Nutrition Tips

Fiber Especially Important for Young Girls

From apples to pears; carrots to zucchini. For all the girls we love, eat your fruits and vegetables. According to a new study,

Women who eat more high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood—especially lots of fruits and vegetables—may have significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less dietary fiber when young, according to a new large-scale study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
— http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-02-higher-dietary-fiber-intake-young.html


Eating Healthy in 2016

Eating Healthy in 2016

Ring in a healthy new year by teaching kids the importance of food, nutrition and eating skills: food to fuel busy, successful lives; nutrition to nourish strong bodies and smart brains; and eating skills to enjoy the social aspect of meals with family and friends.

Tune in Tomorrow - Eating Better in 2015

Hey everyone! Please tune in tomorrow, Friday, January 16th at 8AM EST to 1230AM -WFVA Talk Radio, Fredericksburg. I will be on Town Talk with Ted Schubel. Some of the topics I will be discussing are:

  • Eating Better in 2015
  • Proposed Virginia Legislation on Nutrition Issues
  • Listener Questions

Make sure to post questions on the WFVA Facebook Page