For many, a health fair might seem routine, but for a friend, it became a life-saving event. During a recent health fair, a friend received a skin cancer screening that revealed a suspicious mole. After a biopsy, the diagnosis was confirmed, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Nutrition is important at every stage of life, from birth to older adults. The quantity of foods may differ based on the age group, but many of the same focus areas still apply to maintain and achieve optimal health outcomes. As adults age, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition![Children smile as they share peanut butter and snacks at a dining table. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Tyler Jones]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/09/2020_Comms_childrenPeanutButterLunch01_ifasTylerJonesCROP1650x470TINY.png)
Whether you favor crunchy or creamy, the challenge is on. The annual University of Florida Peanut Butter Challenge, that is. Launched in 2012 in Florida's Panhandle region as a way to raise awareness of peanut farming in the area, the challenge ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Te sientes triste como si algo te faltara en tu vida, pero no sabes qué es? Es comprensible sentir que algo falta en tu vida, incluso cuando parece que tienes muchas cosas buenas en tu vida. ¿Qué puede ser? A menudo, esta sensación puede ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Welcome back to Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics! Today's guest is Taby Acosta, a student in the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Keeping Foods Cold: From the Store to the Tailgate When you're packing up for the tailgate, the key is keeping perishable items cold from start to finish. Use Plenty of Ice: Pack your cooler full of ice to ensure all perishable ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
We are pleased to welcome Ashytn Vandiver to our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows graduate students' research in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Ashtyn is a food science master's degree ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Did you know the air inside your home can cause health issues? Sometimes our indoor air can affect our health more than the air outside. Especially because Americans spend an average of 90% of their days inside. We’ve created a list of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Welcome to Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics! Today's guest is Courtney Sroka, a student in the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
There are so many ways to cook eggs and they can be an economical source of protein. We use eggs at different times of the year during the changing seasons. Dying them during the holiday is a fun activity for all ages. Using leftover hard-boiled ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension