UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
By Jessica Vernold Program Instructor SMART Couples Program Couple relationships and Marriages account for a large part of the community’s population and these relationships impact many from immediate family and children, to extended family, friends, and neighbors. Family… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida (UF) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) have been selected as this year’s recipients of CLIC funds and support to host… Read More
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you want it remembered for family and friends, not for foodborne illness. Along with all of the holiday planning of meals and guest lists, start planning now to defrost that frozen… Read More
These days, it is not hard to find food advertisements that claim to do everything from supporting weight loss to reducing the risk of chronic disease. There are, however, a very particular group of foods promoted as “superfoods.” The… Read More
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences I was recently asked about whether high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was a “good” or “bad” ingredient. The simple answer is that it is not that simple…. Read More
Do you usually eat more during the holiday season and find that you have gained a few pounds? You’re not alone. The holiday season brings a number of food-packed get-togethers, from family functions to open houses, work celebrations,… Read More
Before You Tie the Knot (BYTK) is a premarital couple’s education curriculum that blends practical skills with an understanding of human needs to enhance healthy relationship knowledge and skills. BYTK is research-informed,… Read More
The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is continuing to evolve to meet the lifestyle horticulture needs and interests of its urban constituency in Central Florida. Urban food systems are becoming a major element of MREC’s urban portfolio…. Read More
Sierra Ditto Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans. In fact, every year over one million Americans are diagnosed. In addition, many more people who have diabetes go undiagnosed. Since November is… Read More
