UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Organic. Free range. Natural. USDA certified. Grown locally. Cage free. NSF. FSIS. Choice. Prime. Locally sourced. Get dizzy trying to keep up with – let alone make sense of – the array of labels and acronyms and designations on… Read More
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on external factors that might also influence your shopping. When heading off to the store, make sure you have… Read More
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on key steps to building a grocery list. Preparing a list before you head to the store is vital,… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research from a University of Florida microbiologist shows that disease-causing bacteria compete with their human hosts for a key micronutrient. Although queuine (pronounced KYOO-in) has been identified as essential to human health – a… Read More
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on key resources to help you find information. Don’t ever underestimate the value of a well-prepared grocery list. According… Read More
Who doesn’t want to save money when grocery shopping? No one, of course. But you might be spending more than you need to, if you aren’t prepared. Do you enter the store with a meal plan and a… Read More
Medicines have a lot of benefits such as helping you feel better and improving your health outcomes. A medicine is a drug that changes how your body works. When used safely, over the counter (self-prescribed) and prescription medications… Read More
Insects may play a significant role in food security as the world’s population continues to grow as does the need for food. Eating insects is a hot topic and is beyond eating “ants- on- a -log” made with… Read More
After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or septic system is damaged during the storm, your well water may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. To avoid getting sick, make sure you… Read More
Stay Hydrated! Staying well hydrated is essential to sustain life. Insufficient water and fluid consumption can lead to dehydration. However, dehydration is much more than quenching your thirst. Dehydration is a medical condition in which the body does… Read More
