Hello everyone. I’m Jackson Campbell, a Juniata County Dairy Ambassador. Did you know Sept. 27 is National Chocolate Milk Day? One of my favorite dairy products is chocolate milk. Not only does it taste delicious, but it is also good for us.

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milk fact

Chocolate milk contains essential nutrients like calcium, protein, vitamin D, potassium, phosphorus and electrolytes. It is a great drink to refuel after sports or exercise.

History Lesson

Chocolate milk’s origin started when Sir Hans Sloane became a doctor for Jamaica. The locals introduced him to a drink made from cocoa and water. But Sir Hans Sloane did not like the taste. He discovered it was much better mixed with milk and sugar. When he returned to England in 1689, he brought with him the knowledge of chocolate milk. He believed it was healthy as well as great tasting. His newfound recipe appeared in apothecaries as a medicine which led to widespread demand.

Now, it is the most popular flavor of milk. So, choose chocolate milk to help get your three daily servings of dairy. It’s both nutritious and delicious.