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Shopping with the Florida Seasons

by Alicia Betancourt
September 29, 2026

Have you ever stood in the produce section and actually looked at where your food came from? I do this more often than I probably should. I’ll pick up a tomato, turn it over and look for the little sticker. Florida? Great. California? That ... READ MORE

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Tomatoes: A Rich Source of Lycopene for Cancer Prevention

by Joshua Payne
September 29, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world, and they offer more than just flavor for ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Antioxidants, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Florida Produce, Lycopene, Nutrition, Tomatoes

Blueberries: A “Berry” Good Choice for Cancer Prevention

by Joshua Payne
September 22, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Blueberries are more than just a sweet snack! They are rich in nutrients that support good health. These ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Blueberries, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Fiber, Florida Produce, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Nutrition

Follow the Rainbow for Good Health

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 1, 2022

The colors of the rainbow are beautiful and display in this order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Our food comes in a multitude of colors, which can be best seen in the produce section of the grocery store reflecting a ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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