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Worried about spending too much on the holidays? Check out these tips for sticking to a holiday budget (McWilliams, Pigott-Dillard, and Gutter 2014): Based on your usual income and expenses, figure out how much you are comfortable spending… Read More
This week (December 6–13) is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Getting vaccinated for the flu not only protects you from getting the flu but also helps prevent flu from spreading in your community and affecting those most at risk (CDC… Read More
By Åsa Eliasson, Graduate Student, Master of Science-Dietetic Internship Program, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida Gathering your family to enjoy a home-cooked meal may seem unrealistic when you think about everyone’s busy schedule. However, eating meals… Read More
It’s the time of year for celebration, enjoying time with friends and family, and…stress. However, your holiday can be both fun and relaxing! Find out how to reduce your holiday stress this season with this Solutions for Your Life video…. Read More
Sulfites are chemical compounds added to certain foods to preserve color and freshness. Some examples of foods that often contain sulfites include condiments, dried fruit, and alcoholic beverages. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about… Read More
Cooking a turkey for the holiday meal? Avoid the chance of food-borne illness by watching this Solutions for Your Life video on how to safely prepare a turkey. Photo credit: Brent Reeves/iStock/Thinkstock
While Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the year’s bounty, it can also produce a lot of uneaten food and other items that end up the garbage. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce waste this Thanksgiving. Think about how much… Read More
Salmonella bacteria can be found in many different places and in a variety of animal species. Salmonella can most frequently be found in foods such as raw meats, particularly poultry. It can also be transferred to soil, water, and… Read More
Commercial poultry is typically vaccinated, but small flock owners rarely vaccinate their birds for a variety of reasons: vaccines are too expensive, the owners are unaware disease is present, or they don’t know where to purchase vaccines. If… Read More
Cranberries are well known for being the sweet, delicious accompaniment to a Thanksgiving turkey, but not much else is commonly known about this berry. They have a unique planting process, are versatile in recipes, and provide ample nutritional benefits.
