When selecting the turkey for the holiday meal one needs to consider the following items: Size of turkey to purchase, fresh or frozen turkey, length of time to thaw if frozen, and food safety guidelines and method of preparation. Amount ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
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 2015-2020 ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
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
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Convenience foods are foods that require little to no preparation. Although it helps when you are in a time crunch, sometimes unhealthy choices are made. Being aware of the healthiest options will make your life easier in more than ... READ MORE
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