Tag: healthy choices

Practical Strategies for Healthier Fast Food Choices

by Jessie Erwin
February 9, 2026

Hello and welcome to the next edition of Nutrition Stories, our series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Our guest today is Isabella Mahboob, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and a current MS-DI graduate ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietetics, Fast Food, Food Desert, Food Swamp, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Healthy Choices, Isabella Mahboob, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories

Stay Sun-Safe: How to Protect Your Skin and Health Year-Round

by Lori Wiggins
May 22, 2025

May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the most common and one of the most preventable types of cancer in the United States. With summer around the corner, it's the perfect time to learn how to protect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Healthy Choices, Sun Protection, Sun Safety

Nutrition Through the Holidays

by Elizabeth Shephard
November 7, 2023

November is here! We step into the holiday season, a period filled with happiness, festivities, and delectable culinary delights! As we approach the Holiday Season, it's essential to find ways to enjoy the festivities while still maintaining ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cooking, Eating, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Healthy Choices, Healthy Eating, Holiday, Nutrition

How Spending More Time Outside Can Benefit Your Health

by Morgan Roth
May 8, 2023

In recent years, many of us have been spending more time indoors and less time outdoors. With busy schedules, it can be difficult to prioritize spending time outside and in nature. But, did you know that spending more time outside can actually ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Brain Heatlh, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Health And Wellness, Health Benefits, Healthy Choices, Healthy Habits, Healthy Living, Helathy Lifestyle, Mental Health, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity, Physical Health, Quality Of Life, Social, Social Health

Feeding Your Brain: Tips for College Students

by Lori Johnson
August 16, 2022

Taking part in the college experience can include many firsts, but poor nutrition and health do not have to be one of them. Being on your own requires time management and planning to create your schedule and fulfill responsibilities. Food is ... READ MORE

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Tags: College Nutrition, Health, Healthy Choices

Personalize Your Plate

by Lori Johnson
March 12, 2021

Many times, I am asked as a Registered Dietitian, what should I eat to be healthy? How many calories should I have each day? What should I eat if I want to lose weight? My answer to all of this is there is no one size fits all plan, no magic ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Balanced Meals, Healthy Choices, MyPlate

What’s in a Label?

by Kendra Hughson
March 1, 2019

For those of us who read food labels, grocery shopping can be a confusing maze of health claims enticing us to make what look like healthy choices. But, are these choices really healthy? When I noticed that my shampoo was gluten-free, I ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life
Tags: Food Labels, Healthy Choices, Nutrition

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