Today, more than ever, consumers are concerned with nutrition.
We're proud to offer a variety of delicious, healthy choices that
can be incorporated into meals and snacks for people of all
ages.
Goodness by the Gulp
Dean Foods' dairy products provide natural health benefits.
About 73% of the calcium available in the food supply is provided
by milk and other dairy products. According to the United States
Surgeon General, the rise in bone deterioration (osteoporosis) in
the United States is directly linked to a decline in the
nutritional quality of many Americans' diets. Among the Surgeon
General's recommendations is the consumption of calcium-and
vitamin-rich foods, including dairy products.
Staying Healthy
In addition to promoting bone health, several studies, including
one recently published by the American Heart Association, show that
increasing dairy intake as part of a low-calorie, nutrient-rich
diet could lead to a significant reduction on overall chronic
disease risk.
We take seriously our role in helping consumers better
understand the health benefits of soy and encouraging them to
introduce soy into their diets. In 2007, Dean Foods introduced
Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA. DHA is an Omega-3 fatty acid that
has been shown to support brain, eye and heart health through every
stage of life. Our Silk Plus and Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA are
both fortified with life'sDHA™, a vegetarian and sustainable source
of DHA that does not use fish oil and does no harm to our
threatened aquaculture. In 2008, we also introduced DHA fortified
milk in certain regions of the country under our trusted regional
brands.
New Discoveries - Milk as a Recovery Aid
Recent studies show that milk is a great recovery after
exercise.
Build muscle. Burn fat. An article in the August, 2007 issue of
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that reaching for
a tall glass of fat-free milk after lifting weights may actually
help build muscle and burn body fat.
Click here to read the entire article.
Drink it in. In May, 2007, the British Journal of Nutrition
noted that a glass of low-fat milk may keep you hydrated after
exercise better than a commonly used sports drink, or even water.
Click here to read the entire article.
Go chocolate! A report in the March 2007 issue of the
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise shows that
chocolate milk is a surprising new option to help refuel tired
muscles after exercise.
Click here to read the entire article.
Spread the Joy of Soy
Dean Foods through its WhiteWave division offers a full line of
Silk soy products, including plain and flavored soymilk, enhanced
and light soymilk, soy creamers and soy yogurts. According to the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a diet low in saturated fat and
cholesterol that includes 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce
the risk of heart disease. Soy protein may also help promote bone
health, alleviate symptoms of menopause and reduce the risk of
certain types of cancer. We use whole soy beans in the manufacture
of our products, ensuring the maximum benefits of soy.
