A common ingredient in almost 99% of all households is salt, which is cherished for its role in flavoring food. Contrarily, high salt consumption has been linked with a multitude of health issues, such as bloating, hypertension, heart disease, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Keeping it Fresh: How long is food still good after a power outage? Whether a rat knocked out your freezer plug (that was actually the subject of the last phone call I received at my job), or the wrath of a hurricane leaves you powerless, situations ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Flies are a nuisance, but did you know they can also transmit 60 disease causing microorganisms to humans?? Nobody wants intestinal diseases like dysentery and diarrhea. We don’t always make a differentiation between filth flies. There ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Home Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Reaching More with Nutrition Education UF/IFAS Extension Collier County on the Southwest Coast of Florida is one of Collier County’s divisions receiving American Rescue Plan (ARP) grant funding provided through the U.S. Department of Treasury ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Thinking about all those Florida mangoes, what is your favorite way to enjoy fresh Florida mangoes? Fresh cut, mango salsa, chutney, mango jam, mango butter, smoothies? In my opinion, mangoes are best when fully ripe and fresh from the tree, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
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
Hello, summer! What better way to dive into August than to talk about one of the most well-known summertime fruits – watermelon! Did you know that here in Florida, we are the top producer of watermelon in the U.S.?! Summertime is the prime ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Highlights According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide goes to waste every year. Study used a choice experiment to determine what consumers would ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research,
My favorite thing about summer is the food. I think that’s because it’s more adventurous. There’s a mild risk factor involved with eating outdoors, contending with sun and sand, shooing away bugs, and lighting a charcoal fire that adds ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
July is National Blueberry Month. Blueberries are a superfood that's perfect for summertime. These little berries are low in calories and packed with nutrients like fiber, manganese, and antioxidants that can help protect your body from damage ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life