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and reset yourself with dairy
Life is busy ! Between school , work , extracurriculars and college applications , it ’ s easy to get overwhelmed .
But it ’ s important to take time for yourself and prioritize both your mental and physical health . The next time you ’ re feeling overwhelmed , take a break and reset yourself with dairy . Its simple nutrition provides many benefits to help you feel good inside and out .
IMMUNITY
A strong immune system helps you feel good no matter what comes your way . Stay healthy with dairy ’ s immunity-boosting nutrients like vitamin A , vitamin D , zinc , and protein . Begin your day with a bowl of whole grain cereal or a smoothie made with real dairy milk .
CALM
Keep calm with dairy . Dairy foods are a good source of tryptophan , a nutrient that helps raise serotonin and melatonin levels in the body , both of which relax the brain and the body . Grab a latte and chill or make a mug of Maple Cinnamon Milk Tea .
ENERGY
Dragging ? Dairy foods like cheese help you fuel up without the crash . It ’ s a simple , easy source of protein when you need to stay energized . Keep string cheese or cottage cheese in your fridge for a satisfying snack .
DIGESTION
Being comfortable makes you feel better and perform better . Fermented dairy foods like yogurt and kefir with live and active cultures can help support digestive health . Add kefir to your next smoothie or treat yourself to a yogurt parfait for dessert — your gut will thank you !
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Maple Cinnamon Milk Tea
njoy this soothing milk tea any time of day ! It ’ s light with just a hint of sweetness to balance out the spice . Could be served cold as well for those warmer days .
Ingredients
Notes Difficulty : Easy
Prep Time : Cook Time : Total Time :
Servings :
1 1 ⁄ 2 cups milk 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla
10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 32 ounces
3 black tea bags 2 cups boiling water ground cinnamon
Instructions Combine milk and cinnamon sticks in a heavy bottom saucepan , bring to a low simmer and let steep for 5 minutes , discard sticks . Meanwhile , bring 2 cups water to a boil and add tea bags . Let steep 2-3 minutes , discard bags . Add maple syrup and vanilla to the steeped milk , stir to combine . Add tea to milk mix , stir to combine . Divide evenly among mugs , garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon . Serve immediately .
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