Tag: Food Science and Human Nutrition Department

Mango salsa.

Exploring Intuitive Eating

by Paul Roberts
April 20, 2026

Eating Season is coming. It’s nearly Halloween, which serves as the terrifying prelude to Eating Season, the time of year from Thanksgiving to early February when every gathering seems to involve large quantities of rich, delicious ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Amber Fritsche, Anastasia Narizhnaya, Diannette Osorio Rexach, Diets And Dieting, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Intuitive Eating, Jennifer Campestrini, Kaitlyn Grange, Kaylan Hebert, Kelsi Garcia, Rebecca Preece, Wendy J. Dahl
Various green and leafy vegetables displayed on a market table.

National Nutrition Month Spotlight: COVID-19 and Nutrition

by Paul Roberts
April 20, 2026

As we enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of catching the virus has become less of a barrier to many of us conducting daily life. Even for those of us who are vaccinated and boosted, it is important to be aware of how ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Covid-19, Farah Tadros, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Hydration, Jeanette Andrade, National Nutrition Month, Susannah Folsom
Someone holds a cut corn cob revealing its center.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
March 3, 2026

Shopping for Health: Sweet Corn By Audrey Mailly and Wendy J. Dahl. Sweet corn is not just a side dish for summer barbecues. It is a delicious, crunchy vegetable you can enjoy throughout the year! Many love its natural sweetness, but sweet ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Education Programs, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Shopping For Health Series, Sweet Corn
Blueberries on a bush branch.

A Heart Full of Health

by Amanda Quintos
February 13, 2026

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Do you have a favorite movie for this time of year? Perhaps you commemorate the day by visiting a green space or a favorite trail, or enjoying music and art at one of Gainesville’s many charming venues. Maybe ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Diabetes, Disease Prevention, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Recipes
Students learning how to make donuts during Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Food Week Donut University event. Photo taken 10-17-23.

Five Things You Didn’t Know About the University of Florida’s FSHN Department

by Jessie Erwin
February 3, 2026

The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN) at the University of Florida is known for its innovative research, accomplished faculty and alumni, and top-notch academic programs in food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, Five Fun Facts, Five Things You Didn't Know, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Nutritional Sciences, Things You Didn't Know About The FSHN Department
Person uses meat thermometer to check doneness of chicken while grilling.

The Importance of Using a Food Thermometer

by Gillian McGuire
January 30, 2026

I cannot cook a meal without my trusty digital food thermometer. It gives me peace of mind and better health. It may be ever so tempting to assume food is fully cooked by looking at it, but this is not a reliable way to confirm food is safe ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Thermometer
A plate of green and black olives.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Nov.–Dec.)

by Gillian McGuire
January 8, 2026

Fermented Foods: Olives By Fidela Gjondrekaj and Wendy J. Dahl. Olives are small fruit that grow on the olive tree, scientifically known as Olea europaea. These fruit have been cultivated and consumed for thousands of years, primarily ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, Cooking Safety, EDIS Journal, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Nutrition, Olives
CALS water bottles in a row. Photo taken 07-05-23.

Hydration for Healthier Holidays

by Amanda Quintos
December 9, 2025

Time is hurtling toward the finish line of both the holiday season and 2025. Perhaps you managed to limit your intake of Halloween sweets and pumpkin-flavored novelty snacks for the better part of autumn. However, now the special winter beverage ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Hydration, Nutrition, Water

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