With summer upon us here in Florida, it’s even more important to consider our fluid intake. Our body is made up of around 2/3 water! Because of that, water is important for so many reasons, including: helping our body use food for fuel ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
When we hear the word “diet” we may think that it’s just another fad diet but the Mediterranean diet in fact is much more than a diet; it’s a lifestyle. The Mediterranean diet features fruit, vegetables, fish, beans, nuts and whole ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
By: Mia Wilchcombe, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? You’ve probably been asked this question in the past and most people would respond with: “Yes, it ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The parents at Gulfside Elementary had the opportunity to go on a grocery store tour this week after recently doing a trip for Lacoochee Elementary. One of the fun things about the tours is that, at the end, after going through all the five ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeThis week, the parents at Gulf Middle School learned about eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and an overview of MyPlate. After going over various food items that we commonly eat and identifying what food group they belong to, they were ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Come Join us as we learn about Herbs and how to grow and cook with them. There will be some taste testing going on! Register today by calling the Liberty County Extension Office! 643-2229 READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeAs we enter the summer months, FNP has been stressing the importance of hydration to kids and teaching healthy drink options. For example, 100% fruit juice and a fruit drink are two different things: the 100% fruit juice is made from the juice ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Congratulations Laura Acosta MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN on being selected as one of Florida's 2017 "Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year" by the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For more information please visit https://www.eatrightflorida.org/index.php READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Stephanie Bartsch, who sells jams, jellies and German pastries, had been running a cottage food business for a couple of years from her Micanopy home. Nevertheless, she wanted to find ways to make her ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe parents at Lacoochee Elementary were the first in Pasco County to receive a Grocery Store Tour, held at a local Winn Dixie. This hour and a half long tour takes participants around the store to explain all the tips and tricks in how to shop ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life