Milk is a Nutritional AND Economical Bargain

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 01/29/2009
CONTACT: Sarah Lake, Envoy, Inc. 402-558-0637

OMAHA, Neb. – January 29, 2009 — With rising food costs, many families are trying to save money on groceries, but one thing they should not cut back on is nutrition, especially when trying to meet those New Year’s resolutions to get fit and lose weight. At less than 25 cents for an eight-ounce glass, on a gallon basis, Roberts Dairy Milk offers more nutrients for your money than almost any other beverage option. It provides key vitamins and minerals like calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D and potassium that are important to the entire family.

Drinking Roberts Dairy Fat Free Skim or Skim Extra Milk is a simple step consumers can take in achieving their New Year’s resolution to get in shape and lose weight as it delivers multiple benefits in a fat free single package, at less than a quarter a glass. A recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that a diet high in dairy calcium may aid weight loss.

Additionally, Roberts Dairy Milk is one of the most economical sources of protein. At a time when you’re planning meals to make every penny count, it is helpful to know you’re getting a good source of high-quality protein with every glass of milk you drink.

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends drinking three glasses of low fat or fat free milk each day. That comes to less than 75 cents a day to get many essential nutrients! Providing your family with great tasting Roberts Dairy Milk is one of the best ways to ensure a nutritious and balanced diet during these hard economic times.

Invest in your family’s health by selecting beverages that give you the biggest bang for your buck – like Roberts Dairy Milk. For more information about the nutritional value of milk, along with tips on how to feed your family for less, visit www.robertsdairy.com. While online, subscribe for e-mail updates from Roberts Dairy. Subscribers receive a monthly e-mail from Roberts Dairy containing their latest news, recipes, information and occasional coupon to save even more money on milk or other Roberts Dairy products.