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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Delicious & Nutritious Twist!


September 16, 2026

September 15 – October 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month Every year from September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and extraordinary contributions ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Community Nutrition Education, Eating Healthy, Food And Culinary, Healthy Swaps, Hispanic Heritage, Nutrition Education
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Fiber Is the New Protein: Are You Getting Enough?


September 15, 2026

For years, protein has been one of the biggest stars of the nutrition world. But as conversations about gut health and healthy eating continue to grow, another nutrient is beginning to share the spotlight: fiber. Fiber may not be new, but ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Cooking, Health, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension

Cauliflower: A White Vegetable


September 11, 2026

Fall is a great time to enjoy cauliflower! This versatile vegetable is a nutritious addition to meals and can be prepared in many different ways. Cauliflower is most commonly white, but did you know it can also be orange, green, and purple? What ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Antioxidants, Benefits Of Dietary Fiber, Cauliflower, Cauliflower Can Be Orange Or Purple, Cauliflower Rice, Cruciferous, Dietary Fiber, Eat Fiber Rich Foods, Eating Pattern, Enjoy Vegetables, Food Safety, Variety Of Vegetables, Vegetables, Ways To Prepare Cauliflower, Your Eating Pattern Over Time Matters

Asparagus: A Fresh and Nutritious Vegetable


September 10, 2026

It is the perfect time to enjoy fresh asparagus! I just ordered a side dish of grilled asparagus last week, at a restaurant, and it was wonderful. These bright green spears are not only delicious but also provide important nutrients that can ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Asparagus, Balanced Nutrition, Broward, Broward County, Cook, Diet, Dietary Fiber, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Fiber, Florida, Food Safety, Good Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Vegetables
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UF’s Food is Medicine Initiative gaining momentum to harness the power of cross-campus collaboration


September 10, 2026

Improving health is a shared goal, but the key to addressing complex health challenges is bringing everyone to the table to share knowledge, learn from one another, and find solutions. Through our Food is Medicine (FiM) Initiative, UF is bringing ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Tags: Featured, Food Is Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Special Topics

Resumen: Pozos privados en Florida: Conceptos básicos y cómo mantener la calidad del agua


September 10, 2026

Gracias a todas las personas que participaron en el seminario web “Pozos privados en Florida: Conceptos básicos y cómo mantener la calidad del agua”, organizado por la Red de Propietarios de Pozos de Florida (UF/IFAS Extension Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Analisis De Calidad De Agua, FWON, Mantenimiento De Un Pozo Privado, Pozos Privados, Private Well Maintenance, Private Wells, Water Quality Testing
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4 Simple Food Safety Steps for this Holiday Season


September 9, 2026

September brings fall festivities, cozy attire, pumpkin spice lattes, and the upcoming holidays. Gatherings with friends and family are around the corner, which makes this a good time to discuss safe food handling to create a safe environment ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Food, Food Safety, Health, Holidays, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade Extension, South Florida

Pulses: Small Foods with Big Health Benefits


September 9, 2026

Have you heard the word “pulses” used when talking about food? You may already be eating pulses without realizing it! But what exactly are pulses, and how are they different from legumes? What Are Pulses? Pulses are the edible, dried seeds ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Add Pulses To Your Plate, Balanced Diet, Beans, Broward, Broward County, Chickpeas, Diet, Dry Beans, Dry Peas, Eating For Good Health, Edible Seeds, Extension, Fiber, Florida, Health, Healthy, Legumes, Lentils, Nutrition, Pods, Protein, Pulses, Pulses Provide Fiber, Pulses Provide Protein, Traditional Diets, Uf Ifas Extension Solutions, Well-balanced Diet

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