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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 […]
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Cape May Court House – With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions by Rutgers University, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Cape May County officially re-opened its doors to the public on June 7, 2021. Gary Pavlis, Acting Department Head, RCE of Cape May County, said, “We are happy that things are getting back to normal safely, […]
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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 […]