Category: Work & Life

Research Journeys Update: Melissa Moreno, Olive Oil and Facial Pain

by Jessie Erwin
July 28, 2025

Welcome to 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! We are pleased to have Melissa Moreno as our ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dr Peggy Borum, Dr. Diana Taft, Dr. Wendy Dahl, EVOO, Facial Pain, FSHN Research Journeys, Graduate Research, Melissa Moreno, MS Nutritional Sciences, Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program, Nutritional-sciences-graduate-feature, Olive Oil, Prebiotics, Research Journeys, Research-journeys-nutritional-sciences-ms, Research-journeys-nutritional-sciences-phd, Trigeminal Neuralgia

Nothing Says Summer Like Watermelon!

by Elizabeth Shephard
July 25, 2025

A fresh, red slice of watermelon evokes memories of fun in the sun. In fact, no backyard barbecue would be the same without it. The importance of watermelon in American culture is significant. Let’s take a closer look at this amazing fruit. Nutritional ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Culture, Food, Freezer Pop, Hydration, Nutrition, Watermelon

St. Lucie County Back-to-School: 5 Budget-Friendly Tips

by Josey Keener
July 25, 2025

The last week of July is upon us. Back-to-school season can be stressful for some families. Budgets are tight, prices are rising, and the school supply list feels longer than ever. Below are five tips to consider or complete as the new school ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Back To School, Josey Pearce Keener, Save Money, School, St. Lucie

Beat the heat: Proper hydration goes beyond “8 cups a day”

by Megan Winslow
July 25, 2025

With large swaths of the country sizzling due to oppressive heat, many Americans are feeling parched. But just how much water will keep them properly hydrated and healthy? (more…) READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Drink, Electrolyte, Food Science And Human Nutrition, FSHN, Guidelines, Health, Healthy, Heat, Heat Dome, Hydrating, Hydration, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Laura Acosta, Megan Winslow, Recipe, Recommendation, Smoothie, Summer, Sweat, Sweltering, Temperature, Thirst, Thirsty, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water, Water-rich Food

Media Alert: Free webinar series for private well and septic system owners

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
July 24, 2025

Do you know what is in your drinking water? If you own a private well or have a septic system, maintaining these systems is your responsibility, and your first line of defense in protecting your family’s health, your property and our ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Andrea Albertin, MREC, Septic System, Septic Tank, Well, Yilin Zhuang

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Driving America’s Chronic Health Crisis?

by Leigh Grubbs
July 24, 2025

Take a walk through any grocery store, and you’ll see them everywhere. Brightly colored packages, foods that last for months, and long ingredient lists filled with unfamiliar words. These are ultra-processed foods, and they now make up more ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,

Hurricane Preparedness: No-Cook Recipes for Power Outages

by Hillary MacMichael
July 23, 2025

Hurricane season is here, and with it comes the potential for power outages before, during, and after the storm. Staying nourished during these times is important—and thankfully, you don’t need electricity to prepare a healthy, satisfying ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, No-Cook Meals, Nutrition, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Thrips parvispinus Management

by Caitlin Sollazzo
July 23, 2025

Thrips parvispinus: What We’re Learning About Management in Ornamentals A relatively new invasive pest in Florida, Thrips parvispinus, has quickly gained attention due to its ability to damage a wide range of ornamental and vegetable crops. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Insects, Manatee County Extension, Pesticides, Thrips, UF/IFAS Extension

Back-to-School with Calves and Cowboys

by cclarson
July 22, 2025

The supply lists are out, the sales are on, and afternoon storms are in full swing: this can only mean one thing--it's back-to-school in Florida! This year, when students return to school, they might get to meet someone much more interesting ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy Nutrition, Environment, Livestock, School, Youth

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