Category: Health & Nutrition

Celebrating National Cooking Day: The Magic of Cooking at Home

by Elizabeth

September 6, 2023

September 25th marks National Cooking Day, a perfect time to reflect on the joys and benefits of home cooking. While only some might be culinary enthusiasts, many of us have embraced our inner chef more than we would have expected. I understand ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Emotional Health, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Nutrition, Relationships

How Spending More Time Outside Can Benefit Your Health

by Morgan

May 8, 2023

In recent years, many of us have been spending more time indoors and less time outdoors. With busy schedules, it can be difficult to prioritize spending time outside and in nature. But, did you know that spending more time outside can actually ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Brain Heatlh, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Health And Wellness, Health Benefits, Healthy Choices, Healthy Habits, Healthy Living, Helathy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity, Physical Health, Quality Of Life, Social, Social Health

How Happiness Impacts Health

by Morgan

March 14, 2023

Authored by Angelika Keene & Hailey Peirce We all have an innate sense of what happiness is. Happiness is a universal feeling that we all desire to have. But did you know that happiness has been shown to actually impact various aspects ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Health And Wellness, Health Benefits, Healthy Habits, Journaling, Mental Health, Productivity, Stress Management, Walking, Wellness

Celebrate National Grapefruit Month!

by Andrea Lazzari

February 22, 2023

February is National Grapefruit Month! Grapefruits are in the citrus family, and are a very common fruit, especially in Florida. They come in a variety of colors, including red, pink and white. In this blog, we will take a look at the history ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Nutrition

Physical Activity and Children’s Brain Health

by gwhitworth

February 10, 2023

Many of us know that being physically active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for brain health? Physical activity is especially important for the brain health of children, as they are ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brain Heatlh, Children, Physical Activity

Tips for Heart Health

by Andrea Lazzari

February 1, 2023

What beats over 100,000 times a day, and pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood every 24 hours? The Heart! February is officially American Heart month, so it is important to bring awareness to this amazing organ and how to keep it heathy. Heart disease ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family, Health, Nutrition

Take a Sip of Comfort – January is National Soup Month

by Elizabeth

January 3, 2023

January is the perfect time to cuddle under a blanket, put your favorite movie or show on, and enjoy a delicious hearty bowl of soup as the climate gets colder. Soups are one of those foods that are truly versatile, and they are what you make ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food, French Onion, Health, Meal, Nutrition, Recipe, Soup

National Pear Month

by Elizabeth

December 7, 2022

December marks the end of the year and the beginning of a new year. During this month, there is much to celebrate with the more well-known holidays such as Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa. In the food world, we participate in the observance ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cooking, Food, Food Safety, Nutrition, Pear, Recipe, UF/IFAS Extension

National Food Bank Day

by Elizabeth

September 1, 2022

Did you know an estimated 38 million adults and 12 million children face food insecurity daily in America? According to Feeding America, food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Donate, Food, Food Bank, Health, Nutrition

Eat All Your Veggies Day

by Elizabeth

June 16, 2022

Do you eat the recommended amount of veggies each day? On average, the adult recommendation is to eat 2 ½ cups of vegetables daily; the personalized amount can vary depending on age, sex, height, weight, and activity. So what counts as a ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Family, Food, Health, Nutrients, Nutrition, Recommendations, Vegetables, Veggies

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