Dairy farmers set to deliver Victory Circle milk

Every driver in the 2010 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race will want to make the acquaintance of two Hoosier dairy farmers on Sunday afternoon. And they’ll know exactly where to find them. Franklin Weaver and Richard Thomas will be standing, cooler in hand, on some of Central Indiana’s most valuable real estate – Victory Circle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Get Out the Grill… It’s Time to Tailgate!

According to www.askmen.com there is an “art” to having a mobile, yet stationary parking lot party! So, I have been to tailgates, written menus for tailgates (all incorrectly I might add, too fancy, not enough ‘man food’) and prepared the food for tailgating. However, the whole event seems a bit odd to me; is it a picnic? Bar B-Que? Party? Or all of the above? Regardless of what you consider it this website can provide some great ideas to make your tailgate a success, and the Indianapolis 500 race is a great location for tailgating!

Avoid Uninspected and Raw Milk/Dairy Products

Onset of warm weather signals the return of one of the Midwest’s finest summer traditions:  farmer’s markets. While enjoying the bounty of Hoosier farms, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health’s Dairy Division and the American Dairy Association of Indiana remind consumers to avoid buying milk and dairy products that have not been inspected, including [...]

Lactose Intolerant? Maybe not?

Lactose intolerance doesn’t have to mean dairy intolerance. And, many health authorities agree that milk and other dairy foods are an important and practical source of key nutrients, for all people – including those who are lactose intolerant. Avoiding dairy due to lactose intolerance may pose diet and health risks. Eliminating dairy, a nutrient rich food, may reduce bone building, may increase hypertension, and exacerbate other conditions.

The Race Is On!

Bump Day is when the field for the Indy 500 is set. The drivers and their teams work so hard to get their cars ready for this huge event, and one of our biggest events of the year occurs the Tuesday before Race Day, and it is the annual Fastest Rookie Luncheon. This occasion has been part of the Indy 500 tradition for more than 30 years now, and it celebrates the rookie driver who qualifies with the fastest time. The fastest rookie that was who was honored today at the Fastest Rookie Luncheon was Mario Romancini, driving for Conquest Racing.

Did Your Family Have Breakfast Today?

All too often, breakfast is overlooked in this dash to work and school. Children and parents alike skip this vital meal for the sake of saving time and/or having a few extra minutes of sleep. We have all seen and heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and research has actually shown that kids perform better in school when they have it. Also, we are better able to maintain our weight when we eat a nutritious breakfast.

Refuel at the Geist Half Marathon

The Indy Mini Marathon just finished up, and the next race on the list is the Geist Half Marathon! The 3rd Running of the Geist Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Saturday, May 22, 2010. This boutique race has sold out every year, including this year with 6,500 runners and walkers! Proceeds benefit health and wellness programs in local schools. Participants benefit from the scenery–running over five bridges along the tree-lined winding course and the beautiful Geist Reservoir. We will have chocolate milk at the end waiting for the runners. Buttercup, Dairy Association of Indiana’s mascot, will also make a special appearance.

Milk Man Delivers

Only seventeen people in the world are eligible to be selected as the dairy farmer who gets to hand over the ice cold bottle of milk to the winning driver of the Indianapolis 500. The position lasts two years. The first year (the “rookie” year), the selected individual gives the milk to the Chief Mechanic and Team Owner. The second year, the selected individual becomes the “mentor milk person” and actually gets to hand over the bottle of milk to the Winning Driver.

Cheesy Gooey Grilled Goodness

The track just opened and qualifications begin this week! So, let’s fire up the grill and get ready to add zip and zing to an American favorite–the burger! If you’re not sure exactly what to include for your burger, check out these recipes. Let us know what your favorite burger is in honor of May being National Burger Month. Don’t want to make your own burger? Check out the Food Network’s list of great burger joints throughout the States. Cheese-burger.net also has more information about burgers than one could ever imagine!

Brown Intermediate goes WILD with FUEL UP TO PLAY 60

We’ve found that for the Fuel Up to Play 60 Wellness Program to do well in a school, an advisor has to really care about helping students develop healthy lifestyle habits, such as enjoying nutritious foods AND wanting to be physically active for 60 minutes daily. Brown Intermediate Center is a wonderful example of what a school can do if teachers and students alike want to create a healthy environment. That’s what Fuel Up to Play 60 (developed by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League) can do for your school!