Why are dairy products important in your diet?
Milk is one of the most versatile and nutritious foods available to mankind. Easily accessible, milk and its by-products are a valuable source of calcium and an excellent source of protein. Dairy products are an essential element of a healthy diet. The long-term benefits for bone and dental health, for example, are well established and many other new and emerging benefits are currently being investigated.

Foods derived from milk are calcium rich. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. Nutritionists recommend a choice of 3 servings daily. Up to 5 daily servings are recommended for teenagers and pregnant women. There is a common misconception that dairy products are fattening. However, exciting new research has revealed that as calcium in dairy products helps reduce body fat, 3 servings of dairy products a day are recommended to contribute to a lower body weight, particularly for females.

Products	Energy*	Protien*	Carbohydrate*	Fat*
Kerrygold Regato Ivernia	1630kJ / 390kcal	26g	0.2g	32g
Kerrygold Emmental	1482kJ / 355kcal	29g	0.2g	26.5g
Kerrygold Emmental	382 kcal	29g	trace	29.0g
	* Typical value per 100g