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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]