Recently in one of my classes I posed the question, “Is a meal worth years of your life?” One of my participants made the comment that the question was a bit dramatic and he had a point. It does exaggerate, because one meal isn’t going ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
This summer, many summer camps in Pasco County will get to see the Family Nutrition Program teach the Organ Wise Guys, a youth curriculum that gives “character” to our body’s organs. One of the main concepts the kids will take away from ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Summer and grilling are often synonymous. Typically, the foods we choose to grill are less than nutritious but it doesn’t have to be that way. The grill can be a great way to infuse a ton of flavor into those nutritious foods you’re trying ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Who: The University of Florida IFAS horticultural sciences department will host a free showing of the Florida premier of “Food Evolution.” What: The event features York Lecture Series speaker Alison Van Eenennaam and is narrated by ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, WaterWith the heat of the summer, some of us may not want to cook over a hot stove. Cold snacks and meals may be more refreshing for those who don’t want hot food or who want to avoid having to sweat in the kitchen. While salads are always an option, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeAll Classes Will Be Held At The UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office 84 Cedar Avenue Crawfordville, FL 32327 Title: Extreme Recipe Makeover Date: July 13, 2017 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Service Cost: ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
They're home, and they're hungry. Summer for your child might be a time of activity and playing outside and with friends, but it also can be a time of video games or TV, boredom, and snacking. It can be easy to see why some kids gain weight, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Summertime cookouts are a great way to bring people together but can put your family in a landmine of high fat and high sugar options. Luckily, you can still get the great cookout tastes and also feel good about you and your family’s health. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyThe Family Nutrition Program attended a SPIKE event at Zephyr Park to kick off the summer feeding program where kids can get free meals from now until August 4th. At the event, we did exercise games, where the kids spun a wheel and had to do ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Ever try Echinacea to help your immune system? Or St.John's wort for your mood? Or chamomile to help you relax? Then you have used a form of medicine that's been around for more than 5,000 years. There is a "new" – or should I say, "re-newed" ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources