What Can Dairy
Do For You?
Dairy is an excellent source of many important nutrients. Foxhill products contribute to your good health no matter who you are. They help everyone to have healthy bones and overall good health. Calcium, sodium and saturated fat are three important nutrients to consider when purchasing your dairy product. Click on your age group and explore dairy nutrition!Dairy also has "Special Features" that are not necessarily a part of other foods. Find out what dairy can do for you!
Dairy is an excellent source of many important nutrients. Foxhill products contribute to your good health no matter who you are. They help everyone to have healthy bones and overall good health. Calcium, sodium and saturated fat are three important nutrients to consider when purchasing your dairy product.
Click on your age group and explore dairy nutrition!
Dairy also has "Special Features" that are not necessarily a part of other foods. Find out what dairy can do for you!
DAIRY THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
Children
Children aged 2-8 years should have 2 servings of dairy products per day, and children aged 9-13 years should have 3-4 servings per day.1 serving of dairy can be:1 cup of milk3/4 cup of yogurt50g of cheese (size of 3 dice)
Children aged 2-8 years should have 2 servings of dairy products per day, and children aged 9-13 years should have 3-4 servings per day.
1 serving of dairy can be:
Calcium
Why does my body need calcium?Your body needs calcium because it is essential to survival! Calcium is the most abundant major mineral in your body. In fact, it is 2% of your entire body weight! It is important for the structure of your growing bones and teeth, nerve impulses, muscle movement, blood pressure and many other very important roles in your body. Getting enough calcium means a stronger healthier body for you. How much calcium do I need? According to Canada's food guide, children should consume 2 to 4 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives. Where do I get calcium from? Canada's Food Guide shows us that one serving of milk or its alternatives is equivalent to:1 cup of milk or other fortified soy beverage3/4 cup of yogurt 1 ½ oz of cheese½ cup of pudding1 cup of cottage cheese or quarkOther calcium sources are green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage, cauliflower and calcium fortified foods like orange juice, soy milk and tofu.Dairy is the most consumed source of calcium and that includes milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ice cream, cheeses and dried milk powder. And guess what? Cheese, yogurt and gelato can all be found at Fox Hill cheese house.
Why does my body need calcium?
Your body needs calcium because it is essential to survival! Calcium is the most abundant major mineral in your body. In fact, it is 2% of your entire body weight! It is important for the structure of your growing bones and teeth, nerve impulses, muscle movement, blood pressure and many other very important roles in your body. Getting enough calcium means a stronger healthier body for you.
How much calcium do I need?
According to Canada's food guide, children should consume 2 to 4 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives.
Where do I get calcium from?
Canada's Food Guide shows us that one serving of milk or its alternatives is equivalent to:
Other calcium sources are green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage, cauliflower and calcium fortified foods like orange juice, soy milk and tofu.
Dairy is the most consumed source of calcium and that includes milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ice cream, cheeses and dried milk powder. And guess what? Cheese, yogurt and gelato can all be found at Fox Hill cheese house.
Saturated Fat
Why does my body need fats?Fats are a key part of getting energy and growing up to be strong and healthy. They help to keep the body working properly. They help the body get vitamins that can affect bone growth and having healthy eyes. Dairy products like butter and cheese have a type of fat called saturated fat. These fats are also found in food like ground beef, bacon and sausage. Be careful not too eat too much, because too much can be bad for your heart.Where do I get fats from?Here are some more foods with fats that might be part of what you eat every day.Butter CheeseYogurtMilkNutsOils (like cooking oil or salad dressing)Hamburger Gelato
Why does my body need fats?
Fats are a key part of getting energy and growing up to be strong and healthy. They help to keep the body working properly. They help the body get vitamins that can affect bone growth and having healthy eyes. Dairy products like butter and cheese have a type of fat called saturated fat. These fats are also found in food like ground beef, bacon and sausage. Be careful not too eat too much, because too much can be bad for your heart.
Where do I get fats from?
Here are some more foods with fats that might be part of what you eat every day.
Sodium
Why does my body need sodium?Our bodies get sodium from salt. Sodium is important for keeping the right amount of water in our bodies and is also needed so that our muscles, brain, and every part of our bodies can work properly. Too much sodium in the body can make it harder for your heart to pump blood through your body, but too little can be bad too. When we exercise a lot we can sometimes lose sodium in our sweat, so it is important to make sure it is still part of our diet.How much sodium do I need?The recommended intake for sodium for children is 1200mg/day and should not be more than 1900mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.Where do I get sodium from?Foods that are high in sodium are most processed or pre-packaged foods (especially canned or pickled foods) like lunch meats, potato chips and snacks, sauces like soy sauce or barbeque sauce, and some cheeses.Cheeses that are not processed have much less sodium than processed types. The sodium content of Foxhill cheeses is very different depending on which type you choose. Children dont usually have to eat less sodium, but Foxhill products like quark have the least amount of sodium.
Why does my body need sodium?
Our bodies get sodium from salt. Sodium is important for keeping the right amount of water in our bodies and is also needed so that our muscles, brain, and every part of our bodies can work properly. Too much sodium in the body can make it harder for your heart to pump blood through your body, but too little can be bad too. When we exercise a lot we can sometimes lose sodium in our sweat, so it is important to make sure it is still part of our diet.
How much sodium do I need?
The recommended intake for sodium for children is 1200mg/day and should not be more than 1900mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.
Where do I get sodium from?
Foods that are high in sodium are most processed or pre-packaged foods (especially canned or pickled foods) like lunch meats, potato chips and snacks, sauces like soy sauce or barbeque sauce, and some cheeses.
Cheeses that are not processed have much less sodium than processed types. The sodium content of Foxhill cheeses is very different depending on which type you choose.
Children dont usually have to eat less sodium, but Foxhill products like quark have the least amount of sodium.
Teens
Teens aged 14-18 years should have 3-4 servings of dairy products per day.1 serving of dairy can be:1 cup of milk3/4 cup of yogurt50g of cheese (size of 3 dice)
Teens aged 14-18 years should have 3-4 servings of dairy products per day.
Why does my body need calcium?Your body needs calcium because it is essential to survival! Calcium is the most abundant major mineral in your body. In fact, it is 2% of your entire body weight! It is important for the structure of your growing bones and teeth, nerve impulses, muscle movement, blood pressure and many other very important roles in your body. You will achieve your peek bone mass in your late teens or early 20s, so it is critical to keep your intake on mark now to ensure proper bone deposition before it ends. Without strong bones you run the risk of poor bone health and osteoporosis later on. How much calcium do I need? According to Canada's food guide older teens between the age of 14 and 18 years should consume 3 to 4 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives. The recommended adequate intake for boys and girls aged 15 to 18 years is 1300 mg per day. Where do I get calcium from? As defined by Canada's food Guide, one serving of milk or its alternatives is equivalent to: 250 mL (1 cup) of milk or other fortified soy beverage135g (3/4 cup) of yogurt 50 g (1 ½ oz) of cheese125mL of pudding50 g of paneer175g of kefir 250 mL of cottage cheese or quarkAlternative calcium sources include green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage and cauliflower. Many foods are now calcium fortified as well such as orange juice, soy milk and tofu. Dairy is however the most widely consumed source of calcium and includes such items as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ice cream, cheeses and dried milk powder. A large variety of cheeses, yogurts and gelatos can all be found at Fox Hill cheese house.
Your body needs calcium because it is essential to survival! Calcium is the most abundant major mineral in your body. In fact, it is 2% of your entire body weight! It is important for the structure of your growing bones and teeth, nerve impulses, muscle movement, blood pressure and many other very important roles in your body. You will achieve your peek bone mass in your late teens or early 20s, so it is critical to keep your intake on mark now to ensure proper bone deposition before it ends. Without strong bones you run the risk of poor bone health and osteoporosis later on.
According to Canada's food guide older teens between the age of 14 and 18 years should consume 3 to 4 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives. The recommended adequate intake for boys and girls aged 15 to 18 years is 1300 mg per day.
As defined by Canada's food Guide, one serving of milk or its alternatives is equivalent to:
Alternative calcium sources include green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage and cauliflower. Many foods are now calcium fortified as well such as orange juice, soy milk and tofu.
Dairy is however the most widely consumed source of calcium and includes such items as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ice cream, cheeses and dried milk powder. A large variety of cheeses, yogurts and gelatos can all be found at Fox Hill cheese house.
Why does my body need fats?Eating fats in moderation is very essential. Fats help with the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K each important to keep the the body balanced in areas such as skin condition, healthy bones, and having healthy blood. How much fat should I be eating?It is recommended by Health Canada in the Eating Healthy with Canadas Food Guide that you consume 20-35% of your energy as fats. Even though fat is needed in the it cannot be forgotton that too much can be unhealthy (particularly to the heart), especially when looking at the saturated fat content. Keeping under 10% of your daily energy intake as saturated fats is also recommended.Where do I get fats from?Here are some suggested sources that can be part of a healthy diet, noting again that balance is key and it is important to check out the serving size as you look at intake amounts. MilkButterCheese Low fat milk *Quark *Yogurt *NutsGround BeefLean ground beef ** indicates sources that are lower in fat content.
Eating fats in moderation is very essential. Fats help with the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K each important to keep the the body balanced in areas such as skin condition, healthy bones, and having healthy blood.
How much fat should I be eating?
It is recommended by Health Canada in the Eating Healthy with Canadas Food Guide that you consume 20-35% of your energy as fats. Even though fat is needed in the it cannot be forgotton that too much can be unhealthy (particularly to the heart), especially when looking at the saturated fat content. Keeping under 10% of your daily energy intake as saturated fats is also recommended.
Here are some suggested sources that can be part of a healthy diet, noting again that balance is key and it is important to check out the serving size as you look at intake amounts.
* indicates sources that are lower in fat content.
Why does my body need sodium?The body gets most of its sodium through salt, or sodium chloride. Sodium is important for keeping fluids balanced in the body and is also needed for the reactions in nerves and muscles, and really every cell in the body. Too much sodium in the body can raise blood pressure since the blood will hold onto more water to keep the sodium balanced, and is especially a problem for people who are:•Overweight, or•DiabeticTeens who are active may actually need a high amount of salt. When we exercise a lot we can sometimes lose sodium in our sweat, so it is important to make sure it is still part of our diet.How much sodium do I need?The recommended intake for sodium for teens is 1500mg/day and should not be more than 2300mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.Where do I get sodium from?Foods that are high in sodium are most processed or pre-packaged foods (especially canned or pickled foods) such as lunch meats, potato chips and snacks, condiments like soy sauce barbeque sauce, and some cheeses.Cheeses that are not processed have much less sodium than processed types. The sodium content of Foxhill cheeses is very different depending on the variety. Here are some examples of the sodium content in a 1 oz. serving (the size of 2-3 dice):Gouda 232 mgHavarti 214 mgCheddar 176 mgQuark 20 mgCurds 250 mgFeta 316 mgParmesan 454 mgTeens may need to be careful of how much sodium they include in their diets, if they have the mentioned risk factors or if their diets are already too high in sodium. However, teens that are very physically active may actually need the higher amount of sodium in their diets if they are losing sodium when they sweat. Foxhill products like quark have the least amount of sodium, which is a good option when trying to limit additional salt in the diet.
The body gets most of its sodium through salt, or sodium chloride. Sodium is important for keeping fluids balanced in the body and is also needed for the reactions in nerves and muscles, and really every cell in the body. Too much sodium in the body can raise blood pressure since the blood will hold onto more water to keep the sodium balanced, and is especially a problem for people who are:
•Overweight, or
•Diabetic
Teens who are active may actually need a high amount of salt. When we exercise a lot we can sometimes lose sodium in our sweat, so it is important to make sure it is still part of our diet.
The recommended intake for sodium for teens is 1500mg/day and should not be more than 2300mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.
Foods that are high in sodium are most processed or pre-packaged foods (especially canned or pickled foods) such as lunch meats, potato chips and snacks, condiments like soy sauce barbeque sauce, and some cheeses.
Cheeses that are not processed have much less sodium than processed types. The sodium content of Foxhill cheeses is very different depending on the variety. Here are some examples of the sodium content in a 1 oz. serving (the size of 2-3 dice):
Teens may need to be careful of how much sodium they include in their diets, if they have the mentioned risk factors or if their diets are already too high in sodium. However, teens that are very physically active may actually need the higher amount of sodium in their diets if they are losing sodium when they sweat. Foxhill products like quark have the least amount of sodium, which is a good option when trying to limit additional salt in the diet.
Adults
Adults aged 19-50 years should have 2 servings of dairy products per day.1 serving of dairy can be:1 cup of milk3/4 cup of yogurt50g of cheese (size of 3 dice)
Adults aged 19-50 years should have 2 servings of dairy products per day.
Why do I need calcium? Calcium is an essential mineral which is relatively hard to destroy. 99% of body calcium is found in the bone and the remaining 1% is critically important in nerve transmission, muscle contraction, cell to cell signalling, blood clotting and other vital roles. It is in fact the most abundant major mineral in your body. Without a sufficient calcium intake throughout the life span you may be at risk of bone fractures, osteoporosis, convulsions, muscle spasms and heart failure. How much calcium should I be consuming?According to Canada's food guide older adults should consume 2 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives. The recommended adequate intake for men and women between the age of 19 and 50 years is 1000 mg per day. Calcium consumption should be a minimum of 65mg/day and a maximum of 2500 mg/day across all life stage groups. What are good calcium sources? As defined by Canada's food Guide, one serving of milk or its alternatives is equivalent to 250 mL (1 cup) of milk or other fortified soy beverage, 135g (3/4 cup) of yogurt or 50 g (1 ½ oz) of cheese. Other options which are equivalent to one serving are 125mL of pudding, 50 g of paneer, 175g of kefir or 250 mL of cottage cheese or quark. Alternative calcium sources include green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage and cauliflower. Many foods are now calcium fortified as well such as orange juice, soy milk and tofu. Dairy is however the most widely consumed source of calcium and includes such items as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ice cream, cheeses and dried milk powder. A large variety of cheeses, yogurts and gelatos can all be found at Fox Hill cheese house.
Why do I need calcium?
Calcium is an essential mineral which is relatively hard to destroy. 99% of body calcium is found in the bone and the remaining 1% is critically important in nerve transmission, muscle contraction, cell to cell signalling, blood clotting and other vital roles. It is in fact the most abundant major mineral in your body. Without a sufficient calcium intake throughout the life span you may be at risk of bone fractures, osteoporosis, convulsions, muscle spasms and heart failure.
How much calcium should I be consuming?
According to Canada's food guide older adults should consume 2 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives. The recommended adequate intake for men and women between the age of 19 and 50 years is 1000 mg per day. Calcium consumption should be a minimum of 65mg/day and a maximum of 2500 mg/day across all life stage groups.
What are good calcium sources?
As defined by Canada's food Guide, one serving of milk or its alternatives is equivalent to 250 mL (1 cup) of milk or other fortified soy beverage, 135g (3/4 cup) of yogurt or 50 g (1 ½ oz) of cheese. Other options which are equivalent to one serving are 125mL of pudding, 50 g of paneer, 175g of kefir or 250 mL of cottage cheese or quark.
Why do I need fat?Fats are essential for a healthy diet. It helps with the absorption of the vitamins A, D, E, and K (which are important in many body functions). You can ensure you are getting an appropriate amount of fat in your diet by carefully looking at labels and checking serving sizes for the amount of fat in a product.It is especially important to look at the type of fat in foods. Saturated fats can be found in many animal products and in larger quantities, can be a health risk related to heart disease. Note that as we age, our arteries do not have the same elasticity and build up of plaque can create blockages of blood flow which increases risk to the heart. How much fat should I be consuming?The recommendation by Health Canada is to have a daily energy intake from fats that is between 20-35%. It is recommended that the daily saturated fat intake be less then 10% of the total energy intake.What some sources of fat?Below is a list of some foods which contain specifically saturated fats, and some that tend to be lower in fat. Remember to check labels and balance fat intake as you choose the foods that you consume.Whole MilkLow Fat Milk (skim, 1%) *Cheese Quark *Chicken *Low Fat Yogurt *Lean ground beef *BaconProcessed meatsSausage * indicates lower fat
Why do I need fat?
Fats are essential for a healthy diet. It helps with the absorption of the vitamins A, D, E, and K (which are important in many body functions). You can ensure you are getting an appropriate amount of fat in your diet by carefully looking at labels and checking serving sizes for the amount of fat in a product.
It is especially important to look at the type of fat in foods. Saturated fats can be found in many animal products and in larger quantities, can be a health risk related to heart disease. Note that as we age, our arteries do not have the same elasticity and build up of plaque can create blockages of blood flow which increases risk to the heart.
How much fat should I be consuming?
The recommendation by Health Canada is to have a daily energy intake from fats that is between 20-35%. It is recommended that the daily saturated fat intake be less then 10% of the total energy intake.
What some sources of fat?
Below is a list of some foods which contain specifically saturated fats, and some that tend to be lower in fat. Remember to check labels and balance fat intake as you choose the foods that you consume.
* indicates lower fat
Why do I need sodium?The body gets most of its sodium through salt, or sodium chloride. Sodium is important for keeping fluids balanced in the body and is also needed for the reactions in nerves and muscles, and really every cell in the body. Too much sodium in the body can raise blood pressure since the blood will hold onto more water to keep the sodium balanced. Too much sodium is also related to heart disease and hypertension (high blood pressure), and a problem especially for people who are:•Overweight•Diabetic, or•Over 50 years oldHow much sodium should I be consuming?The recommended intake for sodium for adults is 1500mg/day and should not be more than 2300mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.Which foods are high in sodium, and which foods are low in sodium?Foods that are high in sodium are most processed or pre-packaged foods (especially canned or pickled foods) such as lunch meats, potato chips and snacks, condiments like soy sauce barbeque sauce, and some cheeses.Cheeses that are not processed have much less sodium than processed types. The sodium content of Foxhill cheeses is very different depending on the variety. Here are some examples of the sodium content in a 1 oz. serving (the size of 2-3 dice):Gouda 232 mgHavarti 214 mgCheddar 176 mgQuark 20 mgCurds 250 mgFeta 316 mgParmesan 454 mgQuark has no added salt and has the least amount of sodium of all Foxhill cheeses. It is a good alternative for people who are looking to reduce the amount of sodium in their diet.
Why do I need sodium?
The body gets most of its sodium through salt, or sodium chloride. Sodium is important for keeping fluids balanced in the body and is also needed for the reactions in nerves and muscles, and really every cell in the body. Too much sodium in the body can raise blood pressure since the blood will hold onto more water to keep the sodium balanced. Too much sodium is also related to heart disease and hypertension (high blood pressure), and a problem especially for people who are:
•Overweight
•Diabetic, or
•Over 50 years old
How much sodium should I be consuming?
The recommended intake for sodium for adults is 1500mg/day and should not be more than 2300mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.
Which foods are high in sodium, and which foods are low in sodium?
Quark has no added salt and has the least amount of sodium of all Foxhill cheeses. It is a good alternative for people who are looking to reduce the amount of sodium in their diet.
Older Adults
Adults over 50 years should have 3 servings of dairy products per day.1 serving of dairy can be:1 cup of milk3/4 cup of yogurt50g of cheese (size of 3 dice)
Adults over 50 years should have 3 servings of dairy products per day.
Why do I need calcium? Calcium is an essential mineral which is relatively hard to destroy. 99% of body calcium is found in the bone and the remaining 1% is critically important in nerve transmission, muscle contraction, cell to cell signalling, blood clotting and other vital roles. It is in fact the most abundant major mineral in your body. Without a sufficient calcium intake throughout the life span you may be at risk of bone fractures, osteoporosis, convulsions, muscle spasms and heart failure. How much calcium should I be consuming? According to Canada's food guide older adults should consume 3 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives. The recommended adequate intake for men and women aged over 50 years is 1200 mg per day. Calcium consumption should be a minimum of 65mg/day and a maximum of 2500 mg/day across all life stage groups. What are good calcium sources? As defined by Canada's food Guide, one serving of milk or its alternatives is equivalent to 250 mL (1 cup) of milk or other fortified soy beverage, 135g (3/4 cup) of yogurt or 50 g (1 ½ oz) of cheese. Other options which are equivalent to one serving are 125mL of pudding, 50 g of paneer, 175g of kefir or 250 mL of cottage cheese or quark. Alternative calcium sources include green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage and cauliflower. Many foods are now calcium fortified as well such as orange juice, soy milk and tofu. Dairy is however the most widely consumed source of calcium and includes such items as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, ice cream, cheeses and dried milk powder. A large variety of cheeses, yogurts and gelatos can all be found at Fox Hill cheese house.
According to Canada's food guide older adults should consume 3 servings per day of milk or milk alternatives. The recommended adequate intake for men and women aged over 50 years is 1200 mg per day. Calcium consumption should be a minimum of 65mg/day and a maximum of 2500 mg/day across all life stage groups.
Why do I need sodium?The body gets most of its sodium through salt, or sodium chloride. Sodium is important for keeping fluids balanced in the body and is also needed for the reactions in nerves and muscles, and really every cell in the body. Too much sodium in the body can raise blood pressure since the blood will hold onto more water to keep the sodium balanced. Too much sodium is also related to heart disease and hypertension (high blood pressure), and a problem especially for people who are:•Overweight•Diabetic, or•Over 50 years oldHow much sodium should I be consuming?The recommended intake for sodium for older adults is 1300mg/day and should not be more than 2300mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.Which foods are high in sodium, and which foods are low in sodium?Foods that are high in sodium are most processed or pre-packaged foods (especially canned or pickled foods) such as lunch meats, potato chips and snacks, condiments like soy sauce barbeque sauce, and some cheeses.Cheeses that are not processed have much less sodium than processed types. The sodium content of Foxhill cheeses is very different depending on the variety. Here are some examples of the sodium content in a 1 oz. serving (the size of 2-3 dice):Gouda 232 mgHavarti 214 mgCheddar 176 mgQuark 20 mgCurds 250 mgFeta 316 mgParmesan 454 mgQuark has no added salt and has the least amount of sodium of all Foxhill cheeses. It is a good alternative for people who are looking to reduce the amount of sodium in their diet.
The recommended intake for sodium for older adults is 1300mg/day and should not be more than 2300mg/day. Salt is not purely sodium, so 2300mg is equal to about 1tsp of salt.
Special Features
In addition to essential nutrients like protein and calcium, milk and dairy products are also a good source of riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B12, magensium, potassium, and contains many other vitamins and minerals in lesser quantities.This section has information about the health benefits dairy products have to offer through probiotics, lactose (or lack thereof!) and freshness --especially important at Foxhill!
In addition to essential nutrients like protein and calcium, milk and dairy products are also a good source of riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B12, magensium, potassium, and contains many other vitamins and minerals in lesser quantities.
This section has information about the health benefits dairy products have to offer through probiotics, lactose (or lack thereof!) and freshness --especially important at Foxhill!
Probiotics
What are probiotics?Probiotics are living microorganisms found in foods that can help to maintain good health. They are bacteria that are similar to the bacteria found in the intestines which are important for digestive health.What do probiotics do for my body?The bacteria found in the intestines, good bacteria, help to keep our bowels working properly. They keep material moving and make many compounds that increase the health of the intestines and help to get rid of toxins. They also help to keep pathogenic, or bad, bacteria from growing and causing illnesses like diarrhoea, E. coli or salmonella.Probiotics help to raise the amount of good bacteria in the gut to keep our intestines healthy and happy. This can be helpful for people who are taking antibiotics and may be killing the good bacteria already in their intestines, or people who are lactose intolerant, since the probiotic bacteria in yogurt can digest lactose.Which foods have probiotics?Probiotics can be found in foods, or can be added to foods. Dairy products that have been fermented with bacteria have probiotic properties, like yogurt, buttermilk, kefir and yogurt based cheeses. Other products that contain probiotics are sauerkraut, miso, and even some cereals have probiotics added to them. Yogurt that has been pasteurised (heated up) after being fermented by these probiotic bacteria, will not have the same effect since the bacteria will have been killed by the heat. But, yogurt that has been pasteurised before the bacteria are added (like Foxhill yogurt!) will have those important probiotic effects!
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are living microorganisms found in foods that can help to maintain good health. They are bacteria that are similar to the bacteria found in the intestines which are important for digestive health.
What do probiotics do for my body?
The bacteria found in the intestines, good bacteria, help to keep our bowels working properly. They keep material moving and make many compounds that increase the health of the intestines and help to get rid of toxins. They also help to keep pathogenic, or bad, bacteria from growing and causing illnesses like diarrhoea, E. coli or salmonella.
Probiotics help to raise the amount of good bacteria in the gut to keep our intestines healthy and happy. This can be helpful for people who are taking antibiotics and may be killing the good bacteria already in their intestines, or people who are lactose intolerant, since the probiotic bacteria in yogurt can digest lactose.
Which foods have probiotics?
Probiotics can be found in foods, or can be added to foods. Dairy products that have been fermented with bacteria have probiotic properties, like yogurt, buttermilk, kefir and yogurt based cheeses. Other products that contain probiotics are sauerkraut, miso, and even some cereals have probiotics added to them.
Yogurt that has been pasteurised (heated up) after being fermented by these probiotic bacteria, will not have the same effect since the bacteria will have been killed by the heat. But, yogurt that has been pasteurised before the bacteria are added (like Foxhill yogurt!) will have those important probiotic effects!
Lactose
What is Lactose? Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products which is made up of a molecule of glucose and a molecule of galactose. It is for this reason it is also referred to as milk sugar. Some people may be affected by a lactose intolerance or an insufficient ability to digest this milk sugar.The cause of this is the absence of an enzyme know as lactase which is needed to break down lactose and is produced by cells in the lining of the small intestine. Ultimately, lactase allows lactose to be broken down to glucose and galactose to then be absorbed into the blood stream. If I have a lactose intolerance, can I still consume dairy products? Absolutely! It is important that people with a lactose intolerance, regardless of their age, find foods that can supply them with sufficient calcium for normal growth, development, and maintenance of bones. Fortunately, some milk sources can be consumed with relative ease by those who are lacking the enzyme lactase.Items such as yogurts made with active and live bacterial cultures as well as aged cheese can become good dairy sources to turn to as the bacteria and moulds used to ferment these products break down the lactose during processing and aging. Many can also tolerate dairy which is formulated low in lactose or take pills of lactase enzyme when consuming dairy products to aid with digestion. There are many options to ensure adequate intake of calcium in the diet, so consider the options and choose the ones best suited to you!
What is Lactose?
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products which is made up of a molecule of glucose and a molecule of galactose. It is for this reason it is also referred to as milk sugar. Some people may be affected by a lactose intolerance or an insufficient ability to digest this milk sugar.
The cause of this is the absence of an enzyme know as lactase which is needed to break down lactose and is produced by cells in the lining of the small intestine. Ultimately, lactase allows lactose to be broken down to glucose and galactose to then be absorbed into the blood stream.
If I have a lactose intolerance, can I still consume dairy products?
Absolutely! It is important that people with a lactose intolerance, regardless of their age, find foods that can supply them with sufficient calcium for normal growth, development, and maintenance of bones. Fortunately, some milk sources can be consumed with relative ease by those who are lacking the enzyme lactase.
Items such as yogurts made with active and live bacterial cultures as well as aged cheese can become good dairy sources to turn to as the bacteria and moulds used to ferment these products break down the lactose during processing and aging. Many can also tolerate dairy which is formulated low in lactose or take pills of lactase enzyme when consuming dairy products to aid with digestion. There are many options to ensure adequate intake of calcium in the diet, so consider the options and choose the ones best suited to you!
Freshness
With growing demands of certain foods, there is a push to increase shelf life of products to meet the needs of the consumer. In order to accomplish this, a variety of food additives can be incorporated into foods. Despite this trend, it is important to consume products with less preservatives and food additives. Foxhill Cheese House believes that this compromises the quality and flavor of the products, so they choose to keep their products as fresh and natural as possible. They use milk from their own cattle to produce all their dairy products right on site where the milk can be as fresh as possible. Processing this fresh milk and using little to no additives results in natural tasting products.Not only do additives compromise taste, they also effect the nutritional value of a product. Often times, with preservatives comes an increase in the sodium content (which effects heart health), as well as increase in unnatural chemicals (which can affect taste and perhaps the balance of free radicals in the body which can cause cancer cells). Other additives, like coloring, are left out of their products leaving the natural coloring that occur through processing. For example the cheddar cheese produced does not have coloring to give the typical commercial orange look.
With growing demands of certain foods, there is a push to increase shelf life of products to meet the needs of the consumer. In order to accomplish this, a variety of food additives can be incorporated into foods. Despite this trend, it is important to consume products with less preservatives and food additives.
Foxhill Cheese House believes that this compromises the quality and flavor of the products, so they choose to keep their products as fresh and natural as possible. They use milk from their own cattle to produce all their dairy products right on site where the milk can be as fresh as possible. Processing this fresh milk and using little to no additives results in natural tasting products.
Not only do additives compromise taste, they also effect the nutritional value of a product. Often times, with preservatives comes an increase in the sodium content (which effects heart health), as well as increase in unnatural chemicals (which can affect taste and perhaps the balance of free radicals in the body which can cause cancer cells). Other additives, like coloring, are left out of their products leaving the natural coloring that occur through processing. For example the cheddar cheese produced does not have coloring to give the typical commercial orange look.
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