Wednesday, May 11 2:00 PM Virtual We are bombarded with information about so many diets and foods every day. Are you having a tough time dealing with the information overload and ever-changing recommendations about healthy eating? In light of the current trends, this presentation will highlight a variety of healthy eating strategies to prevent chronic …
Wednesday, May 4 2:00 PM Virtual Do you know someone allergic to wheat, peanuts, shellfish, dairy or something else? Food allergies are life threatening! Learn how to manage the challenges of selecting and preparing food, eating out, and coping with emotions. Presenter: Daryl Minch, M.Ed. , FCHS Educator & Associate Professor To register: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/wellness-wednesdays/
The Abram Kartch/Thomas Jefferson Lecture Series presents a special Zoom session: "Jefferson Dialogues" on Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. This series of short presentations and discussions will focus on exploring philosophy, culture, and politics in Jeffersonian America. The presentations are as follows: "Classical Democracy and the Declaration of Independence: An Investigation" Stephen Pellegrini "How …
County of Passaic is holding a Virtual Public Information Center to inform residents, officials, and community with information on the Spruce Street Gateway Phase 1 project. You are encouraged to participate by providing comments at the meeting, by mail, or e-mail. This Public Information Center (PIC) will be held virtually on Wednesday April 27, 2022 …
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Feeling frustrated with feeding your family due to picky eaters, differing tastes or other issues? This workshop will discuss practical ways to make mealtimes easier and happier. Learn how to approach mealtimes in a way that will help your children develop a life-long healthy relationship with food. Presenter: Jennifer Shukaitis, MPH To register: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/wellness-wednesdays/
How does what we choose to eat, how we prepare it and what we do to dispose it can have significant impacts both on our health and planetary health. This presentation will discuss the climate impacts of our food choices and what we can do to support healthy eating with smaller climate impacts. Presenter: Sara …
Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet, yet Americans fall short of consuming the recommended amounts. This presentation will encourage participants to find ways to eat more seafood by learning about selecting, choosing less expensive seafood and preparing seafood. Presenters: Christine Zellers, MPP and Rachel Tansey, MA To register: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/wellness-wednesday Seafood is an …
Did you purchase something for home or wardrobe during the pandemic, only to be disappointed in the fabric’s quality or performance? The Clifton Arts Center and the American Sewing Guild North Jersey Chapter will help you learn how to be a smarter buyer and a smarter user. And we’ll take a peek at some unexpected …
Seafood is an important part of a healthy diet, yet Americans fall short of consuming the recommended amounts. This presentation will encourage participants to find ways to eat more seafood by learning about Dietary Guideline Recommendations for Seafood, Nutrition benefits and seafood package labeling. Presenters: Christine Zellers, MPP and Rachel Tansey, MA To register: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/wellness-wednesday …
Eating healthy and getting a meal on the table can be a challenge. This session will answer your questions about how to eat healthy at home or on the go; how to save money while shopping; easy cooking methods and shortcuts; equipment that saves time and more. Join Family and Community Health Sciences professionals online …
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Intermittent fasting, the practice of withholding food for specific periods of time, has been used for religious reasons for many centuries. Recently, it has gained popularity as a weight loss strategy, compared to more traditional calorie restriction. This webinar will review the current research on the main types of intermittent fasting for improved metabolic outcomes, …
Ever wonder if a food safety practice is really necessary? The five-second drop, then eat "rule?" Lemon juice for cleaning? Rinsing poultry? Our team of food safety experts will provide answers to these questions and yours. Find out where to get reliable information. Presenters: Dr. Donald Schaffner, Specialist, Food Science; Daryl Minch, FCHS Educator To …
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