UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Nourishing and beneficial vegetarian Properly planned vegetarian diets can be nourishing and offer many health benefits. Research has shown that vegetarian diets may reduce risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, as… Read More
It may not be the most popular vegetable, but it definitely is one of the healthiest. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, arugula, bok choy, collard greens, horseradish, kale, rutabaga,… Read More
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences There are always a number of nutritional trends out there, with a new one emerging nearly every day. Some of the more recent trends include the increased… Read More
Healthful eating begins… Healthful eating begins with food you put in your shopping cart. Sounds simple, but with thousands of food items available in the supermarket, and new products coming almost daily, it can be a real challenge… Read More
Eating Habits Have Changed Can you believe it was 1993 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced the first “Nutrition Facts” label for food and beverage packages? For the past 26 years, consumers have used the food… Read More
While attending a summer camp with the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), 46 high school students visited the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants and collected water samples to assess clarity and… Read More
Do you love salsa? Have you wanted to learn more about food preservation or canning? Then come to our fall food preservation course on the evening of Tuesday, October 29th here at the UF/IFAS Extension office! You… Read More
Description Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health. You can take charge of your health—not only for today, but for the… Read More
Physical activity and exercise are important for all ages, but as we age oftentimes our activity levels tend to decline. Staying physically active and participating in regular exercise can help you continue to do the things you love… Read More
Update, on Lung Injury Outbreak Among People Who Use E-Cigarettes or Vape This update was publicized on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from officials at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration… Read More
