Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #8

[BetteDavisEyes]

MSN

The Trump administration wants you to drink whole milk — here's what actual health experts want you to know​

President Donald Trump, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others have donned milk mustaches on social media recently, declaring that “whole milk is back” and encouraging Americans to “drink up.”

This follows the release of the 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommends consuming three servings a day of full-fat dairy ― including whole milk ― as part of a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, noting, “Dairy is an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.”

The DGA also lists full-fat dairy as a “healthy fat.”...

 

[IceIce9]

MSN

The Trump administration wants you to drink whole milk — here's what actual health experts want you to know​

President Donald Trump, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others have donned milk mustaches on social media recently, declaring that “whole milk is back” and encouraging Americans to “drink up.”

This follows the release of the 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommends consuming three servings a day of full-fat dairy ― including whole milk ― as part of a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, noting, “Dairy is an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.”

The DGA also lists full-fat dairy as a “healthy fat.”...

I’m taking all this with a grain of salt.

Whole fat milk contains 150 calories per 8 oz, so three servings a day would use up quite a bit of that 2000 calorie per day diet.

Not to mention that many adults can’t tolerate milk.

In many countries adults don’t regularly consume milk.

When we were in Italy we were told that Italians don’t drink milk after 10 am and then only in coffee.

JMO

 

[PayrollNerd]

I can’t tell you how many doctors over my entire life, told me I should switch to skim milk. As a child the only “milk” we ever had was powdered diluted with water. I swore that when I left home, I was drinking whole milk for the rest of my life. And I do, a gallon a week, and yup, it’s a hill I will die on for sure. LOL!

 

[Seni]

Last day of Czech visitors visit I took them this morning to the Botanical Garden.

Then to supermarket, always interesting to visit in different coutries.

Back home I prepared my lucky 7 veg couscous. The couscous with sesame seeds. Normally would add roast almonds.

Its basically a soup that you serve on top of the couscous. Vegetable stock, add some dried lentils for texture but they should not be discernable. In goes carrot, squash, peas, celery, onion, garlic, zucchini, chick peas, tomatoes and some passata. And Harissa, plus extra on side for those who like it spicy.

Served with mini toasted pitta breads and hummus.

Make my hummus with tinned chick peas, sesame seeds, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil in blender.

Serve topped with more sesame seeds, a dash of paprika and olive oil

 

[IceIce9]

I can’t tell you how many doctors over my entire life, told me I should switch to skim milk. As a child the only “milk” we ever had was powdered diluted with water. I swore that when I left home, I was drinking whole milk for the rest of my life. And I do, a gallon a week, and yup, it’s a hill I will die on for sure. LOL!

When we were growing up our mom insisted that we drink 3 full glasses of milk every day, one with each meal. But I never liked the taste of milk.

As an adult I’ve never had a single glass. I don’t have lactose intolerance but nearly half of US residents are.

I do occasionally use dry powdered milk in a few bread recipes that I bake. I use cream or sour cream in mashed potatoes.

Almond milk works well when I cook hot cereals like cream of wheat.

 

[killarney rose]

Not a milk drinker here, not even as a child. Thankfully my parents didn’t make me. I grew up to be lactose intolerant . Thanks to a miracle(to me) supplement I take daily and highly recommend, I can enjoy dairy in other forms. We keep lactaid milk here for cooking and drinking. I can use it on cereal and I cook with it. That supplement allows me to enjoy ice cream and cheeses. It’s truly a miracle.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I can't even recall the last time I drank milk. I'm thinking 6th grade, but by 8th grade I was drinking coffee in the morning and never drank milk again. Couldn't drink a glass of milk to save my life My parents never put sugar in coffee, but both lightened it with "Pet Milk"(evaporated). I found that to be too sweet and, by sophomore year in high school, I was drinking black coffee.

As an adult, I'm lactose-intolerant but can have small amounts of cheese and Greek yogurt without digestive issues. I always have lactase chewables or tablets in my purse if I think I might need it for something that I eat that might have "hidden dairy".

Regarding the new government dietary recommendations: They are just that: recommendations. People are going to eat what they want, when they want, and in the amounts that they want. If people have health issues that are affected by diet, it's wise to consult one's physician for dietary advice based on one's health requirements.

 

[Auntie Cipation]

I can’t tell you how many doctors over my entire life, told me I should switch to skim milk. As a child the only “milk” we ever had was powdered diluted with water. I swore that when I left home, I was drinking whole milk for the rest of my life. And I do, a gallon a week, and yup, it’s a hill I will die on for sure. LOL!

As a kid I drank milk fine, including "2%" or whatever it was called before that ("skim milk?"), but nonfat milk always tasted too diluted and I didn't like it.

Now as an adult I don't drink dairy milk at all, don't even keep it in the house, but if I needed to for some reason it would always be whole milk. I eat plenty of non-liquid dairy such as sour cream, cheese, and occasionally ice cream (I mostly eat coconut-milk ice cream). Those other dairy items are always full fat. It just seems healthier to me, and, just like caffeinated coffee or non-diet cola, I'd rather get stuff that hasn't been 'altered', even if it means consuming less of it.

 

[Peter “Pete” Ruma]

If any of you are low on food or trunk to stretch your supply, this is a great recipe
Best Loaded Slow-Cooker Potatoes Recipe-How To Make Loaded Slow-Cooker Potatoes—Delish.com
I guess I’m allowed to post it as I’ve seen a few other recipes and grocery lists.
Hopefully all of us will have freshly stocked stores soon. My next trip will be before 5a.m., I’ll go one morning when I wake early & feel like dealing with it.

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Thanks for this post/thread. I’ve recently gotten a subscription to a popular food-prep “ingredients and instructions” box, and it’s gotten me interested in cooking, but I’d like to step outside the confines of just what they send to me.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Thanks for this post/thread. I’ve recently gotten a subscription to a popular food-prep “ingredients and instructions” box, and it’s gotten me interested in cooking, but I’d like to step outside the confines of just what they send to me.

Welcome to Websleuths! Hope you'll visit this "foodie" thread regularly.

 

[iamshadow21]

I can’t tell you how many doctors over my entire life, told me I should switch to skim milk. As a child the only “milk” we ever had was powdered diluted with water. I swore that when I left home, I was drinking whole milk for the rest of my life. And I do, a gallon a week, and yup, it’s a hill I will die on for sure. LOL!

I also only had powdered milk as a kid. So gross.

I'll drink flavoured milk or milk in my coffee these days, but not on its own.

Meanwhile, it's about all my mother drinks. She must have about half a dozen glasses a day, though she has switched to lite milk in recent years.

 

[IceIce9]

I also only had powdered milk as a kid. So gross.

I'll drink flavoured milk or milk in my coffee these days, but not on its own.

Meanwhile, it's about all my mother drinks. She must have about half a dozen glasses a day, though she has switched to lite milk in recent years.

My mom always drank milk throughout her life. Like all day long.

Even when she lived alone after my dad passed away she still bought milk by the gallon, just for herself.

Her favorite “treat” was homemade cornbread in a bowl with milk poured over it

Some of my relatives buy raw, unpasteurized milk directly from a farmer. Since I have worked in healthcare my entire adult life I haven’t been able to stop myself from mentioning to them that drinking unpasteurized milk can be dangerous. They think the health benefits outweigh the risks of e-coli, salmonella, listeria and other illnesses

 

[Curious Me]

I've always used whole milk in my coffee, and sometimes when I'm thirsty, I find a glass of "lactose free whole milk" hits the spot. (see below about lactose free milk) For me, politics don't have anything to do with drinking milk whole or otherwise. lol At the present time, I'm trying to gain back these 20 lbs. I lost over last year, so not worried about calories. After menopause women need to get enough calcium, and milk & cheese is one of the many ways to get it. I don't have to take any prescription or shots to strengthen my old bones for which I'm glad.​

What Happens to Your Bones When You Drink Milk Regularly

https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-milk-make-your-bones-stronger-11719617

Spoiler: About Lactose Free Milk

Lactose-free milk is regular cow’s milk treated with the enzyme lactase to break down lactose, making it easier to digest for people with lactose intolerance while retaining nearly all the nutrients of regular milk.​

also

The widespread belief that does lactose-free milk have higher sugar is a common misconception, stemming from its sweeter taste, which is a result of the manufacturing process, not added sugar. Despite its sweeter taste, lactose-free milk contains the same amount of sugar as regular milk.​

 

[Curious Me]

If you don't want to drink milk, you might want to eat 5-6 prunes a day because studies have shown it helps prevent fractures and osteoporosis. I tried for a short while, but that's a lot of prunes on a daily basis. ​

Osteoporosis: 5 or 6 prunes a day may help prevent bone loss

Eating at least 5-6 prunes a day may be able to prevent bone loss in people with osteoporosis in part thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

Osteoporosis, or loss of bone mass and density, afflicts many people, especially people over 50, leading to an increased risk of breaks and fractures.

A new randomized controlled study finds that eating 5-6 prunes a day can preserve bone mass and density, arresting the development of osteoporosis.​

 

[iamshadow21]

If you don't want to drink milk, you might want to eat 5-6 prunes a day because studies have shown it helps prevent fractures and osteoporosis. I tried for a short while, but that's a lot of prunes on a daily basis. ​

Osteoporosis: 5 or 6 prunes a day may help prevent bone loss

Eating at least 5-6 prunes a day may be able to prevent bone loss in people with osteoporosis in part thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

Osteoporosis, or loss of bone mass and density, afflicts many people, especially people over 50, leading to an increased risk of breaks and fractures.

A new randomized controlled study finds that eating 5-6 prunes a day can preserve bone mass and density, arresting the development of osteoporosis.​

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Why does it have to be prunes? I like pretty much all other dried fruit, but not prunes.

If it was dates, I'd happily eat it. Apricots, or peaches. But I just don't like prunes. I don't like dark plum jam, either. I'll eat fresh plums sometimes, but there's something in the flavour of dark plums and cherries that I dislike that seems intensified in jams or when dried. Sour cherries are okay, but they're a completely different flavour to regular cherries.

Cherry plums, however, the tiny ones, I love. But I've never found them grown commercially, they just grew feral where we used to go for holidays.

 

[Curious Me]

Why does it have to be prunes? I like pretty much all other dried fruit, but not prunes..... If it was dates, I'd happily eat it. Apricots, or peaches.

It's a good question. I don't know why, but it has to be prunes. At least 5-6 a day. Even if you like prunes, that's asking a lot.​

Cherry plums, however, the tiny ones, I love. But I've never found them grown commercially,

At least you've had them. Until you mentioned Cherry Plums I never knew they even existed. I think I'd love them. They're so cute.​

Only Prunes? Years of eating Prunes?

A Surprising Superfood: New Bone-Boosting Benefits of Prunes Discovered

Eating prunes daily helped women maintain stronger bones in a year-long study. Prunes may counter bone loss thanks to their unique compounds.

scitechdaily.com

Prunes offer a promising alternative, according to De Souza. They contain bioactive compounds like polyphenols that may blunt the inflammatory pathways that lead to bone loss.

April 6, 2026
Surprising foods that boost bone health
Try these tasty options to diminish bone breakdown and
lower your odds of fractures.

A study published in the October 2022 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating five or six prunes a day helped women past menopause to preserve bone mineral density in their hips, which could translate into fewer bone breaks. The researchers, who tracked 235 older women for a year, speculated that the daily handful of prunes lowered inflammatory chemicals that contribute to bone breakdown.​

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I've always used whole milk in my coffee, and sometimes when I'm thirsty, I find a glass of "lactose free whole milk" hits the spot. (see below about lactose free milk) For me, politics don't have anything to do with drinking milk whole or otherwise. lol At the present time, I'm trying to gain back these 20 lbs. I lost over last year, so not worried about calories. After menopause women need to get enough calcium, and milk & cheese is one of the many ways to get it. I don't have to take any prescription or shots to strengthen my old bones for which I'm glad.​

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What Happens to Your Bones When You Drink Milk Regularly

https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-milk-make-your-bones-stronger-11719617

Spoiler: About Lactose Free Milk

Lactose-free milk is regular cow’s milk treated with the enzyme lactase to break down lactose, making it easier to digest for people with lactose intolerance while retaining nearly all the nutrients of regular milk.​

also

The widespread belief that does lactose-free milk have higher sugar is a common misconception, stemming from its sweeter taste, which is a result of the manufacturing process, not added sugar. Despite its sweeter taste, lactose-free milk contains the same amount of sugar as regular milk.​

Excellent post! Even though I'm lactose intolerant, I have at least one serving of dairy daily, usually Greek yogurt or a small amount of cheese. I also take Citrical twice daily. I have a Dexa scan every two years and, so far, at 76, my bones are in good shape even though I had surgical menopause (total hysterectomy) at age 45.

 

[Auntie Cipation]

If you don't want to drink milk, you might want to eat 5-6 prunes a day because studies have shown it helps prevent fractures and osteoporosis. I tried for a short while, but that's a lot of prunes on a daily basis. ​

Osteoporosis: 5 or 6 prunes a day may help prevent bone loss

Eating at least 5-6 prunes a day may be able to prevent bone loss in people with osteoporosis in part thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, according to a new study.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

Osteoporosis, or loss of bone mass and density, afflicts many people, especially people over 50, leading to an increased risk of breaks and fractures.

A new randomized controlled study finds that eating 5-6 prunes a day can preserve bone mass and density, arresting the development of osteoporosis.​

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I wonder if drinking Dr Pepper counts as eating prunes?

Seriously, this is interesting. I have osteoporosis, and pretty severely, based on the dexa scan numbers. On the other hand, I have never broken a bone beyond a hairline fracture of a toe (ouch!) about 25 years ago. Oh, and I might have cracked a rib a couple of years ago but I never got it xrayed and it might have just been bruised. But the Dexa numbers are deep into the negative numbers.

I take Fosamax, have been on it for 3 years and when I got another Dexa scan last year my numbers were improved, so I will keep taking it for another two years (you are only allowed to be on it for 5 years total).

And I've been encouraged to get weight bearing, "impactful" exercise, which I'm working on but am bad at.

But NO ONE has suggested I eat prunes, at least not that I recall! I might try it -- I wonder if I could have two in the morning, two with lunch, and two with dinner. But -- prunes have other, um, effects which I don't need and therefore really don't want. A dilemma, what to do?

Why does it have to be prunes? I like pretty much all other dried fruit, but not prunes.

If it was dates, I'd happily eat it. Apricots, or peaches. But I just don't like prunes. I don't like dark plum jam, either. I'll eat fresh plums sometimes, but there's something in the flavour of dark plums and cherries that I dislike that seems intensified in jams or when dried. Sour cherries are okay, but they're a completely different flavour to regular cherries.

Cherry plums, however, the tiny ones, I love. But I've never found them grown commercially, they just grew feral where we used to go for holidays.

I have a plum tree that makes tiny, sour plums that look much like your photos. Come and get 'em, please! No one I know likes them, so the fruit just becomes a sticky nuisance falling on my walkway every year. I have yummy fruit trees that either I or my neighbors love, why can't those be the ones that fruit so consistently as this darn sour plum? Actually, we had a hard freeze just as many fruit trees were flowering/budding this year, so we are not expecting any fruit whatsoever.