TALES FROM THE
daRI^® FARM

We have cows of all ages and sizes on our Dari^® farm, but who doesn’t love the youngin’s? These little cows, better known as calves, are bundles of energy and eager to explore the world. One of the more vocal members of the younger herd, Bold Blake would love to tell you about a typical day here with us.

Good Moooo’rning! I can see the sun which means it is time to get up and MOO’V™.  I think I can hear a tractor coming. I am so excited – my tail is waggin’ and I am really thirsty!

It’s bottle-feeding time. So yummy. I love it because it is always warm and tasty. You can tell how happy it makes me because my tail just wags back and forth, back, and forth as I finish the whole bottle. I am also given some nutritious grains with sweet molasses on it. Lucky me! I am free to nibble on it whenever I want. I can just tell that today is going to be a great day!

Now that my belly is full, I am also full of energy. Our handlers gather up me and my friends and we head to the “play pen” where we run and jump and have a great time together. Once my little legs can play no more, I am ready for a nap. No need to worry about the weather, because I love to fall asleep in the warmth of the inside. 

When I wake back up, I make a stop my bin of nutritious grains. I like to graze throughout the day. Don’t all kids love snacks?! And I am never thirsty because I always have fresh and clean, warm water available. But just in case I forget to drink enough water, an electrolyte bottle gets delivered to my front gate right around lunch time. This delicious and nutritious meal keeps me hydrated. Have you ever been dehydrated? It’s no fun. 

After my electrolyte meal, I may fill up my belly with a few more grains and believe it or not, I am ready to take another nap. I’m growing and need lots of rest! Later in the afternoon I get another bottle of milk and boy, does it hit the spot! I drink this and talk to my neighbor for a bit. She says she is tired and going to take another nap, that sounds nice. I’m going to lay down for a bit too. 

I wake up and my tummy is hungry again. Snack Time! My grain is so sweet and tasty! I know it sounds like all I so is eat and sleep and eat and sleep, but that is what babies are supposed to do. It helps us to get big and strong. 

I can tell that the sun is setting and that it is getting dark outside. I’m going to call it a day! See you tomorrow!

About Dari^®
Dari^® is a 4th generation, family-run dairy farm that prides themselves on producing quality healthy milk from cows that are not only well cared for, but truly loved. They are part of the family. And their state-of-the-art farms not only ensure the optimum care for the cows, but also allows them to follow the highest standards of stewardship and effective management in the industry. Dari^® is committed to their cows, the environment and their communities. That doesn’t just mean doing what is expected…it means going above and beyond to ensure that they always deliver the best to their friends and neighbors – near and far. For more information, visit www.realdari.com or follow @realdari on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.

Does your family roll out of bed in the morning feeling sluggish and groggy? That means it is time to refuel with the hydration your body needs…MOO’V™ Real Milk.

In the craziness of the morning, it is easy to grab a juice, a sports drink or whatever is convenient. Now you can flip the script and have them reach for something that is not only GREAT for on-the-go enjoyment, but also nutritiously full of delicious flavor! MOO’V™ Real Milk is packed with 19 grams of protein, offers the full energy of whole milk in a great tasting refreshing drink…and also has the lowest sugar profile in the category.

So say goodbye to that morning brain fog! MOO’V™ Real Milk is an energy booster right in your hand. Our whole milk hydration powerhouse is ultra-filtered, calcium rich, protein packed, lactose free – and no sugar added. Perfect to drink any time of day – morning, noon or night – and is incredibly hydrating!

About Dari^®
Dari^® is a 4th generation, family-run dairy farm that prides themselves on producing quality healthy milk from cows that are not only well cared for, but truly loved. They are part of the family. And their state-of-the-art farms not only ensure the optimum care for the cows, but also allows them to follow the highest standards of stewardship and effective management in the industry. Dari^® is committed to their cows, the environment and their communities. That doesn’t just mean doing what is expected…it means going above and beyond to ensure that they always deliver the best to their friends and neighbors – near and far. For more information, visit www.realdari.com or follow @realdari on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.

I have been a dietitian for almost 40 years and for most of my professional career the advice has been to recommend low or non-fat dairy for anyone over the age of 2. But new research has demonstrated that there may be more benefit to INCLUDE rather than exclude dairy fat. So why the change in recommendations? 

We know more about the fat in our pour.

Newer studies have shown that dairy fat has been associated with a decrease in the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure levels and decreased risk for the development of Type 2 diabetes. When our kids drink whole milk, they are also getting protein, calcium, and other important vitamins and minerals. 

In a study out of Canada, kids who consumed whole milk tended to have higher Vitamin D levels. For every 1% increase in the fat content of milk, the blood level of Vitamin D went up significantly. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is better absorbed when consumed along with higher fat foods such as whole milk.

In another recent Canadian study of young children, those who drank whole milk were leaner than those who drank reduced fat milk. As a matter of fact…Three times less likely to be overweight than kids who drank low-fat milk. Why might this be the case? Fat helps with satiety or the feeling of satisfaction or fullness between meals which may help to decrease between meal snacking. Full fat or whole milk also has such a delicious mouth feel contributing to the taste and flavor enjoyment.

MOO’V™ supplies 11 grams of fat per 8oz serving along with 11 grams of protein and only 4gm of natural sugar along with great mouthfeel and taste appeal. So, if you are looking for the nutrish and delish in your pour, MOO’V™ does more!

Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, is the Dietary & Nutrition Strategic Advisor at Dari^® and MOO’V™ milk. With over two decades of experience, she is an expert in nutrition with many of Leslie’s blog posts center around active eating and fueling for sport. She is the Head Nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs and has been a consulting sports dietitian in the NFL, MLB, and NHL, and worked with Olympic athletes. Bonci has co-authored three books with an active eating focus, is a blogger for US News Eat + Run, and is a sought-after expert for television, radio, print and online media, Bonci speaks regularly on topics including “sciensationalism,” “fuels of engagement” and “communication with conviction” to help influencers and consumers debunk the junk and separate fact from fallacy.