Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. These are the new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents published by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition during May and June. Stay informed and inspired with our updates!
Breastfeeding Benefits and Resources: How do women become milk donors?
By Angela Szymanski and Diana Hazard Taft
This publication is intended for a general audience from all educational backgrounds. It explains the process of becoming a donor to the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Florida and why the criteria for being a donor screen for things that are often safe when feeding your own infant.
Breastfeeding Benefits and Resources: Benefits for Babies and Mothers
Diana Hazard Taft
You may have heard “breast is best,” but do you know why breastmilk is the best diet for babies? Did you know that breastfeeding benefits moms, too? This publication summarizes the known benefits of breastfeeding and is written for people from all educational backgrounds.
Breastfeeding Benefits and Resources: What is a galactagogue?
By Diana Hazard Taft
A galactagogue is a food, herb, or medication that helps increase the production of breastmilk. This publication provides some basic information about galactagogues for anyone interested in the topic.
Ensuring Safe Oysters: Essential Handling, Preparing, and Cooking Practices
By Razieh Sadat Mirmahdi, Samantha Dicker, Razieh Farzad, Andrew J. MacIntosh, Amarat Simonne, and Naim Montazeri
This EDIS publication provides insights for both oyster consumers and the restaurants that serve them, offering recommendations on techniques to maximize the safety of oysters through proper cooking.
By Julie M. Peterson and Wendy J. Dahl
This publication describes the types of yogurts, how yogurt is made, and the evidence for its health benefits.
Reducing Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: The Power of Food
By Elena Torna, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Aycart, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, and Jeanette Andrade
According to the CDC, 11.6% of the US population was estimated to have diabetes, primarily type 2, and 8.5 million adults are unaware that they have this disease. On average, people diagnosed with diabetes have higher medical costs compared to people who are not diagnosed with diabetes. This recently revised publication describes the modifiable risk factors for diabetes, primarily type 2, and tips to reduce your risk for diabetes.
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