UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
In our last post in the “Grocery Shopping for Your Health” series, we strolled into the canned foods aisle. We’ll stay there for this post, as we focus on beans and other legumes. Legumes, such as dried beans,… Read More
What is a Plant-Based Diet? A plant-based diet consists of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and healthy oils. Plant-based eating, also known as “plant-rich dietary patterns” or eating “plant forward” is “a style of cooking and eating… Read More
Reading time: Approximately 6 minutes This is the first of a four-part series on the leading cause of death in both USA and Marion County, FL. I’ll start by posing some questions. Q: What is the #… Read More
Fiber: It Moves me! Have you ever wondered how much fiber you need in your diet? Well, you’re in the right place at the right time! Fiber is very important to include in your diet daily to maintain… Read More
The Season for the Pumpkin The Autumn season screams cooler weather, warm colors, rich spices, and Pumpkin. I adore pumpkin, including all its many varieties. There are also many ways to prepare the winter squash, and I have… Read More
Avocado! One of the major attractions of Florida for many people is our ability to grow a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits. It was at the very top of my list when I decided to return to… Read More
by Leslie Munroe & Yvonne Florian Right Here, Right Now Fall 2021 growing season is here. Have you started your vegetable garden yet? If your answer is, “no”, here are a few tips to help you on your… Read More
Co-authors: Dr. Katherine Clements and Bonnie Silvestri On September 29, 2021 in recognition of the 31st anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as part of “Take A Child Outside Week”, we participated… Read More
In the last post in our “Grocery Shopping for Your Health” series, we spent some time talking about eggs. Today, we are leaving this area of the store and heading over to the canned food aisle. This aisle… Read More
In the last post in our “Grocery Shopping for Your Health” series, we dipped into cheese. This blog post keeps us in the refrigerated section a bit longer, to talk about eggs. Eggs are economical, convenient and easy… Read More
