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Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS

Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS.

Wellness on Wednesday webinars with Family & Community Health Sciences will focus on a variety of topics related to food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. This series will walk you through the easy steps that you can take to add positive health behaviors into your day. From fitting in more movement to eating more mindfully, now is the time to make some of those small changes that will improve your health in a large way.

Details

Join us on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. to learn from experts in the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. All sessions are free, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will be provided via Zoom. To join, you will need either a computer, tablet, or smartphone with speakers.

You must register to participate. See below for the title and descriptions of each webinar and click on the link below to register.

Missed a session? Webinars will be recorded through Zoom and posted below as they become available.

Upcoming Webinars

  1. May 19: Supporting a Strong Immune System
    Learn about the nutrients you need to keep your immune system strong. We will learn about the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, antioxidants and phytochemicals, and the vitamins and minerals we need for a robust immune system during this session.
    Presenter: Sara Elnakib, PhD, MPH, RD, FCHS Educator, Passaic County
  2. May 26: Tasty Tips for Snacking Using the Nutrition Facts Label
    Snacks can be anything from chips to cheese! Learn how the nutrition facts label can help you discern how much of your favorite snack fits into a healthy eating plan and hear some ideas for selecting tasty and healthy snacks. Bring along the package from your favorite snack for a little experiment that you and your kids will enjoy!
    Presenter: Michelle Brill, MPH, FCHS Educator, Mercer County

Webinar Archive

Chronic Disease Prevention

    Cancer

    1. Embracing the Power of Prevention (11/4/2020)

    Diabetes

    1. Prediabetes: Take Action with the National Diabetes Prevention Program (10/28/2020)

    Heart Disease

    1. Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease with Fiber (10/14/2020)
    2. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Hypertension: The Silent Killer (2/3/2021)

    Osteoporosis

    1. Strong Bones for Life (10/21/2020)
    2. Strong Bones for a Lifetime (5/27/2020)

    Physical Activity

    1. Sitting, the Silent Killer (6/3/2020)
    2. The NEAT Way to Fitting in Movement (1/6/2021)

    Family Meals & Healthy Eating Approaches for Children

    1. Benefits of Family Meals (6/24/2020)
    2. Do-It-Yourself Baby Food (9/30/2020)
    3. Make Time for Snack Time (7/8/2020)
    4. Mindful Family Meals (7/15/2020)
    5. Pivoting the Picky Eater (6/17/2020)
    6. Quick & Easy Ways for Families to Eat More Fruits & Vegetables (8/26/2020)

    Healthy Eating Strategies

    1. Added Sugars (8/12/2020)
    2. Bean Basics and Benefits (2/24/2021)
    3. New! Build a Better Salad (5/5/2021)
    4. Chocolate: Is It the New Health Food? (2/17/2021)
    5. Diet Fads: What Really Works? (4/21/2021)
    6. Easy Changes, Make Healthy Eating a Habit (7/22/2020)
    7. Eating Healthy On a Budget (8/19/2020)
    8. Labeling Genetically Modified Foods (4/14/2021)
    9. Let’s Go Nuts (7/29/2020)
    10. Let’s Go Nuts (3/10/2021)
    11. Seafood and Healthy Living Part One (3/17/2021)
    12. Seafood and Healthy Living Part Two (3/24/2021)
    13. Tea: Drink to Your Health (4/28/2021)
    14. What's on the Nutrition Facts Label (8/21/2020)
    15. Wholesome Whole Grains (3/3/2021)

    Healthy Pantry, Kitchen & Cooking Strategies

    1. Cooking Basics and Kitchen Hacks (9/2/2020)
    2. Eat Greens! (5/20/2020)
    3. Grilling with Care (6/10/2020)
    4. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Meals (9/9/2020)
    5. Nine Staple Foods of the Mediterranean Eating Plan (7/1/2020)
    6. Preventing Food Waste at Home (5/13/2020)
    7. Sourdough: The Basics (12/9/2020)
    8. Stocking Your Mediterranean Pantry (10/7/2020)
    9. Thirty-Minute Meals (9/23/2020)
    10. Uncovering the Enigma of the Instant Pot (9/16/2020)

    Mindful Living Strategies

    1. Artistic Creativity for Health Across the Lifespan (4/7/2021)
    2. Filling Your Day with Fruits and Veggies (2/10/2021)
    3. Lessons for Long Life (2/3/2021)
    4. Small Steps to Improve Your Health and Finances in 2021 (1/27/2021)
    5. Stressful Times: The Role of Self-Help and Professional Help (1/20/2021)
    6. The Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening (3/31/2021)

    Seasonal & Holiday Eating Tips

    1. Healthy Holiday Eating (12/2/2020)
    2. Let's Talk Thanksgiving (11/18/2020)