Category: Health & Nutrition

Healthy Snacking

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
August 3, 2023

Many people enjoy frequent snacking. There are so many choices to choose from! Some snack choices can be unhealthy and others healthy. Healthy snacking is important at any age. Why not make the most of your snacking by choosing healthy food ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Choose Snacks That Are Low In Sodium, Engage In Food Safety, Enjoy The Benefits Of Healthy Snacks, Focus On Fruit And Vegetables, Have A Snacking Plan, Healthy Snacking, Nutrient Dense Snacks, Prepare Snacks The Night Before, Snacking, Sugar And Saturated Fat, What Are Healthy Snacks?, What Is A Healthy Snack?

Dietary Fiber

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 5, 2023

IS DIETARY FIBER BENEFICIAL TO MY BODY? Yes, it is. That is why we often hear-“Include plenty of whole grains in your diet”. Fiber can help to prevent constipation, lower cholesterol, and more. DO I NEED FIBER IN MY DIET? Healthy ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Bran, Broward County, Dietary Fiber, Digestion, Digestive Health, Eat Fiber Rich Foods, Eating For Good Health, Fiber, Germ And Endosperm, Grain Kernel, How Much Fiber Do I Need, Is Fiber Beneficial?, Popcorn, Prevent Constipation, UF/IFAS Solutions, White Rice Versus Brown Rice, Whole Grains, Why Do I Need Fiber?

Sweet and Tasty Watermelon

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 5, 2023

Watermelon is a refreshing and nutritious treat any time of the year. Watermelon feeds and watermelon seeds go hand in hand for some fun times. Read on for more information on eating, handling, growing, and serving tasty watermelon. MyPlate ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Broward County, Cutting Watermelon, Eat Plenty Of Fruit And Vegetables, Eating For Good Health, Follow MyPlate Guidelines, Food Safety, Gardening, Growing Watermelon, Handling A Watermelon Safely, Handling Watermelon, Health Benefits, Master Gardener Program, Master Gardeners, Nutritional Value Of Watermelon, Refreshing Watermelon, UF/IFAS Solutions, Watermelon, Watermelon And Hydration, Watermelon Recipes

Calcium and Vitamin D are Important Nutrients

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 25, 2023

Why do we say “Get your calcium-rich foods”, “Get enough Vitamin D”, and “Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy products?” Why do I need to eat or drink calcium-rich foods and food containing Vitamin D? These two nutrients can provide ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Always Follow Your Healthcare Provider's Advice, Calcium, Calcium Is A Mineral, Cheese, Consume Dairy Products, Eat Calcium Rich Foods, Eat Low-fat Or Fat-free Dairy Products, Fortified Soy Milk, Get Enough Vitamin D Every Day, Herring, How Much Calcium Do I Need?, Keep Bones Stong, Milk, MyPlate, MyPlate Dairy Group, Osteoporosis, Salmon, Sources Of Calcium, Sources Of Vitamin D, The Blue Group On MyPlate, The Dairy Group, Vitamin D, Yogurt

Eat Foods with Healthier Fats

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 6, 2023

Unsaturated Fats are one type of several different types of dietary fats and oils. All these different kinds of fat can be confusing. Let’s look at unsaturated fat a little more closely. Have you ever heard of healthy fats? These ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Avacado, Beans, Broward County, Edamame Recipe, Family And Consumer Sciences, Flaxseed, How Do I Eat Foods With Healthy Fats?, How Do I Follow A Heart Healthy Diet?, How Do I Reduce My Risk For Heart Disease?, How To Control My Cholesterol?, Learn About Fats And Oils, Mediterranean Diet, Monounsaturated Fat, MyPlate, Nuts, Olive Oil, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Polyunsaturated Fat, Saturated Fat, Seeds, Unsaturated Fat, What Are The Different Kinds Of Dietary Fat?, What Is An Unsaturated Fat?

All About Saturated Fat

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 2, 2023

Saturated fat is a type of dietary fat that can be harmful to your heart and blood vessels. Not all fats are the same. Saturated fat is found in foods such as pork, lard, lamb, beef, poultry skin, shortening, whole milk, and butter. Saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Canola Oil, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease And Diet, Eating For Good Health, Good Health, Heart Health Diet, How Do I Lower My LDL Cholesterol?, LDL Cholesterol And How To Lower, Maintain Good Health, Mediterranean Diet, Monounsaturated Fat, Olive Oil, Polyunsaturated Fat, Read Food Labels, Replace Saturated Fats With Polyunsaturated And Monounsaturated Fats, Saturated Fat, Sesame Oil, Trim Visible Fat From Meat, US Dietary Guidelines 2020-2025, What Should I Eat?

Control Your Cholesterol

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 1, 2023

Many people have been told to watch their cholesterol level and dietary intake because their bloodwork showed a high cholesterol reading. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is carried in your blood. You can take steps to manage your cholesterol ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Cholesterol, Diet, Exercise, Heart Attack, Heart Disease And Stroke, Heart Health, Lifestyle Factors, Portion Size, Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease, Saturated Fat, Take Care Of Your Heart, Told To Lower My Cholesterol, Unsaturated Fat, Watch Your Cholesterol Level, What Can I Do To Control My Cholesterol?, What Effects Your Cholesterol?, What Is Cholesterol?

Stay Active for Better Health

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 1, 2023

Staying physically active has so many benefits! Your body is meant to move. No matter your age or fitness level, you can add more activity to your life. Engaging in cardiac/aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises all have their benefits. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 150 Minutes Of Exercise Per Week, Active Lifestyle, Be Active Your Entire Life, Benefits Of Exercise, Cardiac, Commit To Being Active, Consult With Your Healthcare Provider, Control Your Weight, Diet, Eating Healthier And Being Active, Exercise, Fitness Apps, Jogging, Kayaking, Move More Sit Less, MyPlate, MyPlate Nutrition, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Plan, Pickleball, Skateboarding, Step Tracker, Strength And Flexibility Exercises, Track Your Daily Steps, Wearable Device, Well-balanced Diet

The Time for Mixed Mowable Species has Come

by Donna Corbelli Castro
May 11, 2023

A lawn by any other name... The "lawn" is a cult phenomenon in the United States. Somewhere along the line, we associated a monoculture of a single grass species with the ultimate achievement in landscaping. Unfortunately, this mindset ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Alternative Lawns, Ecology, Featured Hot Topic, FFL, Florida Friendly, Landscape Ecology, Lawns, Mixed Mowable Species, Mixed Turf, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Plant Diversity, Sustainability, Turf

Broward Extension Shares Resources for Mitigating Historic Flooding

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 14, 2023

Broward County Florida experienced unprecedented, historic flooding, like we have never seen before. We had repeated flash flood and tornado warnings which weren’t for the faint of heart. The downpour of rain didn’t seem to stop. The skies ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Avoid Speeding, Be Kind, Be Resilient, Broward County, Chemicals In Water, Contaminated Water, Disaster, Disaster Anxiety, Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness And Your Pets, Disaster Suggestions, Don't Let Kids Play In Flood Water, Don't Walk In Flood Water, Engage In Self Care, Flood Resources, Flooding, Flooding In Broward County, Have A To-go Bag, Historic Flooding, Keep Flood Insurance Up To Date, Keep Homeowners Insurance Up To Date, Keep Medications On Hand, Manage Stress, Mitigate Extreme Flooding, Protect Open Cuts And Wounds, Safety, Stay Informed, Uf Ifas Extension Solutions, UF/IFAS Resources, Use Caution When Driving In Flood Water

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