Fall brings about sunshine, crisp fresh air, sweet aromas, bright colors, shorter days and eating more. Yes, eating more. Research shows that people show a marked seasonal rhythm with increased total caloric consumption, especially from carbohydrates, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
We are almost one year into living in a COVID world. How has your COVID year been? For many, it was filled with stress, anxiety, financial struggles, and possibly weight gain. A UF survey of 3000 recently published in The Gainesville Sun ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
During the first three months of the pandemic, food-secure people did not change their eating habits very much, although some of them turned a bit more to comfort foods, new University of Florida research shows. The study also serves as a cautionary ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
The pandemic of 2020 has many families faced with job loss, reduced income, and tight budgets leading to limited food options. Food donation lines are long. Many are in need. Farmers are making local produce available directly to consumers. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Are you looking to start cooking and shopping for healthier foods? Are you trying to work towards a new health goal that has something to do with better food choices? Do you still think healthy eating is more expensive than prepackaged/processed ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Its clear that Americans have a taste for salt, but salt plays a role in high blood pressure. Everyone, including kids, should reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about 1 teaspoon of salt). Adults age ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
The Pasco County Fair is back! That means a jam-packed day of food and fun with your friends and family. However, for those who are still trying to eat “clean,” the fair is a hard place to keep up that lifestyle! You are bombarded with ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
If you follow recent food and cooking trends, you will notice particular vegetables seem to get the spotlight more than others. But when it comes to vegetables, variety is key to getting different nutrients into your diet. Not to mention the ... READ MORE
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The first community garden in Florida to arise through the cooperation of the University of Florida and a local municipality, Dade City Watson Park Community Garden is off to a great start and destined for abundant success. Just a month after ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe holiday season is a time filled with parties, family gatherings, and lots of food, so it's easy to overindulge in rich foods that aren't so good for you. But there's no need to miss out on the festivities just to save your diet and your ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life