Anyone eating on the run or at restaurants has probably noticed that food portions have gotten larger. Some portions are called "super size," while others have simply grown in size and provide enough food for at least two people. With this growth ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
By Ricki McWilliams, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, University of Florida Extension, Walton County Reviewed by Agata Kowalewska, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida It’s time to ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeI’ve often thought about the public’s opinion of scientists as one most closely related to “the man behind the curtain” in the movie The Wizard of Oz. Scientists are often seen as an enigmatic figure, acting in secrecy to create things ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeAugust September 2014 Newsletter It is our pleasure to provide you with the Family Nutrition in Action Newsletter for August- September 2014. This issue will provide information on Breakfast, Breakfast Sandwiches, Herbs and a Green Bean ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS ExtensionLet’s consider beverage intake through the world of economics—Excellent Rate of Return. Maintaining your body is a lot like running a business. You have certain assets available to keep your body healthy. These assets include nutritious ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
By Gayle Whitworth, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, University of Florida Extension, Brevard County Reviewed by Ricki McWilliams, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, University of Florida Extension, Walton County Every ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Heidi Radunovich, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida Are you a Hufflepuff, a Ravenclaw, a Gryffindor, or a Slytherin? Do you ever worry, even just ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeWho needs to drink sports drinks? Who are they intended for? Have we been influenced by the media to think we need them when they really aren’t necessary? Staying well hydrated during exercise allows each of us to perform at our best. Water ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
By Linda Bobroff, PhD, RD, LD/N, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida Reviewed by Nan C. Jensen, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent IV at UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Last month was Berry ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Agata Kowalewska, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida When my kids have friends over to play, I have a general rule that they aren’t supposed to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life