Category: Health & Nutrition

Tomatoes: A Rich Source of Lycopene for Cancer Prevention


September 29, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world, and they offer more than just flavor for ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Antioxidants, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Florida Produce, Lycopene, Nutrition, Tomatoes
Dr. Farzad and three graduate students doing the Gator Chomp in front of an orange wall.

FSHN Extension: Dr. Razieh Farzad, Seafood Safety


September 29, 2025

This article is the second in a series featuring the UF/FSHN Extension Programs. Read the other articles in the series to learn more about these essential community service programs. Today's topic: seafood safety. Research and teaching are ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Dr. Razieh Farzad, Extension, Food Safety, FSHN Cooperative Extension, FSHN Extension, Seafood, Seafood Regulation, Seafood Safety
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Introducing the Sarasota County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent


September 24, 2025

We are excited to welcome Amber Daniels as the new FCS Extension Agent in Sarasota County. Amber joins us after over a decade of career experience in food assistance programming, nutrition education, public health, health coaching, and weight ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Amber Daniels, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Health, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS

Sip Into Fall: Cozy Pumpkin Latte Makeover


September 23, 2025

There’s something about that first sip of a pumpkin spice latte that makes it feel officially fall. The cozy spices, the creamy texture, the hint of sweetness-it’s no wonder this drink has become the season’s most beloved beverage. But ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Healthy Drinks, Healthy Swaps, Nutrition, Ocextension, Pumpkin, Spices, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Blueberries: A “Berry” Good Choice for Cancer Prevention


September 22, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Blueberries are more than just a sweet snack! They are rich in nutrients that support good health. These ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Blueberries, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Fiber, Florida Produce, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
Rose standing with three women inside a conference room holding a check.

Research Journeys Update: Rose Omidvar, Cell-based Seafood


September 22, 2025

We are pleased to share another installment of our FSHN Research Journeys series, which follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida! Today's guest is Rose Omidvar, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cell-based Seafood, Cell-based Technology, Dr. Razieh Farzad, Food Science Graduate Program, Food-science-graduate-feature, FSHN Research Journeys, Graduate Research, PhD Food Science, Phd-fshn-graduate-feature, Research Journeys, Research-journeys-food-science-phd, Rose Omidvar

Recipe Substitutions During the Holidays


September 18, 2025

As fall begins, the holidays will soon be upon us. The holidays are a great time to focus on healthy eating. You can modify your favorite recipes to make them healthier yet still taste good. Simple substitutions can reduce fat, sodium, sugar, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Added Sugar, Broward, Broward County, Cook, Dietary Fiber, Dietary Restrictions, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Fall Recipes, Fat, Fiber, Florida, Healthier Fats, Label Reading, Measuring Equivalents, MyPlate, Nutrition, Recipe Modifications, Recipe Substitutions, Salt, US Dietary Guidelines For Americans

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