Category: Health & Nutrition
New Year. New Thinking.
January 21, 2022
This is the time many people are thinking about new ideas, things they want to change and resolutions to be made to make for a better year. Thoughts, actions, and knowledge matter when making healthy changes. Here are some ideas to consider ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Caring, Compassion, Diet, Exercise, Food Safety, Handwashing, Hydration, Kindness, Mindfulness, New Thinking, New Year, Resolutions, Self Care, Sleep, Thoughts Matter
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January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day
January 18, 2022
Sandwiched between National Pie Day (Jan. 23) and National Irish Coffee Day (Jan. 25), we celebrate peanut butter and all its deliciousness, with National Peanut Butter Day on Jan. 24. Peanut butter is more than just good to eat. It's also ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Chia, Flax, Health, National Peanut Butter Day, Nutrition, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Pgm_FCS
Comarco Eggplant Inhaled by Cows at Spring Ranch
January 14, 2022
When Tom Hoversen, co-owner of Comarco Products, graciously welcomed me into his facility, I was simply overwhelmed with the scale of production. I thought to myself “I must be dreaming.” This absolutely impressive operation with three ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, LivestockTags: Alternative, Cows, Eggplant, Fried, Livestock, Peels
Delicious and Nutritious Strawberries
January 13, 2022
Strawberry shortcake or chocolate dipped strawberries is what usually comes to mind when we think about strawberries! They are not just used for desserts or entertaining! They can be used in salads, drinks, side dishes, salsas, appetizers, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Alachua, Food, Health And Nutrition, Nutrition, UF IFAS Extension
Strawberries pack big health benefits
January 12, 2022
Strawberry season is in full swing, and it is time to take advantage of their availability and health benefits. In addition to being gorgeous and delicious, strawberries are incredibly versatile. These ruby gems are also potent health protectors. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & NutritionTags: Health Benefits, Strawberries
Making Homemade Pizza on the Barbecue Grill
January 12, 2022
Introduction Floridians love barbecuing. Have you ever tried making homemade pizza on the barbecue grill? Adding Florida fresh produce and herbs from your garden can add to the deliciousness. Watch the video below to learn how. Food Safety As ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeTags: Barbecue, Food Safety, Garlic, Pizza, Tomato
Viruses don’t just make you sick. They affect your gut bacteria, too, study finds
January 11, 2022
Norovirus is responsible for millions of cases of food poisoning each year. New evidence suggests the common bug alters the bacteria that live in our gut. These findings shed light on the connection between the gut microbiome and overall ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Gut Bacteria, Mariola Edelmann, Melissa Jones, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, News
Add Florida-grown produce to your winter meals
December 21, 2021
Florida produces a bounty of vegetables this time of year, and that’s good news for Floridians. Because it moves more quickly between farm and plate, locally grown produce has a lower carbon footprint, tastes fresher and retains more nutrients. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Health & NutritionTags: Holiday Meals, News
Roselle Hibiscus—The Florida Cranberry
December 10, 2021
I know you know the tropical hibiscus flower. Perhaps you have enjoyed some hibiscus tea? It is a more popularized way of drinking up this flavorful flower, but it has many more uses than you may know of! One such use is a cranberry flavored ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Cflandscapes, Cranberry, Cranberry Hibiscus, Drink, Edible, FFL, Garden, Gardening, Grow Your Own, Healthy, Hibiscus, Holiday, Hwooten, Ocextension, Red…, Roselle, Sorrel, Tea