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By Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department There are a lot of buzz words that pertain to food products we consume, many of which imply the health benefit of the merchandise. Words like organic, all natural, sugar free, no additives, probiotics, GMO-free, grass-fed, […]
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Christine Zellers, MPP, FCHS Educator, Cape May County, Jacki Fuscellaro, FCHS Consultant Cape May County, Nam Phuong Pommier ,FCHS Consultant Cape May County In recent years, gluten-free diets have gained attention, but what is gluten, and why has there been so much attention drawn to eating gluten-free? Gluten is an insoluble composite protein made up […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department New Year’s Resolutions often involve setting goals to lose weight. While maintaining a healthy weight is important, trying to lose weight quickly by eliminating certain foods or only eating specific foods is not a healthy eating pattern […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department It may still be 2021 but starting the new year off right is important. New Year’s resolutions are not always easy to keep but being prepared by setting goals could support success. Finding resources now to make […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department Enjoying a favorite dish during the holidays is always something to anticipate with fond memories of years past. Many holiday dinners and side dishes are prepared with ingredients that should be eaten in moderation during the rest […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department Portion size is a contributor of overeating all year long but when tasty treats are easily available during the holiday season the chances of filling up on larger portions increases. In the 1970s the size or portion […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department The holidays are full of parties, shopping, cooking and fun but sometimes all the extra activities can add up to stress or losing track of healthy habits. Eating healthy and exercising during the holidays season is just […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department Seasonal produce is a great way to enjoy the harvest of fall and winter foods in New Jersey. January through April most plants in New Jersey are not growing because of the cold weather. Before there were […]
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Christine Zellers, Assistant Professor/Educator, Cape May County Jennifer Shukaitis, Assistant Professor/Educator, State-WideRutgers Cooperative Extension-Family and Community Health Sciences It’s Fall, Y’all! Now that the days are getting shorter and holiday decorations are filling store displays, you may be thinking about the warm, comforting fall dishes that accompany the fall season. Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the rich flavors and abundant […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department The term mindfulness is used in many ways today to describe an awareness for stress reduction and better well-being. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present […]