The Milk Producer - March 2012 - (Page 50)

THEBACKFORTY By Sharon Laidlaw Memory boost Are you forgetful? Can’t remember where you put your keys? Maybe you just need to drink more milk M ilk has long been known to help build healthy bones and provide your body with much needed vitamins and proteins. A new study reveals drinking just one glass of milk a day could also help boost your memory. University of Maine researchers found people who regularly consume milk and milk products, like yogurt, cheese and ice cream, do better in memory tests. The researchers asked 972 men and women to fill in detailed surveys on their diets, including how often they consumed milk products, even if it was only the milk they poured in their coffee or tea. The subjects, aged 23 to 98, completed eight tests to check their concentration, memory and learning abilities. The study, published in the International Dairy Journal, showed adults who consumed milk products at least five or six times a week performed better in memory tests compared with those who rarely consumed them. “New and emerging brain health benefits are just one more reason to start each day with low-fat or fat-free milk,” the researchers said. They believe certain milk nutrients, such as magnesium, help slow memory loss. They also suggest dairy products may help protect against heart disease and high blood pressure, which can affect the brain’s ability to function properly. With files from www.dailymail.co.uk. Adults who consume milk products at least five or six times a week performed better in memory tests compared with those who rarely consume them. Out with the margarine, in with the butter, cheese Many shoppers are reverting to some old favourites when buying groceries. A new study by Hartman Group, a U.S.-based research and consulting company, reveals consumers are looking for foods that will increase satiety and are healthy. For instance, margarine is out and butter is back in; so is farmstead cheese and kefir, a fermented milk drink. The report is entitled Looking Ahead: Food Culture 2012. It explores trends in food culture, health and wellness. 50 | March 2012 | MilkPRODUCER http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Milk Producer - March 2012

The Milk Producer - March 2012
Contents
Editor’s Notes
DFO Chair’s Message
Dairy Update
DFC Promotion
Farm Finance
Policy Update
Cover Story
Research
Applied Science
Ruminations
Udder Health
Markets
New'N'Noted
Back Forty

The Milk Producer - March 2012