Category: Health & Nutrition

Fish of Florida: Atlantic Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus) Species Profile

by Michael Sipos

February 11, 2022

Atlantic Cubera Snapper, Lutjanus cyanopterus IGFA World Record: 124 lbs 12 oz, Garden Bank, Louisiana 2007 Florida Record: 116 lbs 6 oz, Clearwater 1979 For most current cubera snapper regulations in the Florida please check out this FWC ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Blackened Fish, Boating, Ciguatera, Collier, Cook Your Catch, Cuban Snapper, Cubera, Cubera Snapper, Deep Sea, Deep Sea Fishing, Diving, Fillet, Fish, Fish Fillet Friday, Fish Fry, Fisheries, Fishing, Freedive, Fried Fish, FWC, How To, Lee, Offshore, Paradise Coast, Reef, Regulation, Scuba, Sea Food, Sea Grant, Seasons, Snapper, Species Profile, Sustainable, SWFL

Heart Health: Never Miss a Beat

by Lori Johnson

February 8, 2022

Are you leading a heart-healthy lifestyle while at home and on the go? February is American Heart Month, a good reminder to practice self-care every day to help prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. It is essential ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Heart Disease, Nutrition, Physical Activity

UF/IFAS researchers creating an ‘Artificial Intelligence Connoisseur’

by Brad Buck

February 7, 2022

Can a computer “taste” a tomato or a blueberry? Well, not exactly, but it can tell scientists which volatiles in these fruits make them taste good, say University of Florida researchers. UF/IFAS breeder and geneticist Marcio Resende wants ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Tags: #aiatuf, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blueberries, Harry Klee, Horticultural Sciences, Marcio Resende, Patricio Munoz, Smell, Taste, Taste Panels, Tomatoes, UF Sensory Lab

Tailgate? Not with any unwanted guests, like food bacteria

February 7, 2022

Super Bowl Sunday is just days away. As the festivities begin and we make plans to party or tailgate together (safely, with social distancing and masks), keep one key precaution in mind: safety from foodborne illness. Dips and chips, chicken ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Bacteria, Food, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Pathogen, Pgm_FCS

Celebrate National Soup Day Today!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta

February 4, 2022

February 4 is National Soup Day! While soup is a popular food all year, soup can be especially satisfying during colder winter months. History of Soup January is National Soup Month. However, soup can be an easy nutrition-packed meal ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Cooking Tips, Featured, Fresh Fruits And Vegetables, National Soup Day, Soup

Celebrate #NationalSoupDay by Trying a New Soup Recipe with Oysters

by Holly Abeels, Andrea Lazzari and Elizabeth Shephard

February 4, 2022

Did you know that February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day? Why not join in on this celebration by trying a new soup recipe that includes oysters. Florida oysters are available year-round. Oyster harvest is mainly done in the cooler months ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Cooking, Family, Florida Sea Grant, Food Is Our Middle Name, NationalSoupDay, Seafood, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, Youth

Think healthy soup is boring? Not so fast!

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez

February 4, 2022

Soup is a favorite food of many people and can be enjoyed any time of the year. There are many options, and it can be a healthy and nutritious part of any meal. Crackers, bread sticks, croutons, and/or fresh crusty bread can be a nice compliment ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bowl Of Soup, Carrot, Enjoy The Flavors, Facebook Fb.me/ufifasnews, Food Is Our Middle Name, Healthy And Nutritious Part Of Any Meal, Instagram.com/ufifas_solutions, Lifetime Memories, Matzo Ball Soup, Matzo Ball Soup Recipe, NationalSoupDay, Onions And Celery, Soup, Twitter @UF_IFAS

It Started with the Onion

by Carol Roberts

February 4, 2022

At one point in my life I made homemade soup daily. At first it was an unwelcome chore done early in the morning for our café. We no longer have the café. I miss making soup. Moreover, I miss people’s reaction to a delicious and creative ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Food Business, Food Is Our Middle Name, NationalSoupDay, Onions, Produce, Restauranteur, Soup, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Soup – the Ultimate Communal Comfort Food

by Andra Johnson

February 3, 2022

Friday, February 4 is National Homemade Soup Day. UF/IFAS Extension is celebrating by using social media to share recipes, cooking tips and information about soup nutrition, locally sourced meats and produce, and safe food preparation. With ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Meat And Produce, Food, Food Is Our Middle Name, NationalSoupDay, Soup, Special Topics

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