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• In the Raw: The Facts on Unpasteurized Milk

  04.09.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Jane Jakubczak MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN; Redskins Dietitian

  To continue our discussion on milk, Alex, a senior dietetic student of mine discusses the topic of Raw Milk.

  In the Raw: The Facts on Raw Milk

  By: Alexandra Wahlberg, University of Maryland Dietetic Student

  Lately I’ve been reading about the controversies surrounding raw milk and maybe you have too. For those who don’t know, raw milk is unaltered milk typically from a cow, goat or sheep. This means it’s not pasteurized, homogenized or treated in anyway, unlike the milk we buy in a grocery store ... Read More …

• Using Technology to Get Fit

  04.06.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Becky Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer (ACE); IBNFC Certified Nutrition Coach

  Adopting a habit of regular exercise doesn’t require special equipment or gadgets. It can be as simple as putting on a pair of shoes and heading out for daily walks. For many people, that’s enough. But if you’re easily bored or enjoy using technology, take your fun and fitness to the next level with electronic exercise gadgets and digital devices.

  Designed to inspire and motivate, these products can help keep your fitness program enjoyable and entertaining while giving you objective data about your progress ... Read More …

• WOW Exclusive Offer: Ladies Redskins Tank

  04.05.2012 / Blog Posts Fashion

  

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• Got Milk? How to Select the Best for you Family

  04.04.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Jane Jakubczak MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN; Redskins Dietitian

  One of the most common questions I hear from my clients is: "Which is healthier, soy milk or cow’s milk”?

  The first question I ask in return, “ Are you lactose intolerant and/or are you a vegetarian?”

  If the answer to either question is “yes” I recommend soy milk and encourage them to choose a fortified brand. Think you may be lactose intolerant? Click here for more information.

  If the client is not lactose intolerant or vegetarian, then my next set of questions includes, “which type of milk ... Read More …

• Alessia McIntosh talks Gameday, the GRAN Foundation and more!

  04.04.2012 / Blog Posts Community Redskins

  

  Rocky McIntosh has spent the past six seasons wearing burgundy and gold. Drafted out of the University of Miami in 2006 and recording a career-high 110 tackles for the Redskins in 2010, the linebacker finished off the 2011 NFL season with 65 combined tackles, one sack and one pass breakup. While Rocky is currently a free agent, we don’t think is the last we will see of the McIntosh’s in the DMV.

  In January, Rocky and his wife, Alessia, founded and launched a non-profit organization called A GRAN Foundation, focused on empowering youth and giving underserved children the ... Read More …

• Kenny Chesney Debuts New Single With Tim McGraw "Feel Like a Rock Star", to Perform Together at FedExField on August 12

  04.03.2012 / Blog Posts Events Redskins

  

  The Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday marked the debut of Kenny Chesney's duet with Tim McGraw, "Feel Like a Rock Star," the first single from Chesney's upcoming release 'Welcome To The Fishbowl' (6.19, BNA Records). Pre-order the album on iTunes now and receive an immediate download of "Feel Like A Rock Star" - https://bitly.com/WTTfishbowl

  Chesney recently spoke with USA Today about the title track, "Welcome To The Fishbowl," which addresses what he calls, "our shrinking world and culture," adding that in today's world, "you don't have to be in the public ... Read More …

• Celebrate National Yogurt Month - Enter to Win!

  04.02.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

   Celebrate Yogurt Month with Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association!

  April is National Yogurt Month and what better to celebrate than by entering Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association's, Yogurt-licious Recipe Challenge contest. Just by sending them your favorite dairy recipe made with yogurt, you could win a FREE KitchenAid® blender and a month’s supply of Chobani® Greek yogurt!

  MDA will also be awarding one VIP Chobani® Coupon Booklet and an insulated tote bag to the second place winner. Four runner-up winners will receive insulated tote bags.

  Why is yogurt so good for you?

  Yogurt is a quick and easy, nutritious snack. It provides ... Read More …

• WOW Exclusive Offer: Ladies Burnout Tee

  03.29.2012 / Blog Posts Fashion

  

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• Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

  03.28.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  By Becky Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer (ACE); IBNFC Certified Nutrition Coach

  To make fitness part of your life, you need to identify your roadblocks and find the motivation to move past them. If you want to work out but you keep coming across excuses for not sticking to your plan - this post is for you!

  This week is a very busy week for me: A schedule full of clients, classes to teach and other work responsibilities, along with the demands of a family that includes two boys (ages 12 and 15). BUT I’m going to Florida next ... Read More …

• Milk Does a Body Good

  03.26.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  Jane Jakubczak MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, Redskins Dietitian

  I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with a group of up and coming dietitians at the University of Maryland. Occasionally I would like to share their perspective and wisdom with WOW readers. I thought the following was a nice addition to the Dairy Association article on St.Patrick's Day.

  Milk Really Does A Body Good!

  By Caitlin Fields, Dietetic Student; University of Maryland

  Last month, my mother informed me that she heard, "We should all be drinking whole milk instead of non-fat milk.” When I asked ... Read More …