This post was written by VT Dietetic students Kelsie Jacobs, Rachel Magri, Tyler Epperson, Suzanne Bowser, and Stephanie Bruner. Help set your children up for a healthy lifestyle by encouraging lots of physical activity and healthy eating. Lowering sodium reduces the risk of high blood pressure, even in children. Many people are not aware of how… Continue Reading Carol’s Family Cuts Back on Sodium
mayo 16, 2016
Today’s post was written by VT Dietetic students Hannah Winston, Miriam Eackloff, Darian Carter, Kendall Holloway, Ali Moore. There are two types of grains: whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire kernel and refined grains have been milled. Milling is a process that removes the bran and the germ, helping make grains more… Continue Reading Whole Grains in Your Daily Life
mayo 16, 2016
Convenience is Key With the hustle and bustle of a busy schedule, it may feel hard to find the time to exercise. Experts say to get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week. This may seem like a lot, but it’s only about 20 minutes a day. Exercising doesn’t always mean that you have… Continue Reading How to Make Exercise A Part of Your Everyday Life
mayo 13, 2016
Today’s post was written by VT Dietetic students Samantha Adas, Sandy Ma, Cassidy Moore, Lauren Iezzi, Patrick O’Brien. Vegetables usually have a bad rep, especially among children. It can sometimes be difficult to include them in your family’s meals and snacks but they shouldn’t be overlooked. Vegetables provide important nutrients that will help keep kids healthy… Continue Reading Easy Ways to Eat More Veggies
mayo 13, 2016
Herbs are a special category of vegetables. They are aromatic plants, meaning they have strong smells and flavors. Herbs, along with spices, garlic, and onions, give distinctive tastes to our favorite dishes. Many of the traditional flavor combinations of different cuisines from around the world are because of the herbs from that culture. Oregano is… Continue Reading Garnish Your Plate With Herbs
mayo 3, 2016
February is National Sweet Potato Month. Sweet potatoes are in season in the fall, but can be stored through the winter. Sweet potatoes come in a variety of colors – white, orange, red, and even blue – but the deep orange type is the most popular.
febrero 2, 2016
Every five years, the U.S. government updates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines represent the latest research on what a healthy diet should include to meet our nutritional needs. The recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines form the basis for MyPlate, the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, WIC food packages, and other nutrition programs… Continue Reading Recap of the New Dietary Guidelines
enero 18, 2016
January is National Soup Month, which fits nicely with this cold winter weather that is finally here. Nothing warms you up better on a cold evening than a steaming hot bowl of hearty soup or stew. Soup also offers an easy way to eat smart by following the MyPlate building blocks to create a healthy,… Continue Reading Soup’s On!
enero 12, 2016
November is National Pear Month. Pears are in season in the fall in Virginia. There are two main types of pears- European pears, the iconic hourglass shaped green, yellow, or red pears, and Asian pears, which look more like apples with yellow-brownish skins. No matter what variety you try, perfectly ripe pears are delicious! Pear… Continue Reading All About Pears!
diciembre 1, 2015
November is National Diabetes Month. The purpose is to raise awareness of those who are affected by this disease and highlight the steps people can take to help prevent it. As many as 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes. Unfortunately, many of them don’t even know they have it. And 1 in 3 Americans have… Continue Reading Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
noviembre 11, 2015
