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Maintaining Your Weight During The Holidays

Most people associate the holiday season with gaining weight from the tasty food at parties and family celebrations, holiday party drinking, and less time and energy for exercise. Research has found that for most adults, this weight gain only adds up to one pound, not the 5 or more pounds commonly reported in the news.… Continue Reading Maintaining Your Weight During The Holidays

November 17, 2016

Ideas for Eating Smart and Moving More at Family Picnics

Picnics are great family outings for people watching their budgets. They can make your usual dinner a special event with just a little extra planning (but no extra cost!). Practicing good food safety is important for picnics, since you’ll be storing and eating food without the usual refrigeration or cleaning amenities you’re used to in… Continue Reading Ideas for Eating Smart and Moving More at Family Picnics

July 13, 2016

How to Make Exercise A Part of Your Everyday Life

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

May 13, 2016

Small Shifts for Heart Health

We’ve talked about the basics of smart choices for heart health before. In a nutshell, Eat Smart in line with MyPlate, Move More to get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, and maintain a healthy weight. But knowing what to do is the easy part. Actually making those changes are where a… Continue Reading Small Shifts for Heart Health

February 16, 2016

The Mediterranean Diet: a Powerhouse of Health Benefits

In the 1960’s, researchers found that people living in Crete, Greece and southern Italy had surprisingly low rates of chronic disease. People in these countries were living longer, even without good access to healthcare. In fact, these countries had one of the lowest rates of chronic disease in the world at that time. The researchers found… Continue Reading The Mediterranean Diet: a Powerhouse of Health Benefits

October 23, 2015

Eating Smart and Moving More at Farmers Markets this Summer

Guess what is [finally] here? Our Eat Smart, Move More at Farmers Markets campaign! After months of planning, designing campaign materials (billboards, bus signs, magnets, and tote bags), and collaborating with Cooperative Extension Agents and Farmers Market Managers across the state, the campaign is totally up and running. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage… Continue Reading Eating Smart and Moving More at Farmers Markets this Summer

August 20, 2015

Move More at Farmers Markets?

Our campaign promoting the use of SNAP at farmers markets uses the tagline “Eat Smart, Move More at Farmers Markets.” But you may be wondering how can you move more at farmers markets. In our program, we encourage people to increase their physical activity in many ways, from traditional workouts to fitting in fitness during… Continue Reading Move More at Farmers Markets?

July 31, 2015

A Family That Plays Together Has Fun

You are your child’s first teacher. You teach them how to ride a bike, and get dressed by themselves. But as kids grow into preteens and teenagers, they look to their friends and teachers, too. Even if you feel like you are on the sidelines, you are still the coach! Teaching your kids how to… Continue Reading A Family That Plays Together Has Fun

May 15, 2015

Faces of FNP – Tia P.

It is my pleasure to introduce you all to one of our very accomplished Program Assistants, Tia P. Tia is a fixture of her community in Greensville/Emporia and Southampton, VA, where she has been teaching both youth and adults how to Eat Smart and Move More on a budget for the last four years.

April 9, 2015

Show Your Heart Some Love by Eating Smart and Moving More

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