Many of us have attended training(s) on the Heimlich Maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but most of us have never had to use these skills in a real-life situation. We hope we will never have to, yet we hope we will be able to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
It is hot out there! Some days are scorching. Everyone needs water every day to ensure that we are properly hydrated. Water is essential for life. Water helps your body use nutrients, helps your body get rid of wastes, and helps you maintain ... READ MORE
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It is hard to believe that summer has passed so quickly. Broward County children will soon be heading back to school. About this time of year, parents are purchasing new lunch boxes, or their kids are trying to find lunch boxes that they used ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Mangos are a delicious fruit grown right here in South Florida. No other fruit compares to the tropical flavor of a ripe, sweet, and juicy mango. Fruits are abundant in nutrients such as Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and folate. MyPlate recommends ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
By Brenda Marty Jimenez, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Lisa Gonzalez, Broward Food Systems Specialist There are approximately 260,000 Broward County residents who receive food stamps through SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
By Brenda Marty Jimenez, Family and Consumer Services, Agent III and Angelika Schlanger, Broward FNP, Public Health Specialist Did you know that there are nearly 260,000 Broward County residents who receive food stamps through the SNAP (Supplemental ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
You, as the consumer, may be overwhelmed by your choices when you approach the meat counter at our local grocery stores. No matter what you are looking for, there is a delicious and nutritious option that will meet all your expectations. Let’s ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Work & Life
Elizabeth Shephard, Family and Consumer Science Agent Buying local Florida seafood can be a great and rewarding experience as long as you follow some simple tips. Where to Buy Seafood Florida seafood can be found in a variety of places: ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life