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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]