Sleep Tips
With the “spring forward” time change happening this Saturday, now is a good time to think about your sleeping habits. Because this is the one non-holiday weekend where we can all agree that we will feel tired on… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition
Mythbusters: Pink Slime
Back from the dead, the term “Pink Slime” has made headlines again after a decision made by USDA to allow Lean, Finely Textured Beef (LFTB) to be labeled as ground beef. Here’s the who, what, where, when, and… Read More
UF Nutrition Education Program Celebrates 50 Years of Helping Floridians Eat Healthier
March is National Nutrition Month, a reminder that we can all do better when it comes to eating right. But if resources are limited, it can be hard for individuals and families to access nutritious foods and practice… Read More
National Nutrition Month Advice: Eat More Fresh, Fewer Processed Foods
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nutrients from fresh foods give you “more bang for your nutritional buck,” says a registered dietitian with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “For every calorie, there’s also going to be… Read More
What’s in a Label?
For those of us who read food labels, grocery shopping can be a confusing maze of health claims enticing us to make what look like healthy choices. But, are these choices really healthy? When I noticed that my… Read More
Barley: Skip the Pearl and Choose Hulled or Hulless for Whole Grain Goodness
Whole grain barley is nutrient rich. Looking to increase your intake of whole grains? Barley may be just the grain you have been looking for. Whole grain barley is nutrient-rich, containing high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, as… Read More
“In the Kitchen: Cooking Series” Q&A for National Nutrition Month
By Teresa Suits, agricultural education and communication master’s student (BS ’17) National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March in an effort to inform and educate the public about how to best feed and take care of our bodies…. Read More
Is Fresh Produce Really Better than Frozen?
Is Fresh Produce Best? When we decide to start eating a healthy diet, often we start by stocking up on lots of fresh produce. While this is a great way to kick off healthy habits, sometimes we make these… Read More
Five a Day Your Way
As aging occurs, our bodies require different nutrients and quantities of those nutrients. Most nutrients can be found by eating a balanced diet and making the most of our plate by adding a variety of fruits and vegetables. Adding… Read More
Trending Diet Topic : Juices Fasts and Cleanses
The University of Florida and UF Health provides weekly research based information to its employees. Below is a brief summary about the pros and cons regarding juice fasts and cleanses. Juice fasts and cleanses: these diets claim to promote… Read More