Seasonal Shopping
The close of summer is near, but before it ends, we still get to enjoy some of our favorite summer fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes and sweet corn. And then September brings a new season filled… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition
Beekeeping, not just a hobby.
The incredible honey bee There is nothing quite like a the honey bee. They are one of natures great pollinators. While doing that job they store wonderful honey. They also store pollen, form propolis and they produce something called… Read More
What Florida Residents Should Know About Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, colorless, tasteless, and radioactive gas produced from the radioactive decay of radium. As a Floridian, it’s important to be informed about radon because one in five Florida homes has elevated levels of… Read More
Herbs and Spices and Health Benefits
Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicine (Stephens 2010). They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits. For some people, using herbs and spices… Read More
Overview of How Electric Pressure Cookers Work
All electric pressures cookers operate in the same way. Food is placed in an inner pot, a tight fitting lid is closed, preventing steam from escaping, The liquid in the inner pot is heated and produces steam. The… Read More
Small Steps to Better Health
Do you want to live a healthier lifestyle, but are not sure how to begin? Most people are motivated to live healthier when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes…. Read More
All About Cottage Food
The Florida Cottage Food Law of 2011 has opened many opportunities for up-and-coming food entrepreneurs in the state. This allows individuals to manufacture, sell, and store certain types of food products in an unlicensed home kitchen located at… Read More
Keeping your student’s school lunch safe
As our children head back to school, we are sometimes overwhelmed with all the supplies students need for their classes. It’s easy to overlook the value of a good, insulated lunch container. Our days in Florida are hot,… Read More
Grab Your Shoes and a Friend: Join us for the Heart and Sole 5K Event
The University of Florida IFAS Extension Service, the Florida Department of Health Jackson County and Jackson Hospital have collaborated to host the 4th annual Heart and Sole 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 7 am to… Read More
UF Researcher Investigates Cells’ “Self-Eating” as Key to Preventing, Treating Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
What if we could treat obesity or Type 2 diabetes by changing the way our cells take out the trash? Just as a household can’t function well if it’s filled with garbage, a cell becomes unhealthy if it… Read More