To avoid the possibility of foodborne illness, fresh eggs must be handled carefully. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause an intestinal infection. The U.S. Food and Drug ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & NutritionRed, blue, purple, frozen, fresh, dried…berries put a smile on your face. Berries are a sweet, tasty treat; they are beautiful to look at; and they’re good for you. Health benefits These little treats pack a nutritional punch. They ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionRed, blue, purple, frozen, fresh, dried…berries put a smile on your face. Berries are a sweet, tasty treat; they are beautiful to look at; and they’re good for you. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionCourtesty of Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Grapefruit juice can be part of a healthful diet—most of the time. It has vitamin C and potassium—substances your body needs to work properly. But it isn’t good for you when ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeFamily & Consumer Sciences provides educational programs focused on: Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Provide adults and youth with knowledge and skills regarding nutrition, diet, and health. Programs include classes, media, and outreach ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Iron is a key mineral for human health. Too much of it in your body — or too little — can lead to major health problems. University of Florida researchers have discovered that an iron-absorption process thought to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchShelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/ Expanded Food and Nutrition Program UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Please welcome my guest contributor, Ms. Jennifer Murphy who is interning in our office through the Department of Agriculture. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCourtesty of Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/ Expanded Food and Nutrition Program UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension “Weight loss schemes are more lucrative and offensive than ever,” said Francie M. Berg, a licensed nutritionist ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeShelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/ Expanded Food and Nutrition Program UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Last year I received a grant to offer training to child care providers on ways to encourage children to eat more nutritious foods. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines, according to a new University of Florida study. Researchers ... READ MORE
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