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Getting Stronger and Eating Healthier This Year #FuertesConLeche

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Enjoying some Banana Milk
Enjoying some Banana Milk

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with MilkPEP and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

One of the things that was really important for me this year was to begin eating healthier and work on getting stronger. What I discovered in my search was that there was a product that I already purchased for my children that I should be drinking as well….MILK. I know! I remember growing up and hearing my mother say “drink your milk” or worst “don’t drink the milk out of the carton like that!” but as an adult I seem to have gotten away from it.  So now I am starting the year off Fuertes Con Leche (Strong with Milk) and am hoping that you all will as well.

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One of the things that I learned was that all milk has the same 9 essential nutrients regardless of whether it is whole, low fat, or fat free. I did not know that! Not to mention that an 8 oz glass of fat free milk provides the same 8 grams of protein that whole or low fat milk does. The difference is the 80 calories that the fat free milk has vs the other two. Milk is now being served every day at our breakfast table and even at the dinner table for the kids. We are being careful about calories but are working towards getting rid of those sugary drinks and milk has been a wonderful replacement!

Gotta Have Milk!
Gotta Have Milk!

 MilkPEP recently introduced their new ambassador, Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli along with the#FuertesConLeche 14-day Photo Challenge on instagram.  I invite you to follow allow with me @ritareviews and also to share your photos following the campaign hash tag with the theme Start the New Year off “fuertes con leche” (strong with milk) between February 14 – 28th.  Also be sure to follow @SiempreLeche on Twitter for recipes, nutrition tips, and other wonderful information. Not to mention on February 19th from 9-10 PM EST join MilkPEP for the #FuertesConLeche Be Your Strongest Self Bilingual Twitter Party. Both of these promotions include the opportunity to win great gift cards and prizes! 

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  1. Milk is a great replacement to get rid of all those sugary drinks, I love getting 2% milk or skim. Sometimes I may buy whole milk but I also only buy organic, milk Is a daily drink in our home as well.

  3. During the winter especially it is very important to get vitamin D. Milk and dairy are a great source. Calcium is an added benefit too. We ave always drank whole milk and every person I know aalso does and shows no ill effects.

  4. I drink milk every day, both 1% for smoothies, etc. and 2% for coffee. Lovin’ it! I’d love to try banana milk – oh boy!