The holiday season has not begun yet, but the snacking-related snares have emerged. Loved ones have brought home massive bags of candy in preparation for Halloween and urged you to take all the sweets they don’t want. You have that one friend ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Are you a dessert person, a fan of the midnight snack, or someone who enjoys returning home from the long work day to a hefty dinner? I sure am, but I have started to rethink these habits. Since reading a recent EDIS publication on chrononutrition, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionGardening and Stress Management Tri-Eagle Sales, Gadsden County Employee Wellness Program Employee Wellness Program at Tri-Eagle Sales Tri-Eagle Sales and UF/IFAS Extension in Gadsden County ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Based on information provided by the American Frozen Food Institute, on average, 40% of all food in the United States goes uneaten and wasted, which is an annual loss of $165 million. Fresh fruit and vegetable waste makes up nearly one-third ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeGrocery shopping is probably one of my least favorite weekly chores. I have a family of picky eaters and it’s difficult to find healthy meals that please everyone. I can think of a million ways I’d rather spend my time than navigating ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeApples are an ancient fruit, grown for thousands of years, and belong to the Rose family of plants. The Rose family also includes plums, raspberries, cherries, peaches, pears, and almonds. According to Professor Peter C. Andersen, UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeFrom candy to pumpkins to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids and adults alike. However, it can pose dangers. To help make this year's trick-or-treat a safe and fun time, follow these simple safety tips compiled by the American ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeMost of us are willing to go to the doctor or the dentist, which are both part of taking care of our health. However, do you go to the eye doctor? If not, you definitely should add it to your healthy lifestyle regime. Eye exams at every age ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeRadishes are an easy vegetable to grow in North Florida, and in the Spring, there is an abundance of radishes in our gardens. So, what do you do with all those radishes? Radishes are a fast growing vegetable that can grow from a seed to a plant ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeThe watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli, and turnips. It has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life