Please see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Google “coconut oil” and you’ll find article after article claiming numerous health benefits. However, consumers looking for heart-healthy foods would do better to look elsewhere, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThe Tasty Tuesday Organic Market is a farmers market located at the New Port Richey library every Tuesday morning. On one recent Tuesday, FNP did a nutrition lesson on fruits and vegetables and on increasing variety by focusing on different ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Can crops be fortified to improve diets and lower the rate of chronic diseases? Cathie Martin, a world-renowned expert on plant metabolic engineering, will discuss that question at the 2017 E.T. York Lecture. The free ... READ MORE
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In previous years, the American Heart Association® promoted physical activity through National Walking Day, which typically fell the first week in April. Now, the organization has moved into promoting physical activity throughout the month ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- April is Global Child Nutrition Month and researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are working to find innovative ways to combat malnutrition worldwide. According to 2015 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeGulfside Elementary School recently had their monthly family nutrition night and learned all about how to make affordable meals that incorporate as many food groups as possible. The food demo was on vegetable quesadillas, which were a huge hit ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Farmer’s markets have been growing in popularity over the past decade, as consumers discover the benefits of buying farm-fresh food from local growers. However, increasing popularity has also raised food safety concerns ... READ MORE
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Elder nutrition is very important. As you get older, your body changes and so should your eating habits. Making healthy choices isn't just for the young and its importance increases as you age. There are many ways to improve your food choices ... READ MORE
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