Do you want to limit your intake of sodium but don’t know how? Too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. On average, Americans consume 3,400 milligrams or more of sodium per day. The American Heart ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
StrongBodies is a 10-week exercise program for middle aged and older men and women. Each class includes progressive weight training, flexibility, and balance activities.The class meets twice a week for about 60 minutes and goes through a routine ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition
Aging is commonly associated with decreased mobility, strength and energy. This frailty is largely due to a "decline in function of muscle mass." (Morley, 2016). According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, "regular ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
If you follow recent food and cooking trends, you will notice particular vegetables seem to get the spotlight more than others. But when it comes to vegetables, variety is key to getting different nutrients into your diet. Not to mention the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Did you grow up preserving food? Whether it was by water bath or pressure canning, drying, or freezing, there are multiple ways to preserve food! Even if you don't have the experience, it's never too late to learn. Join us on Thursday, February ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Blog by Rudy White, volunteer Master Gardener Hydroponics for Youth Beginning in 2017, continuing into 2018, Seminole County Master Gardeners introduced a new hydroponics workshop into several Seminole County elementary schools. The workshop ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Beginning in 2017, an integrated financial program focusing on food systems was developed and implemented. This program covers everything from the logistics of food appropriation to comparison shopping. Included in the discussion are the local ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Thawing food is a critical step in food preparation in commercial establishments. If done improper, the food can become contaminated. I still hear where people thaw meats on the counter, which is a sure recipe for a food borne illness risk. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Managing blood pressure is a key part of good health. This free, on-line lunchtime series from UF/IFAS Extension and UF Health provides information to help prevent or manage high blood pressure. Essentials of Blood Pressure Management 5 part ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Registration is open for the March 4Health Virtual 5K 4‑H health, nutrition, and fitness programs help youth understand the importance of eating right, physical fitness, being active and practicing good hygiene. Mastering these basic health ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Health & Nutrition