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By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences 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 of two types of wheat prolamins, gliadin […]
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By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Meatless meals have grown in popularity as more American’s look for alternatives to traditional eating habits. Vegetarians eat plant based all the time, but meatless meals do not mean taking out meat entirely and eating only vegetables. Meatless meals […]
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By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Sugar, like other parts of the American diet, has been villainized with warnings to avoid added sugar. While it is suspected of contributing to many chronic diseases more studies are needed to verify that obesity, diabetes, heart disease and […]
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By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences The last month has proven stressful for Americans. Making healthy food choices and staying active can assist in stress reduction. Just as managing stress is important every day it is especially important during uncertain times. Mindful decisions about eating […]
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By Christine Zellers, MPP, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family & Community Health Sciences Sodium is an essential micronutrient that the body needs to function properly, and it is an essential electrolyte which assists with maintaining the balance of water in and around cells. Sodium contributes to proper muscle function and nerve function […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]