During the month of April, we are shining a spotlight on food waste. Did you know that in the United States alone, 30-40% of all food produced goes to waste? This is a surprising statistic when you consider the impact that food waste has on ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
When it comes to holiday planning, the last thing on anyone’s list is a bout with food poisoning. “Most people are lulled into a false sense of security because foodborne illnesses are rare,” said Keith Schneider, a University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
Food waste can be a huge issue for many families and consumers. As a country, we throw away an estimated 40 percent of all the food produced, or up to 160 billion pounds each year. The cost of that waste approaches approximately $218 billion. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Grocery prices are currently rising and after preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal, it is important to use all of the food. We do not want to waste any of it. One way to do this is to use all of the turkey. After all the favorite parts ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety,
You’ve finished your holiday meal, including perhaps, seconds. The aroma of traditional foods still wafts from the kitchen. Lots of people will make leftovers, whether it’s turkey sandwiches or a veggie dish. But some UF/IFAS Extension agents ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Can you believe it is already time to start preparing for the holiday season!? With the holidays also comes tons of left overs. You try to send plates of food home with your houseguests, but always ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
There is a time limit on leftovers. While leftovers can be a lifesaver for figuring out lunch the next day or dinner when you’re in a time crunch, it is important to remember safe food handling practices including eating, freezing or tossing ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeIn This Issue: *Eating on the go *Leftovers: Keep your family safe *Container Gardens *Recipe: Rainbow coleslaw *MyPlate Tips To read the full newsletter click Family Nutrition in Action Oct_Nov Newsletter 2014 READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life