By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Fat free eating was popular in the 80s and 90s largely due to the belief that heart disease in the 60s and 70s was caused by a high fat diet. Removing fat was not the answer to cure heart […]
Adding Fruits and Vegetables for Increased Potassium and Calcium Intake
By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Small steps to add vegetables and fruits at every meal can be helpful in supplying the body with nutrients that keep it healthy. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 90% of Americans do not eat the recommended daily […]
Health during a Pandemic
By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Making time to check all the to do’s in the healthy living category of life is never easy, add a pandemic and goals can really be put out of reach. However, now more than ever maintaining a healthy lifestyle […]
Avoiding Fad Diets
By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences The word diet can mean a way of eating to be healthy and maintain a healthy weight, or it can mean a way of eating that reduces calories or specific foods. A diet that reduces calories or a specific […]
Happy Eating during the Holiday Season
By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Portion control can be a challenge all year long but during the holiday season when comfort foods are plentiful watching portions can be even more difficult. Avoiding overeating is not easy but taking small steps to maintain a healthy […]
