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• Happy St. Patrick's Day From the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association!

  03.06.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

  When your thoughts turn to St. Patrick’s Day, green beer, corned beef and cabbage usually come to mind. But many other foods long traditional in the Irish diet – potatoes, oats, fish, stout, cabbage, and cheese - rank among the healthiest.

  Cheese is a very well-liked food in Ireland. The Emerald Isle has always been known for its lush meadows, perfect for providing the best environment for cows that produce Ireland’s tasty farmhouse cheeses. Cheese is an excellent source of protein and calcium, and the fat in cheese contains the powerful cancer fighter conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Irish cheeses are ... Read More …

• Weight Loss Plateau? Help is on the way!

  03.05.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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

  I have noticed a trend in my office over the past couple weeks – clients frustrated with weight loss plateaus.

  I quickly checked my calendar and thought, “right on time!” It is 8 eight weeks into the New Year and the New Years Resolutions of losing weight is losing its luster. This is a crucial moment in your weight management journey and what you do at this point can determine whether you are successful in life long weight management or you re-enter the cycle known as yo-yo dieting.

  I ... Read More …

• Angela Rypien talks Lingerie Football, staying fit, and football tips from her Dad - Superbowl MVP Mark Rypien

  03.01.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness WOW Interview Series

  

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  With a last name like Rypien, it's hard to be ignored in Redskins Nation, especially on the 20th anniversary of Super Bowl XXVI. With one of the greatest teams ever assembled, Mark Rypien led the Redskins to victory over the Bills, took home the title of Super Bowl MVP and cemented his title as leader of one of the best offenses in Redskins history.

  Twenty years later, there's another Rypien making a splash in the football world and it’s probably not who you would expect.

  Angela Rypien, Mark Rypien's daughter, entered the Lingerie Football ... Read More …

• High Fructose Corn Syrup: Bad Rap

  02.28.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

  Our sweet theme continues this week with a very controversial topic; High Fructose Corn Syrup. We welcome back Christine Turpin RD, LDN, CSCS as a guest blogger to give us the scoop on this category of sugars. To read about Christine background, click here.

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

  As promised from last week’s Sugar Alcohol discussion this week’s read is a continued discussion of sweet stuff. Chances are you have said it, heard it or read about it – High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). If you have said it, you may have noticed heads whip ... Read More …

• More Fitness Myths Busted

  02.27.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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  Will weight lifting bulk you up? Is cardio the only exercise your body really needs?

  Becky Johnson, cerified personal trainer and nutrition coach, answers your questions and breaks down four more fitness myths for women...

  Myth #1: Drawing your belly button to your spine is the best way to protect your back from injury during exercise.

  Truth: While the act of drawing the belly button toward the spine — also known as “hollowing out” or “drawing in” — does in fact activate the transverse abdominis (the deep musculature of the core), a growing body of research in recent years has ... Read More …

• Understanding the "Sugar-Free" Myth

  02.22.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

  Occasionally, I would like to invite a guest blogger to join us in the WOW Nutrition Corner so this week I’d like to introduce my colleague, Christine Turpin RD, LDN, CSCS. Christine has assisted me with both the Redskins players as well as the University of Maryland Terrapin Football team. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach as well as a Sports Nutritionist and owner of Nourish2Perform, a personal training company that specializes in integrating both fitness and dietary coaching in one to maximize a client’s results.

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

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• Strong to the Bone! Exercise and Osteoporosis

  02.21.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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

  Osteoporosis is an age-related disorder in which the bones become gradually thinner and porous and over time, are less able to support the weight of the body. It has a debilitating effect on quality of life, as it limits a person’s independence. Osteoporosis attacks both men and women but women are at greater risk for developing the condition. Women tend to suffer more severely because they start with a lower bone density, lose more bone mass as they age and bone loss accelerates even more rapidly following menopause ... Read More …

• Redskins Cheerleader Alyssa Shares Her Go To Recipe!

  02.17.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness Redskins

  

  Washington Redskins Cheerleader Alyssa shares one of her go-to recipes with WOW!

  Hey Women of Washington Redskins!

  Well, we all know it’s that time of year: we’re getting up early to hit the gym, counting calories, and just taking extra steps to make up for those holiday feasts. The bottom line is; we strive to make changes in our lifestyle to ensure a healthier, HAPPIER new year.

  For my New Year’s resolution, when I’m not training in the studio, I’ve rejuvenated my passion for cooking and definitely made a greater effort to cook well-balanced meals ... Read More …

• Exercise and Pregnancy

  02.16.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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

  For many moms-to-be, the news of pregnancy is filled with excitement, anticipation, anxiety and a promise to do everything right for the little bundle of joy. The question of whether to continue or begin an exercise program for your health and the baby often comes up.

  The first step to help answer this question is to check with your doctor. While exercise during pregnancy is usually encouraged, under some circumstances exercise should be avoided to prevent risks to the fetus and the mother. Only after a thorough ... Read More …

• Exercise and Menopause

  02.14.2012 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

  

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

  This month, I will be focusing on issues relating specifically to women. I’ll touch on menopause, pregnancy, osteoporosis and the importance of muscle building in women. We are unique and have unique conditions we need to consider when related to exercise.

  Exercise and Menopause

  There was a time when the word menopause was never spoken, not even between mother and daughter. Menopause, still referred to as “the change” in some circles, is no longer a taboo subject. And nowadays most women can expect to live one-third ... Read More …