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When was the last time you sat down as a family and enjoyed a meal together? Connecting with your family over a meal has many things going for it, with research indicating educational gains, health bonuses, social and behavioral benefits, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Breakfast is free in Pasco County schools this school year. It’s important to encourage your child to have breakfast, whether it’s at home or at school. Here are a few things to know about this important meal: You don’t have to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Do you skip eating breakfast or maybe skimp on breakfast? For some, not being hungry in the morning or not having enough time is a good reason to skip this important meal altogether. But you might want to re-think that habit. Breakfast ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life![A shopper grapples with products and technology in a grocery store [CREDIT: pxhere.com, Viki Mohamad]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2021/07/2021_FCS_blogGroceryShoppingHealth_bannerv02_1338x357.png)
In our last post in the "Grocery Shopping for Your Health" series, we discussed rice, pasta and other grains. Today, we'll walk through the breakfast cereals aisle. Breakfast comes in various forms, from those eaten cold to others served warm, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Collard greens are a delicious additive to several egg dishes. If you are looking for a vegetable that is delicious and packed full of nutrients Collard Greens is your go-to veggie. Collard greens are low in calories and fat, cholesterol-free, ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
In 2007, the Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) dedicated a cookbook in memory of a four-decade state FCS specialist and extension agent, Professor Mary Harrison. Professor Harrison was a tireless advocate for ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida. Preparedness is one key to successfully weathering ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
This week's easy meal? A breakfast sandwich! Ingredients you may need: Bagels (You can also use English muffins or sandwich bread.) Sliced cheese (any kind you want) Eggs Meat (ham, bacon, or sausage) - OPTIONAL Butter Salt Pepper Tools ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life