Think of a glass of milk, a bowl of yoghurt or maas, and a slice of cheese – these are four different foods, but each one of them originates from milk, which we get from dairy cows. So, all four of these foods belong to the dairy group

Why do we need 3-A-DAY™ dairy?

Dairy products are a source of protein, calcium, essential vitamins as well as minerals. These minerals help us to:

• Grow
• Build strong bones and teeth
• Build muscle

3-A-DAY™dairy is eating 3 or more servings of dairy everyday so that your body can benefit from the nutrients!

But, for your body to get the nutrients that each food family has to offer, you must eat a certain amount of each type of food, every day. There’s an easy way to remember how much of each food to eat on the serving sizes page!  

Easy tips on how to get 3-A-DAY™ dairy

Choose milk, flavoured milk or drinking yoghurt instead of cold drinks
Cheese and yoghurt are healthy snack choices
Top cereal with milk or flavoured milk
A warm glass of milk before bedtime will contribute to a good night’s sleep

Remember that the other food families (vegetables and fruit, starch, meat and meat alternetives, fats and sugars are needed by your body too.