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
I just don’t have the time to exercise. If you’re like me, it’s hard to find a full 30-45 minutes free every day to devote to hitting the gym, jogging or your preferred method of getting active. Many people, myself included, find this is one of the biggest barriers to moving more. We tend to… Continue Reading Fitting In Fitness: How Being Active Throughout the Day Adds Up
June 12, 2014
Written by Kelsey Conyers Part of National Nutrition Month 2014 Do you know what to eat after exercising? Too often people assume that all the healthy foods taste bad, but there are a variety of delicious foods that are actually beneficial to consume after exercising. Do you know how important it is to eat well… Continue Reading What Do You Eat After Exercising?
April 22, 2014
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that Americans eat an average of 22 teaspoons of sugar per day? This is about 3 times the recommended maximum amount! A new research study found that eating too much sugar raises your risk of heart disease. The study found that Americans who ate a lot of… Continue Reading Eat Smart, Move More, Slim Down to Prevent Heart Disease
February 6, 2014
I just ran across a new study today (see a video about the results here) about preventing diabetes. It found that eating whole fruit, in particular blueberries, grapes and apples, at least twice a week reduced the risk of developing diabetes. On the flipside, drinking fruit juice once a day or more increased the risk of… Continue Reading Prevent Diabetes by Eating Smart, Moving More and Slimming Down
August 30, 2013
Recommendations As you begin to Move More, you may wonder what types of activities you should be doing to get the most benefits for your health. While walking everyday (an easy, free aerobic activity) will help you meet the general physical activity guidelines, experts recommend adding muscle strengthening activities and supplements like those on the… Continue Reading Flex Those Muscles- Strength Training for Better Health
July 19, 2013
Much like gas in a car, food gives our bodies fuel for energy, growth and development. And in keeping with the automobile theme, athletes, like fancy sports cars, need the right fuel for optimal performance. There are three types of nutrients that provide the body with energy: carbohydrates, protein and fat. Our bodies rely mainly… Continue Reading Fueling Up For Fitness
June 28, 2013
