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Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

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March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella
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Withstanding the Heat


March 27, 2024

Heat and humidity are such iconic aspects of Florida weather that they are sometimes easy to take for granted. They may become topics of conversation with friends and family if temperatures become unseasonably high, or if humidity makes a walk ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, Clyde Fraisse, Deaths, Department Of Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Heat, Safety, Serap Gorucu, Ziwen Yu

Learn to grow sustainable food gardens anywhere South Florida at the free South Florida Community Garden Hub on April 13

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March 26, 2024

Community gardens come in all shapes and sizes. They offer a bounty of benefits that bring the farm-to-table concept to life when established effectively to meet sustainable food demands. By growing food on a small scale, using venues ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agriculture Education, Agroecology, Balconies, Community Gardens, Community Grounds, Edible Plants, Environmental Horticulture, Farm To Table, Fruit, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jiangxiao Qiu, Lorna Bravo, News, Plants, Rooftop Gardens, Small Urban Farms, South Florida Community Garden Hub, Sustainable Food Production, Sustainable Food Systems, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, University Of Florida, Urban Agriculture, Vegetables

Keep It Fresh

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March 25, 2024

Welcome to our guide on preserving the freshness of your fruits and vegetables! Whether you're a seasoned chef or a newbie in the kitchen, keeping your produce fresh and vibrant can sometimes be a challenge. However, with a few simple tips and ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preservation, Food Waste Prevention, Fruits And Vegetables, Nutrition, Ocextension, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
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Alumni Feature: Dr. Adam Bernatsky, Nutritional Sciences

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March 25, 2024

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Adam Bernatsky to our Discover FSHN Series! Dr. Bernatsky is an alumnus of the nutritional sciences undergraduate program in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida. He is now ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Discover Fshn, Dr. Adam Bernatsky, Dr. Bernatsky, FSHN Alumni, Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Alumni, Nutritional Sciences Alumni Feature, Nutritional Sciences Careers, Podiatrist, Podiatry

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing in Broward County

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March 19, 2024

Canning can be a fun, safe and economical way to preserve food at home.  Canning favorite products to be enjoyed by family and friends can be a pleasant experience and a source of pride and joy for many families and consumers. Call to ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Botulism, Broward County, Canning, Canning Is Fun, Canning Safety, Destroying Bacteria, Economical To Engage In Canning, Enjoy Canning, Gaskets, Get Your Pressure Canner Guage Tested To See If It Is Reading Correctly, It's Time To Get Your Pressure Gauge Tested, Low-acid Foods, Pressure Gauge, Presto Canner, Test Gauge Once Per Year, University Of Georgia National Center For Home Food Preservation, Using Pressure Canners, Where Can I Get My Pressure Canner Gauge Tested?, Where To Get Pressure Canner Gauge Tested Locally?

How Research Gives Hope: Dr. Susan Percival and the Power of Inspiration

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March 18, 2024

Learn more about Dr. Percival's groundbreaking research and service to UF by downloading the full version of this feature here. December 1, 1989. Two months into her new position in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Antioxidants, Bioavailability, Ceruloplasmin, Copper Research, Copper Transport, Dr. Percival, Dr. Susan Percival, Faculty Feature, Faculty-research, Functional Bioavailability, Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional-sciences-faculty-feature, Phytochemicals, Polyphenolics, Sue Percival, Susan Percival, Taste Of Immokalee, Taste X UF, Taste X UF Experiential Program

National Nutrition Month: Beyond the Table

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March 13, 2024

This year's National Nutrition Month® theme is "Beyond the Table," which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It also describes the various ways ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Develop Healthful Eating Patterns, Eat Healthy Snacks, Eatright, Engage In Home Food Safety, Engage In Physical Activityu, Engage In Self Care, Fight Food Waste, Food Safety, Get Enough Sleep, Grocery Shopping, Habits For A Lifetime, Healthy Messages, Hydration, Incorporate Physical Activity, Learn Cooking Skills, Make 1/2 Your Plate Fruit And Vegetables, Make A Menu, Make Informed Choices, MyPlate, National Nutrition Month, Nutrition, Nutrition Month In March, Nutritious Choices, Reduce Food Waste, Use A Grocery List

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