We often hear fiber is good for you or add more fiber to your diet, but what is fiber? Fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in plants, including whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. The ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Working in labs and fields across Florida, a new generation of students will start earning a Ph.D. in plant breeding from the University of Florida – the first program of its kind in Florida and one of a few in the nation. The UF/IFAS College ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Kristie Popa When you picture corn, what do you think of? Yellow corn on the cob or crunchy popcorn? Corn also called maize, provides us with many items including cornstarch, cooking oil, sweeteners, cereal, beverages and over 4,000 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Many people enjoy a variety of fun and tasty foods when watching the Super Bowl. Some are healthier than others! Why not incorporate a large fresh salad bowl as a nutritious option for you and your guests? Are you aware of the health benefits ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition,
Happy new month! January flew by and we are now in what many of us recognize as National Heart Month. How do you take care of your heart? Diet and fitness are easy ways to prevent heart disease. For example, are you getting enough fiber? ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Mention fruit for dessert and you typically think of something sweet to end a savory meal. From apples to watermelon and most everything in between, but there are exceptions, and avocado is one of them. Avocado is actually a fruit, and a very ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeMention fruit for dessert and you typically think of something sweet to end a savory meal. From apples to watermelon and most everything in between, but there are exceptions, and avocado is one of them. Avocado is actually a fruit, and a very ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThis summer, many summer camps in Pasco County will get to see the Family Nutrition Program teach the Organ Wise Guys, a youth curriculum that gives “character” to our body’s organs. One of the main concepts the kids will take away from ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThis week, the parents at Gulf Middle School learned about eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and an overview of MyPlate. After going over various food items that we commonly eat and identifying what food group they belong to, they were ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & LifeThis month, many of our senior participants learned about whole grains and fiber. Most of them have heard that fiber is important, and that whole grains have more fiber than enriched grains. But now, that message will stick even more because ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life