Category: Health & Nutrition

Video: Growing and Saving Blackberries

by Beth Bolles
June 3, 2021

Blackberries are one of the easiest fruiting crops to grow in the North Florida garden. Fruits mature during the month of May and early June. If you don't plan to eat your blackberries fresh, learn some quick tips from UF IFAS Escambia County ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Berry Crops, Blackberries, Fruit, Harvesting, Low Maintenance Fruit, North Florida Fruit, Storing Blackberries

Sleep Well

by Angela Hinkle
May 8, 2021

Experiencing sleeplessness? You’re not alone. Keep reading for things you can do to help you sleep well. On average, Americans get less than seven hours of sleep a night. The hormone melatonin regulates the rhythms of our daily biological ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Health, Sleep

Keep It Fresh, Keep It Safe

by Dorothy Lee
May 4, 2021

Spring has arrived. It is fresh produce season. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Select a rainbow of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance your diet. There is ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE

Exploring Your Health Indicators: Cholesterol

by Angela Hinkle
May 1, 2021

The American Heart Association notes that cholesterol is “not inherently bad” and continues by explaining how cholesterol is necessary to “build cells, make vitamins and other hormones.” Cholesterol is not only derived from your dietary ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cholesterol, Health Indicators, Special Topics

Video: Growing Chamomile in the North Florida Garden

by Beth Bolles
April 28, 2021

Chamomile is recognizable as a tea but not a common plant found in many Florida herb gardens. Learn about growing chamomile in order to make a cup of your own tea with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/OIuMA0OR95o READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Chamomile, Container Gardening, Edibles, Gardening, Herbs, Tea

A Healthy Table: Virtual Cooking School

by Kendra Zamojski
February 2, 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits. When cooking meals, you can select the ingredients and choose healthy recipes lower in saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking School, Food Safety, Healthy Meals, Nutrition

Video: Growing and Preparing Horseradish

by Beth Bolles
January 8, 2021

Grow your own horseradish in your home garden. You can then harvest roots to make a delicious, spicy sauce for your favorite dish. Learn outdoor care and kitchen prep with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. #gardentotable #homegrown #homegardening https://youtu.be/BMeNBvYj6ko READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Container Gardening, Edibles, Food Safety, Garden To Table, Horseradish, Making Horseradish, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

Dining In is In Again

by Angela Hinkle
November 21, 2020

Dining out with family was the thing to do when we were so busy doing so much outside the home. Now that we’re spending more time at home together, dining in is in again. You can start or continue the “in” thing by taking the pledge to ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Dining In, Family Nutrition & Health

Getting Started with Cilantro

by Beth Bolles
November 17, 2020

Cilantro is an herb that grows well in the cooler months of the North Florida garden. Beth Bolles will share how to grow and use cilantro in the latest Garden to Table feature from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/R-F5_nkPioY READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Backyard Gardening, Containers, Edibles, Garden To Table, Gardening, Growing Herbs, Herbs, Raised Beds

2020 Peanut Butter Challenge

by Angela Hinkle
November 13, 2020

The year 2020 has certainly been one filled with challenges. But unlike the challenges of sickness, social distancing, economic hardships, and hurricanes, the 2020 Peanut Butter Challenge offers helpful, feel-good relief. Throughout ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food And Nutrition, Panhandle-livingwell

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