Category: Health & Nutrition
Join us for a Lunch-and-Learn Series in April: Invest in Your World, Invest in You
March 17, 2022
The Family and Consumer Sciences agents of the Southwest Florida District have a myriad of program expertise, and now they are coming together to share it in a free four-part virtual series. With Earth Day coming up, the agents tied in this ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Earth Day, Exercise, Financial Wellness, Garden, Groceries, Health, Stress, Wellness
Let’s Enjoy a Variety of Nutritious Foods, March is Nutrition Month
March 16, 2022
Your body needs more than just healthy foods for proper nourishment. Exercising daily, getting plenty of rest and staying hydrated are all essential behaviors for maintaining a healthy body. National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign ... READ MORE
Category: , Health & NutritionTags: Guidelines For Americans, MyPlate, Nutrition
Desktop Dining
March 15, 2022
Many Americans regularly eat lunch and snacks at their workplace. Some have designated lunchrooms, but many of us regularly eat at our desks. With food prices going up, this may become a more popular lunchtime activity. By following a few ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Food Safety, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County
Gustatory Game
March 14, 2022
Two gourmets sit at home and drink their coffee. It's the same brand they have been drinking every day for the past two years. "What will we have for lunch today," one wonders aloud while gazing out the window. They realize they have been alternating ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Food Safety, Fresh Meat Processing, Nutrition, Quality, Wild Game
Waste Less & Save More
March 14, 2022
In the United States, over one-third of all available food is wasted. That is money from your food budget and your health that you are tossing down the drain. Wasting less and saving more starts with meal planning. It's not a one size fits all ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Food Waste
Kicking Your Salt Habit
March 14, 2022
How much salt do you eat every day? Maybe it’s from a few shakes of a saltshaker or a can of soup or a deli sandwich. Sodium is found in two main sources in our diet, packaged/processed foods and by directly adding it from a saltshaker or ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Heart Health, Sodium
Living Well Wednesdays
March 9, 2022 Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Hit Your Fitness Goals with Let’s Walk Florida!
March 9, 2022
Written by: Angelika Keene, Public Health Specialist This year, it is more important than ever to focus on adopting a healthier lifestyle. If you started 2022 with goals of improving your health, fitness, and well-being but have had trouble ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Brevard County, Exercise, Fitness, Group Activity, Health, Let's Walk Florida, Online Class, Physical Activity, Self-improvement, Wellness