Category: Health & Nutrition

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place

March 15, 2020

Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone in the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

Kombu…what? Let’s Talk About Kombucha

by Samantha Murray

May 14, 2018

By Abby Cartledge If you’re like me, you may feel like there’s a new food fad every week, which makes trying to stay on top of things in the nutrition world a little overwhelming! One of the newer trends you may have heard about is something ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Dietetic Internship, Kombucha

Coffee and Your Health

by Samantha Murray

May 3, 2018

By Michelle Yavelow Coffee! It’s everywhere, comes in just about every flavor, and is consumed by millions of Americans every day to help them wake up, focus, socialize, and more. In fact, with trendy gourmet espresso and coffee shops ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Coffee, Dietetic Internship

Fuel Like a Champion! Tips for Nutrition Before and After Athletic Events for Young Athletes

by Samantha Murray

May 3, 2018

By Nicole Misner As a former collegiate student-athlete and someone who has worked with youth involved in sports, I understand one of the most important parts of performance and recovery does not occur on the field, pool, or court. It’s the ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Dietetic Internship, Exercise, Sports

Treating Your Sweet Tooth

by Samantha Murray

May 3, 2018

By Kelsey Gemmill Everyone loves a sweet treat. However, it’s important to find a dessert that’s a good fit for you and your family’s nutrition goals. Whether you’re watching your intake of added sugars, have dietary restrictions ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Dessert, Dietetic Internship, Sugar

What’s the deal with drinking your meal?

by Samantha Murray

May 3, 2018

By Christina Bracey Thinking about swapping your knife and fork for a straw at meals? That’s an option provided by the widespread availability of meal replacement drinks. But what’s a meal replacement drink, and are they a healthy choice ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Dietetic Internship, Meal Replacement, News

Golden Milk – As Good as Gold?

by Samantha Murray

May 3, 2018

By Alexa Barad What is golden milk? If you consider yourself a foodie, you’ve probably seen this warm and foamy drink all over your social media sites. Golden milk, also referred to as turmeric milk, is made by blending the spice known ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Dietetic Internship, Ginger, Honey, Tumeric

Gardening in Gadsden, Garden Education Series

by osgoodlb

February 5, 2018

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN GARDEN? Laurie Osgood, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, UF/IFAS Extension, Gadsden County, FL Gardening in Gadsden, Garden Education Series Whether you want to start a garden at your home, at ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition
Tags: Healthy Foods, Healthy Vegetables

Cold, Allergy or the Flu?

by osgoodlb

February 5, 2018

What Is the Difference in the Symptoms of a Cold, The Flu And Allergies? Laurie Osgood, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, UF/IFAS Extension, Gadsden County, FL You’re coming down with something…you have a stuffy nose, you’re coughing ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition

What is in Season for February and March?

by osgoodlb

January 31, 2018

W hat’s in Season for February and March? Laurie Osgood, UF/IFAS, Gadsden County Extension Everyone enjoys eating fruits and vegetables at their peak freshness. Knowing what produce is in season will save you time and money. Eating ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition

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