Herbs and spices can be used to replace sodium in foods to enhance the flavor. This is important since American’s consume three to four times the recommended amount of sodium daily. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans… Read More
The personal health and safety of everyone in the UF/IFAS Extension community is of highest concern. UF/IFAS Extension Levy County office is open with limited public access under Levy County Board of County Commission guidance, in partnership… Read More
Summer will be here soon and everyone will be busy planning cookouts. Picnics, barbecues and potlucks are wonderful ways to celebrate a family get together, holiday or just time to relax and enjoy grilled food! Whatever you plan… Read More
The 2020 Hurricane season started June 1 and when it comes to preparing for hurricane season you can never be over prepared. Individuals need to make sure all hurricane supplies are current and not out dated. Make sure… Read More
American’s love their salt!! Have you ever caught yourself watching people eat? The waitress brings the individual their order and before they taste the food they reach for the salt shaker and start shaking!! Yes, adding more sodium… Read More
Delicious green avocados are a nutrient-dense fruit, not a vegetable. They contain healthy fatty acids, essential amino acids, and more than 20 vitamins and minerals, plus they are a good source of fiber. They have more potassium than… Read More
We all experience stress and during this time of COVID-19 our level of stress may be high. Life events and situations affect individuals in different ways. How would you describe or what is stress? Stress is the body’s… Read More
A family reunion, summer BBQ, picnic or get together jsut isn’t complete without a delicious slice of sweet juicy watermelon. Watermelons come in all shapes, sizes, red and yellow meat colors and some are seedless. Watermelons are listed… Read More
Blueberries are a delicious fruit full of flavor and a great source of fiber and vitamins C and K. A 1//2 cup serving of blueberries contains: 42 Calories; 0 grams of Total Fat; 0 grams Saturated Fat; 11… Read More
Did you know keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others? It is also the easiest and cheapest way too. Hands are of… Read More
