UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Have you tried an avocado lately? Avocado is a green-skinned, fleshy fruit that adorns your grocers’ shelves. There are many varieties. They can be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical and ripen only after they’re harvested. They are grown commercially… Read More
It’s no secret, fruits and vegetables provide many health benefits. Research has shown that people who consume a diet plentiful in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy meal plan are likely to have reduced risk… Read More
What makes a salad healthy? Of course, it’s the healthful ingredients from the lettuce to the dressing and everything in between. While there is no “one recipe” for salad, it typically features basic ingredients such as lettuce, tomatoes,… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When most people walk into a grocery store, the shelves are stocked year-round with all the food they want, so they might not consider the origins of their food. Jack Payne, University of Florida senior… Read More
