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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 […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department October is National Seafood month making it a great time to recognize the need to eat this healthy protein source more regularly. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends increasing seafood consumption by replacing other meat sources with […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department Since pumpkins are a vegetable, they are a nutritious food option. Pumpkins are considered a vegetable because their nutritional value is like that of a veggie, however they do still contain seeds like a fruit. Pumpkins are […]
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Chris Zellers, MPP -Assistant Professor/Educator, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Department Being active is an important part of aging healthy. The key to being physically active is finding something enjoyable that promotes motivation and encourages regular movement. Since Americans have become increasingly sedentary or lacking in movement, chronic […]
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By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences New Jersey boasts a real gem in its sweet and savory Jersey tomatoes that are not only delicious but nutritious. Growing these tasty veggies in a home garden provides enjoyment as well as contributing fiber, vitamins, and minerals for […]