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Eating Healthy for the Holidays

by Hillary Ayers

December 13, 2022

The holidays are fast approaching, and we all know what that means: parties, celebrations, gatherings, and more, where food is always in abundance. Take if from me; I love sweets and indulging in all the foods that a holiday celebration has ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Holidays, Nutrition, Ocextension, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Step away from the raw dough… and the risk

by Maria Portelos-Rometo

December 12, 2022

Many of us enjoy baking during the holiday season. It's a time to get out our favorite cookie recipes, put on our aprons, break out the measuring cups and spoons, and get started baking those family-treasured delights. But, it's not a time to ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Batter, Dough, Eggs, Flour, Food, Food Safety, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Pgm_FCS, Safety

Avoid adding extra pounds this holiday season

by Maria Portelos-Rometo

December 9, 2022

If you're like me, the holiday season is a looooong stretch of eating, and sometimes indulging on foods I normally don't eat during the year. It starts with Thanksgiving. Usually ends with a family gathering on New Year's Day. And, is sprinkled ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: <, Food, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Holiday, Nutrition, Party, Pgm_FCS

The Scoop on Microgreens

by Hannah Wooten

June 28, 2022

Authored by Amanda Decker UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Summer Intern Graduating UF CALS December, 2022 B.S. Plant Science specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics What Exactly Are Microgreens? Florida offers year round gardening, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cflandscapes, Commercial Horticulture, Easy-to-grow, Gardening, Gardens, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Healthy Habits, Healthy Living, Home Garden, Home Gardener, Home Grow, Home Hydroponics, Home-grown Food, Homegrown, Hwooten, Hydroponics, Indoor Plants, Microgreens, Nutrition, Plant, Plants

Fall Colors and Flavors

by Wendy Wood Lynch

September 22, 2021

When you hear the word "Fall"….What is the first color that comes to mind? What food? “Orange and pumpkins?” “Red and apples? Think of all fruits and vegetables orange and red - apples, carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, acorn and butternut ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Fall, Fall Colors, Fall Flavors, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Healthy Recipes, Pumpkin, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents

Harvesting and Preparing Kale from the Garden

by Ralph Mitchell

March 1, 2021

Authors: Naima Ibrahim, Tiare Silvasy, Virgilia Zabala Kale (Brassica oleracea L.) is a dark-green leafy vegetable and cool season crop that’s planting season is close to an end. For anyone living in Central Florida, the timeframe for ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Gardenflorida, Healthy Eating, Kale, Ocextension, Recipe

4 Ways to Reduce Sodium in Your Diet

by Wendy Wood Lynch

February 28, 2021

Heart disease continues to be the “leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States” and is one of the most preventable" (CDC, 2020). One risk factor of heart disease in uncontrolled high blood pressure. There are several ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Sodium, Wendylynch

Holiday Treats to Feel Good About

by Virgilia Zabala

December 11, 2020

January 1st, 2020. More than 51% of Americans started the year, as they have many others, with the New Year’s Resolution to “eat healthier” (Buchholz, 2019). What we know is that in a normal year, fewer than 10% of Americans maintain all ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Desserts, Healthy Eating, Holiday Treats, Oats, Ocextension, Pumpkin, Recipe, Snacks

Pledge Your Support for the 2020 Dine In and FCS Day!

by Samantha Murray

December 2, 2020

Since 2014, nearly half a million people have committed to "Dining In" on December 3rd for FCS day! Family and Consumer sciences works hard to educate families about essential life skills and provide helpful resources. Show your support for ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: FCS Day, Healthy Eating

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