The summer season may be ending, but keep those grilled fired up to create your family’s favorites. As we plan what’s on the menu it’s important to keep health in mind. The options are still full of flavor and there is a variety to choose ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
The recent 4-H Soccer Clinic, led by Manchester City professional soccer coaches, was a resounding success, bringing together 4-H members and non-members for a day filled with fun, learning, and camaraderie. This event not only offered an opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition![whole-grain cereals pour from a glass jar into a pile, with other piles nearby, on a flat, empty tabletop. [credit: pixabay.com, angelica vaihel]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/08/2024_FCS_grainsWholeJarCereals_pixabayAngelicaVaihelCROP1650x470.png)
Did you know that September is Whole Grains Month? And, did you know that the federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans tell us that at least half our grains should be whole grains? And, do you know the parts of a whole grain? Or, the nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Welcome back to the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida for the 2024-2025 academic year! We hope your summer was enjoyable and that you're ready to tackle the academic year. In the FSHN Department, we're ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Creado por Megan Winslow, especialista en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Como elemento básico de las dietas basadas en plantas, como la dieta mediterránea, el aceite de oliva ha sido ampliamente elogiado por su capacidad para reducir ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
We are thrilled to welcome you to the latest edition of Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Today's guest is Emma Shutters, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Urban agriculture is emerging as a key player in the search to develop sustainable cities, offering not just fresh produce but a portfolio of ecosystem services that can extend far beyond the farm and community gardens. In the vibrant ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
School is back in session. The long days of summer and not following a schedule have come to an end. It is important to help your child/teenager get back on a regular schedule and into a normal sleep routine. Busy lifestyles filled with school, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeAs a staple of plant-based diets like the Mediterranean diet, olive oil has long been lauded for its ability to lower heart disease risk. A recently published University of Florida study, however, suggests other elements of that diet may play ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Ever grown an Everglades Tomato? These marble-sized tomatoes can handle many of Florida’s elements and have a great flavor that’s both sweet and tangy. Many gardeners who allow this tomato to reside in their garden typically use the plant ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture