It’s no secret that getting kids to eat more fruits and vegetables is a tough job, for parents, schools, and nutrition education programs like us. There are a lot of reasons why, but today we’ll focus on taste. While fruits are naturally sweet, vegetables tend to have stronger, sometimes bitter flavors that kids don’t like.… Continue Reading Little Dippers Eat More Fruits and Veggies
March 27, 2015
Despite the cold, snowy weather we’ve been having, there is still locally grown produce in season! Farmers use season extending techniques, like greenhouses and high tunnels, to keep their cold-hardy vegetables protected from the elements. And many crops can be stored to enjoy all winter long. What’s in Season in Winter? Winter Produce Recipes Orange… Continue Reading Winter Fruits and Veggies Recipe Round-Up
February 26, 2015
Valentines Day isn’t the only holiday in February. It’s also American Heart Month, which helps raise awareness of heart disease and prevention. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, we should all be interested in healthy lifestyle choices we can make to protect our hearts. Thankfully, showing your heart some love… Continue Reading Show Your Heart Some Love by Eating Smart and Moving More
February 12, 2015
Hi there! My name is Julie Knopp and I am a Dietetic Intern at Virginia Tech, working this month with the Family Nutrition Program. I would like to talk to you about something near and dear to my heart: Exercise. Physical activity. How do you feel when you hear those words? Do you feel a sense… Continue Reading You Can Change Your Body!
January 27, 2015
Do you dread meal planning? Or have trouble coming up with different meal ideas each week? I love food, cooking, and recipe hunting, but there are times when I draw a complete blank on what to eat that week. And we all know that it’s next to impossible to eat smart, shop on a budget,… Continue Reading Menu Shortcuts
January 22, 2015
The tradition of New Years Resolutions inspires many people to vow to Eat Smart, Move More, or Slim Down. But after the thrill of the new year starts to wear off, so does the motivation to keep working on those resolutions. If you want to see your efforts really pay off, you have to keep… Continue Reading 5 Tips Keep Your Resolution Motivation Going
January 8, 2015
Health didn’t used to be a priority at my family’s holiday celebrations. But over the years, some of us developed health problems, some of us wanted to live healthier, and one of us studied nutrition. And little by little, our family celebrations started to change. We started going for a walk after meals. A big… Continue Reading Create Healthy Holiday Traditions
December 18, 2014
It may not be swimsuit season, but the holidays are still prime time for focusing on losing weight, even though it’s perhaps the worst time of year for it. This year, instead of trying to lose weight, make healthy lifestyle choices your priority. You have a better chance of success and it will help cut… Continue Reading Holidays Make It Harder, But You Can Still Eat Smart & Move More!
December 11, 2014
The evidence keeps building about the Mediterranean Diet and its health benefits. The Mediterranean Diet has been linked with reduced risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and stroke, cancer, and dementia. The newest study about the Mediterranean Diet shows that it can help keep our cells healthy and protect us against early death. It’s safe… Continue Reading Worlds Healthiest Diet?
December 4, 2014
We just got past Halloween, but the holiday temptations of sugar, second helpings, and sitting too much are only growing as we approach Thanksgiving. The good news is that this year, FNP can help you make smarter choices to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle goals.
November 6, 2014
