 8-ounce glass, no other beverage packs the nutrition power of milk’s 13 essential nutrients for the dollar. Research shows that milk and milk products are the least expensive dietary sources of calcium and vitamin D in the American diet.
Milk is a part of overall wellness, too. Milk provides key nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, and protein that support a healthy immune system. Whether it is at mealtimes or as part of a snack, support your immune system with a glass of milk.
Minimally processed and arriving in grocery stores within 48 hours of leaving the farm, choosing real milk supports local dairy farm families who work every day to produce nutritious milk for their communities.
“Everybody’s goal here on the farm is to take care of the cows and make sure they have a wonderful life so they can keep producing our wonderful milk,” says owner Celia Harrison. Through the efforts of dairy farmers, we can enjoy a naturally nutritious glass of milk. And now we can recognize just how great a glass of milk really is.
Learn all the ways a glass of milk is more than you think and raise a glass to what milk can do for you.
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