Dining out with family was the thing to do when we were so busy doing so much outside the home. Now that we’re spending more time at home together, dining in is in again. You can start or continue the “in” thing by taking the pledge to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Cold and refreshing on a hot summer day. Official by presidential proclamation. It practically saved my life once. Behold – The Power of Ice Cream. History Some say the Chinese invented ice cream in the first century. Roman emperors are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeFamilies eat healthy and stay active through this fun, hands-on program. EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) offers ongoing lessons that help families: *Save money on groceries *Plan and cook healthy meals *Make healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionNo, not the kind you sit on. SoFAS stands for “Solid Fats and Added Sugars”. Even though the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends no more that about 15% of daily calories come from SoFAS, Americans of both sexes and all ages get ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionPeanut butter is a versatile food which has soared beyond being jelly’s side kick on bread. Peanut butter can be used as a snack, as part of a full meal, in baking, and yes, even in cooking. It’s an economical source of protein and it ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionEat more vegetables for your health Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. When included as part of a well-balanced diet and a healthy active lifestyle, vegetables can help: lower your cholesterol, reduce obesity and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionSince the warmer days of summer are still with us, bring on the cool refreshment of fruit. Now is still the time to delight in fruit’s tasty, healthy goodness. Reduce Risk and Protect A healthy diet that is rich in fruits may reduce risk ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionBrutal … Sizzling … Searing. These words are often used to describe the summer heat in our Southern region of the U.S. While staying cool in the summer heat is a matter of comfort for most of us, for many folks, excessive exposure to heat ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionThose are familiar words for most of us with kids. Though they are not really starving, most children do need a little afternoon boost when they come home from school. It may have been hours since lunch and dinner won’t be ready for a while. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionSchool’s out! One way to get creative with all this extra time and to eat nutritiously is to make and eat healthy snacks. Like an arts-and-crafts project, making a snack can be a great summertime activity. Bonus: the kids get to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition