Benefits of Fiber by Christine Zellers, Assistant Professor/Educator Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Department of Family and Community Health Sciences        There are advertisements on TV and the internet for products that boost fiber intake with drinks or powders, but good old fashion fruits, vegetables and whole grains are the best way to increase […]

By Christine Zellers, Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Department of Family and Community Health Sciences Spending less and staying healthy may seem like an impossible goal but as prices climb at the grocery store there are simple ways to eat healthy on a budget. The cost of poor eating habits adds […]

Article written in May 2022 by Christine Zellers, Assistant Professor/Educator Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Department of Family and Community Health Sciences Walking into fitness may only require a good pair of shoes and motivation to improve health and fitness.  The benefits of walking for health are numerous and include chronic diseases prevention […]

Article by Chris Zellers Prices are jumping at the gas pump, in the grocery store and just about everywhere.  Finding cost effective nutritious meals seems to be getting harder however, beans are a good alternative to rising costs, and they make a healthy meal, snack, or side dish. The cost savings between ground beef and […]

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, […]