Category: Health & Nutrition

There is No WiFi in the Woods, But a Better Connection

by Tharpe

September 23, 2021

The change of seasons here in North Florida provides a time to encourage kids to put away the tablets and phones and get in touch with the outdoors. Youth need time to reconnect with nature. A great way to teach them about the great outdoors ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Mental Health, Nature, Outdoors, Quality Time, Woods”, Youth

Fall Colors and Flavors

by Wendy Lynch

September 22, 2021

When you hear the word "Fall"….What is the first color that comes to mind? What food? “Orange and pumpkins?” “Red and apples? Think of all fruits and vegetables orange and red - apples, carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, acorn and butternut ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Fall, Fall Colors, Fall Flavors, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Healthy Recipes, Pumpkin, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents

Fall Colors and Flavors

by Wendy Lynch

September 22, 2021

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Fall, Fall Colors, Fall Flavors, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Healthy Recipes, Pumpkin, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents

Pan-European Commission on One Health

by One Health Center of Excellence

September 21, 2021

This month the Pan-European Commission on Health and Development sponsored by the World Health organization – Europe has released the results of a year-long research project on how to rethink health and sustainable development after the pandemic. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Circular Health, Health, One Health, Sustainability, Sustainable, Who

Fiber; Good for More Than Just the Gut

by Lori Johnson

September 15, 2021

We often hear fiber is good for you or add more fiber to your diet, but what is fiber? Fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in plants, including whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. The ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Fiber, Heart Health

Making Guacamole

by sbresin

September 15, 2021

Did you know that guacamole has its own dedicated day in the US? It’s September 16th, which is also Mexico’s Independence Day (avocados are native to central Mexico and is believed to be created by Aztecs in the 16th century). What are ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Avocado, Fat, Guacamole, Nutrient Dense

Practice Healthy Habits for a Healthy Weight

by KGriffin

September 14, 2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one out of every five children have obesity and there are many more who are overweight. This is a concern as children who have obesity are at a higher risk for other chronic ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life

Circularity: The Future of Science

by One Health Center of Excellence

August 31, 2021

The word "Circularity" comes from the word Circular and it is usually used in two ways: to describe “the fact of constantly returning to the same point or situation”, and to describe “the fact of being shaped like a circle”. The latter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Natural Resources
Tags: Circular Agriculture, Circular Economy, Circular Health, Circularity

Healthy Family Meals, $15 or less

by Kimberly Bragg-Armatrout

August 23, 2021

Can you make a family meal for $15? I put it to the test and found out that you can definitely make family meals for $15! And I am not talking only about spaghetti or casseroles, even though those are excellent choices. But you can also make ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budget Meals, Family Meals, Meal Planning, Meal Prep

Collard Greens for Breakfast!

by mmaddox

August 23, 2021

Collard greens are a delicious additive to several egg dishes. If you are looking for a vegetable that is delicious and packed full of nutrients Collard Greens is your go-to veggie. Collard greens are low in calories and fat, cholesterol-free, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Breakfast, FCS, Greens, Nutrition, UF IFAS Extension

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