Looking for ways to add vibrant colors and flavors into your meals? Simply add more vegetables! The Mediterranean Diet (the Med Way) is a long-standing, recommended approach to balanced eating that supports optimal health and chronic disease ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
What if you could encourage young children to have a love for reading and an interest in healthy eating at the same time? That’s the concept behind the University of Florida’s (UF) Book & Cooks program. Administered by UF's Institute ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: El dolor de espalda es extremadamente común entre los trabajadores del sector hortícola. Es importante contar con ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Cuando pensamos en una rutina de bienestar, el ejercicio, la nutrición equilibrada y la meditación suelen ocupar el centro de la atención. Sin embargo, uno de los actos más simples, como tomar un vaso de agua, revela un superpoder silencioso. ... READ MORE
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Con muchos estadounidenses trabajando jornadas más largas, teniendo empleos secundarios, desplazándose de nuevo a la oficina y, en general, estando más ocupados, buscan maneras de hacer la vida más fácil. Esta necesidad de comodidad ha ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Blackberries may not always get the attention they deserve but they are often considered nutritional powerhouses because they provide many important nutrients while remaining relatively low in calories and naturally low in sugar. One cup ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition,
As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to join an easy, supportive way to become more active. Let's Walk Florida!, hosted by Florida Cooperative Extension, is a statewide virtual educational program designed to help Floridians achieve ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
For many Floridians, mosquitoes are simply part of spending time outdoors. But a mosquito bite can be more than an annoyance. Mosquitoes can transmit diseases, including dengue, West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses. Recent dengue ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
When to Plant Warm-Season Vegetables in Central Florida The ideal planting date for warm-season vegetable crops in Central Florida is September 15. Gardeners in North Florida can generally plant about two weeks earlier, while South Florida ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
A healthy tree is much more than a pretty part of the yard. Trees provide shade, lower energy costs, manage rainwater, support wildlife and improve air quality. They may also increase property value and support our physical and mental health. These ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension